Seems we have a rash of 200 series purchases lately. Count me in as well. 2011 with 58k miles for sale locally. I had been keeping an eye on the dealership watching for price drops until it became more reasonably priced. I ended up paying $43k. Unfortunately I was under a time constraint (needed a tow vehicle for the eclipse...), and didn't want to end up with a Ford Expedition - so I gave up some negotiation power. I had seen a similar model, but silver, sell for $39k in LA the week before...
Since we can't leave well enough alone...already on ramps...(condensation on hood)
I've started some "baselining". The car has a decent maintenance history with documented maintenance every 5k miles.
I do have some sleuthing to do. There were rat droppings on the in cabin filter when I changed it. The filter was last changed 7 months ago in February. I don't know if they're from sitting in the dealer or the last week in my driveway...
So, how do rats get into the ventilation system?
The only way that I can tell is to hop on the skid plates, then crawl up to the windshield and sneak in around the cowl where the hood hinge is...anyone have some ideas before I pull the cowl up?
The first maintenance of the car is right after it was purchased new. The windshield was replaced due to a crack in it. Perhaps a clue?
Since we can't leave well enough alone...already on ramps...(condensation on hood)
I've started some "baselining". The car has a decent maintenance history with documented maintenance every 5k miles.
I do have some sleuthing to do. There were rat droppings on the in cabin filter when I changed it. The filter was last changed 7 months ago in February. I don't know if they're from sitting in the dealer or the last week in my driveway...
So, how do rats get into the ventilation system?
The only way that I can tell is to hop on the skid plates, then crawl up to the windshield and sneak in around the cowl where the hood hinge is...anyone have some ideas before I pull the cowl up?
The first maintenance of the car is right after it was purchased new. The windshield was replaced due to a crack in it. Perhaps a clue?