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86560SEL · #5 12-21-2004, 12:08 AM

Thanks for all of the replies. Ironically, this car too has 171K. The interior is like new- so I assume it is the "MB-Tex"? What exactly is this wiring harness problem I keep hearing about? Where is it located and what all work is done in changing it? It is as simple as a "plug in a new one" repair? Probably wishful thinking.

This dealer is closed for the holidays and will not re-open until the 27th, so I have some time to look around. If I have not bought something else by then, I will closely check this car out, as well as all of the service/repair records that it mentions that it has. Hopefully all of those items have been repaired- especially the head gasket and wiring harness.

They initially had a 1996 Toyota Avalon XL with 99K I was considering for the same price, which was like brand new, but I think they sold it the day before they closed- before I even had a chance to check it out.

The power of this 2.8L does not concern me. I am sure it is sufficient. I was really not looking for one of these cars, but when I seen it on the lot, I liked it and thought it deserved some consideration. As mentioned, the interior is like new, but the steering wheel cover looks like it has getting pretty worn on the top of the wheel. I also looked under the car and did not see any drips under it, which is a plus.

Thanks again for the replies.