Things to look for?

its a 2001. Auto original Tranny, seller says the transmission "studders a little when shifting at low rpm's and its always done that the past 3 years they owned it. and hasnt gotten worse. has 165 k miles. comes fully loaded with factory navi. asking 4995. has teins and lip kit.

going to take a look at it soon, local seller..

Anything in particular i should be looking for besides the ovious? transmission...

motor mounts?

thanks

 

Make sure the transmission shifts good as in smooth. Although my transmission has a rough 2-3 shift, its been like that since i've owned it (4 years). Check the tranny fluid and see that its in good condition.
Ask if and when the timing belt/105k service has been done. If it hasn't, knock off 500-1k or walk away. Don't think the factory navi as a deal breaker, its 10 year old technology now and sucks compared to the portable navi systems of today.

Just be prepared to have 3k ready for a transmission replacement when you buy this car. If you can't afford that, then you need to look for a different car. Other then that, its a great car and I enjoy mine very much.

 

Look for an 03 6mt

 

+1 for looking for a 2003 cls 6spd. if the tranny is "studdering" i would keep looking.

 

The tranny issue is a red flag so take a pass or regret it later. Yes motor mounts are an issue with all 2nd Gen CL's

 

My trans studders sometimes when shifting at low RPMs too. No problems at all *knock on wood*

If you do decide to get this, you gotta at least prepare for the transmission. Not sure if you already know about it, but there's a thread about doing a 04-06 Oddy trans swap or 04-07 TL swap with our cars. If you're able to do that, then I'd say don't worry about having to search to the ends of the earth for a 6 speed in good shape.

 

Trans trans trans..........

 

just get them to come down on the price and then just build the trans with better parts like i did.

or swap in the 07 tl transmission or odyssey

 

If you buy it. swap tranny fluid with redline atf. just ask I Hate Cars... Hell tell you.