Saturn Repair: what repairs would be needed?, change oil, fuel filter
QuestionI have the opportunity to get a saturn (163,000 miles 2 door coupe, sporty looking with flip up headlights.) for free that has been sitting, undriven for three years. I know that it would need a new battery and possibly alternator, if that hasn't been disconnected, but what other repairs would be needed? I am looking to see if it would be worth it to sink some money into it as a trade in. The body and interior, albeit a bit dirty, look good, and would need some TLC.
Any advice you could give on this matter would be greatly appreciated.
AnswerDee,
Good find! First thing I would do is of course replace the battery. The alternator should be fine, unless it was bad to begin with. CHANGE OIL BEFORE STARTING IT. I would take a look at all the other fluids, belts and hoses, etc. I would make sure that you replace the fuel filter and drain/clean the tank. Other than that you should have a good running car with very little investment.
Chris