Model: 97' no sub class, 2.5L (not miller)
Mileage: 155,150
Problems: Bad EGR valve (not fixed yet...$600 for a valve is crazy talk), replaced radiator (OEM one was part plastic, new one is all metal), replaced thermostat, replaced serpentine belts (both). CD LCD display crystal leak (love those programmable buttons). Driver side wiring for turn signal is bad (it's not the bulb or relay). The moon roof leaks. Power steering wheel tilt dead. The cup holder in the middle is broke off from previous owner. I've duct taped over the leather seats where they were previously torn. Heats great but not when in idle. The pinstripe detail is mostly worn off, some cracks in the undercoat if you look close but looks like a black Mercedes/Lexus (from what others told me) from any other point of view. Lunges when it up/down shifts, thinking either spark plugs or dirty transmission pan or transmission overhaul, or coul just be the timing belt. Bought car two years ago for $9,500, value at auction is $1,000. Happy with the impression it makes, just if the mechanical was as good.
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