very new owner needs help

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by PlayersExpress

If the previous owner knew that it had a major problem like this and did NOT disclose it... that is a legal issue.

That doesn't fly with an as-is sale, which is what a used car sale is in any state that I know of, at least a private sale, unless there's a specifically stated warranty. Buyer beware.

[Pirate50]

Who is your indy shop? I have used Marquee motors on Macadam with great success before, heard good things about stuttgart autotech in lake oswego also. I usually use the dealership as I've found Sunset is competitive with the guys I mentioned. I live out your way also (almost Gresham) but don't know any good indy shops out here. Good luck.

[love it hate it]

the car passed all exams with flying colors...tech said was good car...if this would be happening after i had it for even a few months..not that big of issue for me...

took the car to city import motors in gresham..they have a ex sunset dealer german
mechanic there and it is close by with good hours.

any ideas if this coolant temp sensor may work?

[PlayersExpress]

Originally Posted by blue2000s

That doesn't fly with an as-is sale, which is what a used car sale is in any state that I know of, at least a private sale, unless there's a specifically stated warranty. Buyer beware.

Yes BUT if you ask them "what problems are there" or "what is wrong with the car" or "tell me the bad.." something along those lines and they fail to mention a serious known problem... then they have broken an implied warranty. Which is legal grounds, but the problem is proving the issue was known/current when the previous owner had the car.

[love it hate it]

thanks for all the comments....the sale is done so i will live with it

used cars/any cars have issues even if one moment they run perfect..i realize that.



what i need are any possible answers to the flooding issue and the sudden
horrible gas mileage.............which is why i posted here..hoping someone might have an idea

[Matt Fredrikson]

Have seen this symptom in other cars and they were bad coolent temp sensor it's a cheap fix too.