what are the main things to look out for Enz so you dont buy a lemon.
I have read in many places that on the whole it is an outstandingly good car with excellent build quality throughout...
Here are a few points, some are just common sense...
* Service history - essential to give an accurate picture of the quality of maintenance.
* Gerabox - probably one of the best meaty changes, however early 97/98 cars 'may' have a problem selecting 1, 2, 3
* Trim - electric seats normally ok, but should be checked
- the seat outer beading goes a little wavey on cars with 30k plus miles
- Steering wheel adjustment should lock tight
- Glove box compartment rattle (bottom pivot screw lost)
* Wheels - magnesium, they are hygroscopic and absorb water, wheel refurb is quite usual.
* Engine - cam seals prone to weeping and leak oil onto timing belt
- water leaks in the 'V'
- oil pressure should pick up instantly on startup
Paintwork - minor flaking on the radiator shroud is quite common
- also minor cosmetic aluminum corrosion under the bonnet is quite usual.
Steering rack - 30k plus...start to get play which requires refurb
Undertray - damage, or louvers cut by dealers to get to drain plugs etc instead of removing the whole tray...(shame on you!)
cats - usual
Recalls - ensure they have been carried out.