Went to look at one of these today - 2008, 90k miles, body and interior in good condition, some shaking on highway that felt like unbalanced tires but I guess could be mounts.
Anything particularly bad about these cars that I should know? Other than the fact that even with a manual it feels slower than a Civic.
>>14771489
>If you live in the northeast
Rust
That's about it.
notorious for burning oil past 100k
>>14771498
He brought it from Texas. Zero rust.
>>14771509
Are they really? Can someone else pitch in on this?
Burning oil because of what, do piston rings take a shit? I couldn't smell any oil in bay after test drive. All the fucking fluid reservoir plastic has turned brown though, not that that's a big deal.
I wonder if I can reasonably assume vibration is shit balance.
One more thing - I am going to be that faggot and ask if there is anything I can do to that horrendous 140hp.
But I am guessing the answer is "no, not without rebuilding the engine."
>>14771522
Dad had an '04 that burned through oil. Not sure why, it was before they introduced the skyactiv engine
>>14771489
>shaking
could be tires out of balance, toe rods, control arms, literally anything.
expect hundreds in repairs
>>14771566
I hope it isn't engine mounts, other than that, I don't really care. I am going to do tie-rods as basic maintenance anyway. I checked boots on control arms, they look fine. The moment I get the car, I will be:
>changing rotors, pads, tie-rods, all fluids, all filters
>taking in for alignment
>buying new tires
>paying dealer to do TB, water pump, and maybe thermostat
With all those things in mind, I am starting to wonder if it's worth it to just look at a new car.
>>14771527
That's the answer if it's got a Skyactiv engine
>>14771522
>Can someone else pitch in on this
05 2.3L here.
No burning oil. Pic related.
Great BTW. Love it.
>>14772251
Do you ever clean your car?
