ccaenen
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I'm on the lookout to exchange my MGB GT for a P6 3500. Unfortunately a MGB is just not practical for a young family.
I'm a bit wary about the V8 engine. I've read that these are quite reliable if serviced regularly however I've to say that here in the Netherlands maintenance is often something owners are saving on or the history is not known.
I've a few examples I'm going to visit in the next couple of days and therefore I'd like to know what are the things I could check to get a better idea of the state of the engine? I know that in the end it's always guessing but I can imagine that there are some clues which are "no go's" and I should walk away.
So what should I check? Regarding oil? Leakage underneath the car at certain spots? Coolant? particular noise / sound? Smoke out of the exhaust? While driving?
I prefer a manual but so far I've only found automatics. I'll give it a test drive and maybe the automatic is not as bad as I think. (i.e. making too much revs, in the wrong gear, too much time between shifting.) What should I check to know the state of the automatic?
Thank you!
I'm a bit wary about the V8 engine. I've read that these are quite reliable if serviced regularly however I've to say that here in the Netherlands maintenance is often something owners are saving on or the history is not known.
I've a few examples I'm going to visit in the next couple of days and therefore I'd like to know what are the things I could check to get a better idea of the state of the engine? I know that in the end it's always guessing but I can imagine that there are some clues which are "no go's" and I should walk away.
So what should I check? Regarding oil? Leakage underneath the car at certain spots? Coolant? particular noise / sound? Smoke out of the exhaust? While driving?
I prefer a manual but so far I've only found automatics. I'll give it a test drive and maybe the automatic is not as bad as I think. (i.e. making too much revs, in the wrong gear, too much time between shifting.) What should I check to know the state of the automatic?
Thank you!