I test drove an '06 GT at a local dealer yesterday and I am seriously considering putting an offer on it. However, I'd like to know what specifically I should be looking out for regarding technical issues with these cars. My main concern is that the car has 40k miles after only 2 years. That most likely indicates a lot of highway miles, but that's still quite a few miles. Are there any known issues with the 3v 4.6L motors around this mileage I should be looking for? Or do these motors easily go 100k+ miles without serious problems?
There are lower mileage GTs at other dealers, but the price is right on this one. For GTs with 20k miles, other dealers are asking low $20k's, while this GT is marked at $17.5 after the current rebate. Would the mileage be enough of a concern that the extra $5k is justified? The car is otherwise in immaculate condition.
One thing I did notice during the test drive was what sounded like a clunk from the rear-end occasionally just after I came out of a turn. Is this just normal differential operation in the rear-end, or could it be a sign of trouble? I would talk with a mechanic about it before finalizing any purchase, but I'm curious what your opinions are.
Thanks!
There are lower mileage GTs at other dealers, but the price is right on this one. For GTs with 20k miles, other dealers are asking low $20k's, while this GT is marked at $17.5 after the current rebate. Would the mileage be enough of a concern that the extra $5k is justified? The car is otherwise in immaculate condition.
One thing I did notice during the test drive was what sounded like a clunk from the rear-end occasionally just after I came out of a turn. Is this just normal differential operation in the rear-end, or could it be a sign of trouble? I would talk with a mechanic about it before finalizing any purchase, but I'm curious what your opinions are.
Thanks!