psu2fan

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What kinds of things go on our cars due to age, not mileage?
I found a 99 i30 for my gf with only 42k on it but am wondering what things could go wrong with it. I know of the coilpacks issue w/99's. Anything else?

dgeesaman

iTrader: (10)

Anything rubber, anything external that could fade due to sun damage. If it's sat for long periods of time, it might have some deposits in the engine. So I would definitely start by changing ALL fluids first and make sure that if the tires aren't too worn, that they aren't cracked from aging.

Rust shouldn't be a big deal since it seems to me most rust comes from spending time on the road in winter.

Dave

TurTLe*

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nothing is really expected to go wrong. imboilzers have given some people problems. Just cause its low milage doesn't mean its going to be a problem free or problem infected. hit or miss really. change out all fluids and see if anything is leaking. pretty much a general inspect of a normal car falls into this stuff. 42k is a really number. I'm a fan of low miles but i would aleast like 7k per year on it.

you have your normal maxima problems and thats about it. coilpacks+ imobilzers were added on to 99's

99se5speed

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Don't change anything unless there is a problem or a check engine. Fluids are your only concern really, make sure nothing is leaking. Also make sure the car doesn't hesitate and the check engine light isn't unplugged.

psu2fan

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yeah I plan on changing all the fluids. it's only had a couple thousand miles put on it each of the last 4 years (guy was a drunk), but it fires up and drives mint. Two scuffs, one on the bumper and other on the side mirror but I think it should be a great reliable car for her.. much more than her Saturn L200.
So rubber I didn't think about, I'll have to check the suspension boots. Is there anything I could get to condition them?
Tireds are only a couple months old on it so I'm good there.
I'm kind of jealous actually, i like the looks of the i30, especially the back end (with spoiler ofcourse). If it wasn't an auto I'd probably take it myself

QwikKota

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Check the steering rack for leaks and pump for noises. A bad rack is something you don't want to have to fool with on a budget car.