I have been with this site for a year now, and I'm just turning 16 in about 2 months (TL Obsession). So of course, I'm about to get a 2nd gen TL. I have been offered one for 7K by a family member, and it is in pretty good condition. Never been in a crash etc. Anyway, I got to see it for the first time two days ago, and there was like loose leather and crap everywhere! The soon to be seller has informed me that anything I come up with, she will fix. So, besides the list below, what do you guys think I should ask to be checked or fixed? Some of the things on the list are specific to this exact cars condition.

-Tighten/Fix leather around arm rests on sides and center console
-Install new transmission (the one that is going to be recalled
-New or tune brakes
-Ask about leather on the left side of the front right seats head rest
-Clean or change the rear view mirror (the one inside the car)
-Fix back left coat hanger and hand grip
-Check if the BOSE label is pealing on the main speaker over the trunk
-Check white spots on the ceiling around the center left part of the car to see
if they can be cleaned
-See if trunk can be set to automatically rise easier when pushed open
-Make sure the ceiling felt is securely fastened
-Replace (if needed) windshield wipers
-Put back in that part that had fallen off (that was on the armrest)
-Window control on the back left door (check the others also) has
paint chipping
-Check if the wireless controller is working at its proper distance (unlock,
lock controller, etc.)



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Those are all minor things that can be fixed relatively easily (excecpt for the transmission).

I would check all the fluids for level and color. Take it for a test drive and make sure the car drives right. Take it to a shop and have them check out the underbody and the drivetrain thoroughly. Torn CV boots, loose exhaust, whatever. Shouldn't cost more than a hundred bucks (if that, even) to get this done.

What year/model?

 

Most of the interior stuff is minor like pure adrenaline said, I would focus on the mechanical side of the car to insure that there are no major problems.

 

You're buying a used car but it looks like you're asking for a brand new condition car.
Just check the mechanical stuffs and make sure they're in good condition or function.
what year is it?

 

There are no major problems I know of. It drives fine. It is an 01'. Also, the seller has said that she will get anything fixed or checked, without any cost to me, that I say.

 

You're getting a hell of a deal it sounds like. Just out of curiousity what year and how many miles. If I were you I'd fix if myself.

 

It's my grandma (Reason for the price), and shes taking it in for her 35K service tommarow (1/18/05). She has offered to pay for fixing ANYTHING I point out, so I don't see the need to insist on fixing it mysef.