Vehicle is sold!

Sucks but I appreciate all the help.

Numbers match. Mechanic said there was 100% piston leak and his recommendation was that I replace the engine. Would probably have to pull it to really understand the problem (unless you do the borescope thing which I have no idea how to do.) I could do the 4 cylinders thing but I have 2 small kids a...

I agree, it is gorgeous! Super bummed about it.

I think it's leaking a bit of oil but haven't noticed any smoke at all. I'm done messing with it so hoping someone will come pick it up soon.

Drove it about 20 miles today and it got around pretty good but new owner will want to clear things up.

Alright, got the vehicle back from the shop. It still drives fine except for the engine shaking and hesitation at take off. Got her all cleaned up for it's new owner. Here are pics. HWG01.jpg HWG02.jpg HWG03.jpg HWG04.jpg HWG05.jpg HWG06.jpg HWG07.jpg HWG08.jpg HWG09.jpg HWG10.jpg

Is the car AWD? Like Erik said, yes it's an AWD R version. Has the 2.3L turbo engine, auto transmission. http://www.automaniacinc.com/solddetail.aspx?id=3272925&PrefID=0&.aspx really? what did you think of those guys? i ask because i looked at a car they were selling (98 S70 5sp) and they s...

socompsp wrote:if you still have the car in 2 months ill take it.

Hope that's not the case but I'll update this thread on the status.

Yeah, could've been the oil change but I bricked by not calling them back when I had the low oil reading weeks after the service. Either way they'd have to pull the engine out to see what the issue was caused by. Not really worth doing all that. I'll get pics up hopefully this weekend when I get the...

Looks like the issue is in the bottom end. Leakage is going by the pistons. I'm completely bummed. I only bought the car in August and the body and interior are in excellent condition. May need an alignment and some bushings. That being said I appreciate everyone's comments and help on here. Finally...

I actually purchased a Xemodex ETM a couple weeks ago as well as a new MAF sensor. Haven't installed either because of the current issues.

I hear you but I don't have the time or know how really to do it myself. Here's a question for you. Assuming we don't want to spend the $ to fix what do you think would be a reasonable price for the car (not your lowball)? It's got about 110k on it. Silver with black leather/suede interior in good s...