Hey guys, am going to look at a 2008 Grand prix tomorrow. What should I look out for? I already know to look at the oil and transmission fluid. Is there anything else to look out for when buying a used car?
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03-09-2011
Hey guys, am going to look at a 2008 Grand prix tomorrow. What should I look out for? I already know to look at the oil and transmission fluid. Is there anything else to look out for when buying a used car?
03-09-2011
Make sure all the body lines match up.
Get on the ground and check the frame for rust.
While on the ground check the CV boots to make sure they aren't ripped.
Feel the brakes for firmness.
Turn the wheel all the way both directions and listen for squeaking or pops.
Take it on the highway and jump on it, make sure nothing shakes and theres no odd noises.
Get on it from a stop for the same things.
Press all the buttons and make sure all the electronics work, especially the sunroof if it has one. Completely open and close it 3-5 times just to be sure its working properly.
Check door hinges for rust also.
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
03-09-2011
Very good advise! Thank you
03-09-2011
Good luck and let us know how it goes!
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
03-09-2011
check the inside of the fenderlines for overspray incase it was repainted.
03-09-2011
Hey guys, I just did a quick autocheck on the car that am going to see tomorrow and the history shows that it used to be a rental car, Should I be worried or rental cars ok?
03-09-2011
its not a sports car so hopefully not abused by the renters and the rental company would have done regular maintenance
my wifes van was a rental and it runs great
03-09-2011
Whether or not its a base model or GTP could tell you a lot about how it was treated as a rental.
My base model 06 was a rental and ran great.
Maintnance is usually great on rental cars. See if the seller has paperwork for anything that's been done to the car.
Originally Posted by W-Body Store
03-09-2011
Check the carpet for tears, all around for cigarette burns, check bumpers for different chade or peeling paint (also good to check handles), open every single door and check it's lines. also, check out the side skirts to make sure they're not cracked/beat up underneath from being put on a lift wrong. Examine the rims for curb rash. Check the seals all around the windows.
Put on the stereo and adjust output left/right, front/back to hear for fried speakers.
Listen to it start cold if you can. I always stab the throttle and get it up to a good speed, then slam on the brakes to make sure those work right. If it has ABS... slam hard to test that.
Listen for noises over bumps, smell the exhaust for notes of other fluids (oil, coolant). Feel how the transmission shifts... bad could be slippy or hard.
Not recommended: Testing air bags.
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