Moneypit ES300
#16
Most of what you listed is typical for a vehicle of that age and mileage.
Tally up what's needed immediately and what can be held off until more funds/time come around. In my opinion its not smart to do everything at once, its better to spread it out, especially if the repairs are unrelated to each other.
Tackle the safety critical things first - like tie rods and brakes. Things like worn shocks and the timing belt can wait a little bit longer.
Tally up what's needed immediately and what can be held off until more funds/time come around. In my opinion its not smart to do everything at once, its better to spread it out, especially if the repairs are unrelated to each other.
Tackle the safety critical things first - like tie rods and brakes. Things like worn shocks and the timing belt can wait a little bit longer.
#17
Seems pretty appropriate for a car in this year/miles range. Only way you will avoid this sort of thing is by buying a heavily over maintained car from an idiot such as myself.
#18
I’m not 100% sure it’s completely done for however the service history shows that one of them has been replaced along with 2 other O2 sensors. This led me to assume that the catalytic converter that hasn’t yet been replaced could be the problem causing the P0420 code. However, since emissions isn’t due until May, I haven't looked into it very much.
#19
Radiator can be bought from Amazon for about $75 or so. Transmission fluid is about $9 or $10 a quart. If you’re mechanically able, you can do it on your own for not too much money. Not sure why you would need a Cat? Make sure your Spark Plugs are new as well as valve covers gaskets. If you need coils, just replace. Very easy if you have tools.
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