L36 life expectancy
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L36 life expectancy
I'm considering buying a car that has very high mileage for its year. This would just be a "spare" car, but still I am kind of concerned about the mileage. It'* a 98 Intrigue with 190,000 miles. Supposedly they're all highway (can't imagine you'd get that high of mileage any other way). The UIM and lower gaskets have been replaced. Tranny is original. I should be able to pick it up for under $2K.
What do you guys think? I know the L27 and LN3 will go well into the 300K mile range...how about the L36s??
What do you guys think? I know the L27 and LN3 will go well into the 300K mile range...how about the L36s??
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High mileage dosen't mean everything. Its all about age. I'm sure the car is still good. A 30K car from 1988 will be more worn out and less reliable than a 1998 car with 190K. My bosses 2003 GMC Sierra crew cab has 85K on it. It still looks and drives like new. 80% of those miles are towing a trailor that weighs over 2K dry.
I say you're getting one heck of a deal. Buy it!
I say you're getting one heck of a deal. Buy it!
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Originally Posted by CFoote
Check the suspension.....leaky struts, worn control arms, bad ball joints, etc. Don't buy it without throwing it up on a lift....
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Originally Posted by CFoote
Check the suspension.....leaky struts, worn control arms, bad ball joints, etc. Don't buy it without throwing it up on a lift....
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Yes, good idea. Here'* the link to it on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I talked to the seller and she'* willing to negotiate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT
I talked to the seller and she'* willing to negotiate.