Questions

Hello, Donba! Be aware of the oil consumption issue. N52 engine has an electronic thermostat with high working temperature and that is why the engine is very picky about oil quality. Look under oil cap - engine must be clean, check out exhaust gas for blue smoke. And of course, take a look at maintenance history to make sure that oil was changed frequently.

Hello, Jon! It's a really good looking, powerful and comfortable car but the transverse V8 engine is a mechanic's nightmare. It's even hard to maintain let alone something more serious. So if you definitely want to buy that car make sure that it's in really good condition.

Hello, Jeff! There are many decent SUV's on the market. Regardless of its year, you may want to consider a Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape, or Mazda CX-5.

Hello, Scott! Yes, we can inspect this car but we strongly recommend you stay away from it. It's very expensive to repair and is an unreliable car. For instance, it has weak timing chains and those chains are placed at the back side of the engine so you have to completely remove the engine to replace the chains and tensioners. Also, don't forget about the aluminum body which is very hard to repair correctly.

Hello, Anthony! It depends on what you expect of this truck. You didn't mention the year you're gonna buy, but in general, RAM's have good engines and transmissions. That means the risk of it breaking down and having to pay a lot of money for repairs is low. It does however have many minor problems with\electronic components and cheap trim., which can be very annoying if you want your truck to stay perfect.

Hello, Mike! It's almost impossible to find an SUV cheaper than $5000, so you should focus on sedans. However, for this price, it would be about 10 years old. We suggest looking at a Honda Accord or Ford Fusion.