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Re: Automatic transmission question
Posted by Geza in CA [Email] (more from Geza in CA) on Fri, 3 Jun 2005 15:49:08
In Reply to: Automatic transmission question, Simon, Fri, 3 Jun 2005 13:26:36
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I had the same sort of question when I bought my '97 CSE w/48K miles last year (and for a lot more money...) The autboxes aren't the most solid part of these cars, but I think a lot depends on how you take care of them. You need to keep the fluid clean by changing it, with the filter, fairly often (and if this hasn't been done at the mileage you're talking about, it's definitely a red flag.) Also, the autoboxes benefit from milder driving habits (again a red flag if the PO has been a hot dog with it.) How does it drive right now? Does it go through all the gears smoothly, both up and down? Make any noise? What does the fluid look and smell like? Any paperwork on fluid changes?
There aren't any guarantees, but at that price, if everything else looks good, I'd take the risk. Stow a couple grand in the bank for insurance, maybe. The car should be worth a lot more than the price you're talking about, so pretend it really cost %5K and hang on to some money for reserves.
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