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> Just Bought '98 Avalon 200k Mi $3k.
carbonfix2000
post Mar 20 2008, 04:47 PM
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Greetings and Salutations,

I purchased the car today. Found this car to be in excellent condition with all service records included. The engine started like it had half the mileage and subsequent driving test was much better than I expected. Tranny shifts were spot on with no splippage or funny downshifts, a/c was the coldest I have ever felt. The shop that serviced the car let me put it up on the rack. Tranny pan was dry with only some
oil wetness on the aft side of the engine. Further inspection revealed leaking valve covers both front and rear. Shouldn't be a big deal to replace gaskets and still felt confident with oil concerns since the service records were impeccable (oil chng every 3K). The older gentlemen (seller) and the servicing mechanic, assurred me the car did not use oil. With the condition of the rest of the car, I am going to cross my fingers. Timing belt was changed at 120k mi. so I have some room there. The only cosmetic blemish is the left front corner and quarter panel were smacked along with the front head light assy. The headlight assy. was replaced and now looks much better than right hand side. Dents are very minimal and will be OK for now.

Hope I did good. Let me know of any concerns I should have. Glad to be a member.

Thanx for viewing.
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whopperdad
post Aug 7 2008, 07:45 AM
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Welcome aboard. Hope you get lots of miles from your car. Think you did pretty well. God bless the USA
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