Chime in here folks - did I low ball this? Is this a $1500-2000 car if its drivable with issues known?

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These arepowerful cars and you should be able to merge easily. Did the transmission downshift correctly

And, how did this vacuum leak suddenly cure itself? Did they hose get sucked onto itself and close off?

Sounds crazy

Most emissions testing require both the CEL To be off and most ot all of the monitors to be ready , so that you can’t clear it just before testing to cheat the test, You have to clear that code and run 100-200 miles before testing for smog. The EPA issued Federal guidance that allow some slack of on...

If you are well above freeze point just replace with water until you track the leak down. There are lots of small hoses that can spring a leak

If it was driven on hard roads you could need new suspension parts. I did lower control arms on my 99 at about 120k, New struts and springs at 160k on a car that was gently driven on good roads. What to expect? 200k miles of luxury miles. If you are still lightly using it it needs to get up to 60 mp...

Thanks for the great replies. I may not have stated what I wanted to do correctly. My wifes 02 XC70 has a problem with the locks. The key does not work in the door and the remotes dont work. If I could locate a junk car - with functioning keys, locks, ignition and remotes - could I transplant those...

Ill flash this over to Jason at FCP for immediate attention.

Indeed, a thickening plot.

Glad Baby is ok - thats a terrifying experience but it does but fixing cars in perspective quickly.

Short version. The term 'synthetic' has gotten a bit ambiguous, as there are now oils that come from crude oil, but are built up to improve performance. Those are Group 3 oils and are often labelled 'synthetic' Group 5 oils are completely synthesised for superior performance - tailor made, if you wi...

I thought I posted this last night - wonder where it went..?? Thats a perfect car for you - at 2000 miles a year, next 5 years will be nice If the timing belt and PCV are done, no major things for 5 years. I would trust a Conti sticker under hood - if you lead a good karmic life, all will be well. I...