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So when they go bad, people do not replace them. At highway speeds they are noisy and people try to close the the already closed window. There is no lift motor cut off switch to sense that the window is all ready up all the way. So the motor will end up grinding the top 2 teeth off the lift arm gear.
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However, the underside, looked like it had 1,000,000 miles on it - since they were all highway miles! I would be the first to point out that my SD was GARAGED it's entire life under my care, and carported/garaged under the previos owner's care - so, that counts a lot toward remaining a non-rusted car, with superior paint. Quote:
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I wouldn't assume there's anything wrong with that car, just because.......? WHEN you go see the car, ask to see the records on the car, get the VIN and review what service records if any exist at the National network of MB dealers. Not a problem to check out the car at all. -As far as the pedal wear as an indicator of mileage? Not reliable, since there is vast difference of how the pedal rubber wears depending on how the car was driven, and/or how the driver(s) braked on the pedal. Too many variable to draw any conclusions based on pedal wear/non-wear... Last edited by Skid Row Joe; 11-03-2013 at 02:07 PM. |
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Car flippers buy low and sell high, they have to find the car in the first place so why not be the person that finds the car first and eliminate the middle man?
I have an issue with car flippers that post in the By Owner section of any media whom don't state up front that they buy and sell cars on the side. That kind of behavior is unethical. This ranks up there with having a high mileage car, changing the odometer then selling true mileage unknown / not actual mileage. Or having a car with a bad transmission and cutting the starter wire then stating car won't start. Or any number of " I know things about this car but I'm not telling you / making it appear that it is a simple fix. " I have no issue with someone that states up front that they get cars, fix them up and sell. With such a statement, they are likely not intent on hiding much. A serial car flipper will know little ( or care ) about the cars history, they will wash it off and turn it over. Nor will they know much about the cars condition as they would have barely driven it. |
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Wear on the steering wheel is a good indicator. My grey car did not have the correct odometer in it when I bought it but I can figure it has upwards and maybe more than 400K on it because the steering wheel is worn smooth. The champagne SD has the correct odometer in it and it is now at 241K and the steering wheel has very little wear on it.
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Yes, but a less destructive option is to sever a grow plug. 1 ring = 2 years.
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