Let's say someone (not me) owns a 2003 Pilot AWD with 175k miles.
Car currently runs fine, passes smog, no rust, no active leaks, all tires are at 8/32." Car does burn 1 qt of oil every 1500-2K. Interior is decent, exterior is probably a B-.
Front brakes (pads and rotors), compliance bushings, both air filters, brake fluid, front wipers, oil filter adapter gasket, front windshield, r/f axle and side engine mount were replaced within the last 6 months. Brake pads, bushings, engine air filter, brake fluid, oil filter adapter gasket, axle and engine mount were Genuine Honda parts; rest were aftermarket.
In its current state the car should pass a pre-purchase inspection without issues.
Mechanic friend looked over the vehicle and said to plan for the following items within the next 1-2 years:
- Timing Belt Service (due to time/mileage)
- Spark Plugs and Valve Adjustment
- Service A/T, rear diff and transfer case fluids
- Replace noisy power steering pump, fluid reservoir (due to built-in filter) and inlet o-ring
- Replace front engine mount (side one already replaced, front still original and somewhat collapsed)
- Rear Brakes (Pads, Rotors and Missing Rubber Adjustment Plugs). Currently at 4mm.
- Front Struts, Front Strut Mounts and Rear Shocks due to ride quality.
Basically $1500-$2k worth of parts and 2 days of DIYer work.
Is it worth keeping this as a spare vehicle or selling as-is?
Car currently runs fine, passes smog, no rust, no active leaks, all tires are at 8/32." Car does burn 1 qt of oil every 1500-2K. Interior is decent, exterior is probably a B-.
Front brakes (pads and rotors), compliance bushings, both air filters, brake fluid, front wipers, oil filter adapter gasket, front windshield, r/f axle and side engine mount were replaced within the last 6 months. Brake pads, bushings, engine air filter, brake fluid, oil filter adapter gasket, axle and engine mount were Genuine Honda parts; rest were aftermarket.
In its current state the car should pass a pre-purchase inspection without issues.
Mechanic friend looked over the vehicle and said to plan for the following items within the next 1-2 years:
- Timing Belt Service (due to time/mileage)
- Spark Plugs and Valve Adjustment
- Service A/T, rear diff and transfer case fluids
- Replace noisy power steering pump, fluid reservoir (due to built-in filter) and inlet o-ring
- Replace front engine mount (side one already replaced, front still original and somewhat collapsed)
- Rear Brakes (Pads, Rotors and Missing Rubber Adjustment Plugs). Currently at 4mm.
- Front Struts, Front Strut Mounts and Rear Shocks due to ride quality.
Basically $1500-$2k worth of parts and 2 days of DIYer work.
Is it worth keeping this as a spare vehicle or selling as-is?
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