Re: how much $ to fix these problems-92 100CSQ

[Elliott Potter <epotter@abraxis.com>]

Scott 20191668 Bermes wrote:
> 
> Hey folks,
> 
> I was looking at a nice 92 100CSQ sedan with 75k miles at an independent
> dealer who turns cars over quickly either through retailing or
> wholesaling.  So I got the line, "we are taking it to the auction this
> week" so it may not be here when you come back! Yeh, anyway, it was in
> good visual condition, engine bay real clean, interior condition very
> good, had airbag recall notice with previous customers address (it was
> listed as a business, not individual) and the maintance schedule only
> had one stamp, at 56k miles.  So, I am a little cautious.  The "only"
> problems I found troubled me a bit since they are all electrical.
> Anybody have experience with the costs associated with the following
> problems?

Don't worry too much about the maintenance schedule stamps, they never
do that anyway.  Get real maintenance records from the dealer, they
should have them.

> 1. Both rear view mirrors didn't work.
> 2. Lights on sunvisor/vanity mirrors not working.
> 3. Memory seat buttons didn't work-none of the 4 buttons, tried the
> on/off switch on the memory seat controls and it didn't make a
> difference.
> 4. Trip computer and auto check display both blank. The autocheck
> display didn't even come on when the radio was on.  Those two items are
> $$ if I remember correctly.
 
Just out of curiosity, has anyone checked the fuses?  This sounds a lot
like one problem that is causing all of these.

> Appreciate any feedback on your experience.  If I were to pursue this,
> would most decent extended warranty company's cover these?
 
Good luck!

> Scott

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