lear60man
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Howdy folks! So my retired mom wants a XLR after her longtime Caddy went to heaven, im actually kinda of proud. We are a car-centric type of family and she asked me to go check one out that is local to me to determine weather to buy or keep looking. The car in question is a 2004 with sub 30k miles for low $20k's.
Couple of ???'s:
I understand that It is desirable to have a XLR trained tech do the PPI. Can the tech pull stored codes or can a savvy dealer wipe undesirable error codes? On some cars the ECU stores codes weather they are cleared or not. This is valuable information in my book as it will show a trend.
From looking through this site I gather that I need to check the following:
-Roof lifting electronics in the trunk under the carpet panel on the drivers side. Check for water intrusion / damage etc. Check Hyd fluid level etc.
-The Nortstar power plant might have an oil drip here or there. Its a car, some oil residue is not an national emergency.
-Check all interior functions including the heated/ cooled seats. Check all directions for movement. Check all switches for proper function.
-Insure that the top goes up and down without incident multiple times (with the engine running to save the battery). I guess that the top can be a weak link?
-The first year of production can sometimes carry a stigma. Sometimes the maker gets it right the first time, sometimes not. Any inherent issues with the 2004 MY?
Other than previous body work or unusual sounds from the drive train, Im really relying on what the computer says to the general condition of the motor /tranny. Is my approach flawed, or can I get a good snap shot of the cars health from the OBD codes?
Done with the questions. I gotta give my mom credit, she peaked my curiosity with this car. Ive seen them on the road and always thought, 'Good looking car, but not for me.' After discovering how closely related it was to the Corvette, I have nothing but respect and will be a little sad when she comes to collect.
Some model specific sites have a "Before you buy checklist". If I missed it here, my apologies.
Anyway, first post and welcome the responses.
Couple of ???'s:
I understand that It is desirable to have a XLR trained tech do the PPI. Can the tech pull stored codes or can a savvy dealer wipe undesirable error codes? On some cars the ECU stores codes weather they are cleared or not. This is valuable information in my book as it will show a trend.
From looking through this site I gather that I need to check the following:
-Roof lifting electronics in the trunk under the carpet panel on the drivers side. Check for water intrusion / damage etc. Check Hyd fluid level etc.
-The Nortstar power plant might have an oil drip here or there. Its a car, some oil residue is not an national emergency.
-Check all interior functions including the heated/ cooled seats. Check all directions for movement. Check all switches for proper function.
-Insure that the top goes up and down without incident multiple times (with the engine running to save the battery). I guess that the top can be a weak link?
-The first year of production can sometimes carry a stigma. Sometimes the maker gets it right the first time, sometimes not. Any inherent issues with the 2004 MY?
Other than previous body work or unusual sounds from the drive train, Im really relying on what the computer says to the general condition of the motor /tranny. Is my approach flawed, or can I get a good snap shot of the cars health from the OBD codes?
Done with the questions. I gotta give my mom credit, she peaked my curiosity with this car. Ive seen them on the road and always thought, 'Good looking car, but not for me.' After discovering how closely related it was to the Corvette, I have nothing but respect and will be a little sad when she comes to collect.
Some model specific sites have a "Before you buy checklist". If I missed it here, my apologies.
Anyway, first post and welcome the responses.