GoodUserName

I'm considering a used TL, 2008, 180K miles (not a rental car though). What sorts of things should I ask about beyond normal stuff. (It's privately owned; not a dealer.) From reading here, I should ask if the timing belt has been replaced; what else? Thank you very much!

justnspace

iTrader: (1)

you're going to ask used car things...
you're going to have to inspect the car!!! if you arent comfortable with doing this yourself, you'll need to buy a PPI or a pre-purchase inspection at a independent mechanic of your choosing.

you're going to want to look at..
- Suspension...this car is a FWD vehicle and the front suspension takes a beating...bushings, axles, shocks and springs.
- tires
- transmission....is the car shifting properly? does it slip at all?
- 105k service..timing belt, water pump, spark plugs
- electronics (does everything work?)
- does it drive straight? does it accelerate smoothly? does it drive nice on the freeways? no pulling from the tires?
- when were all the fluids last changed? coolant, oil, tranny fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid?
- speaking of power steering fluid, is the car easy to turn at parking lot speeds? any whining while turning?