40,000 miles on an 09 coupe

[rijowysock]

anything to look out for?

the car has new tires, and will get an oil change on it asap...

what else should i be looking out for? it has no wrecks and seem's to have regular state inspections.

[Brabus007]

Originally Posted by rijowysock

anything to look out for?

the car has new tires, and will get an oil change on it asap...

what else should i be looking out for? it has no wrecks and seem's to have regular state inspections.

Get another $1200.00 knocked off. A new clutch is on the horizon...

[mhornfeck72205]

??? 46k on my car, original clutch. When do they usually go bad? No problems with mine and I've owned it for the last 13k miles.

[rijowysock]

Originally Posted by Brabus007

Get another $1200.00 knocked off. A new clutch is on the horizon...

they are asking $8700 for the vehicle.. interior looks good.

if the clutch is going bad, i might as well get a newer/nicer one here local for the 10,

[ssppxyz]

Originally Posted by Brabus007

Get another $1200.00 knocked off. A new clutch is on the horizon...

X2....About 41k a new fuel pump cost me $1200 at Mercedes Stealership (3 days after the crank sensor crapped out for about $600).

[noodle9]

I have an 09 with 48000 miles and just had a clutch put in it. In the neighborhood of $1600.00 at a Mercedes dealership.

[jefferios]

I'm at 55,000 and no issues. See you on the road.

[mattwithcats]

Check the following...

Minor
Key Fob Battery
Cabin and engine air filter
Oil Change
Tires
Exhaust
Battery (look underneath for leaks)
Major...
Flat belt
Brakes
Hoses
Coolant strength

and the big one...

valve clearance adjustment, correct if necessary

smart Owners Manuals: 60,000 Miles/Six Year. smart Owners

[rijowysock]

sounds like i should get a lower mile vehicle.

been trying to buy one but the dealer sucks... they are asking 11k so i offered 11k OTD which i felt was a fair counter and they wont even call me back

[mattwithcats]

If the car history checks out,
the blue book value is good,
and
an experienced mechanic say it's OK, then there is no reason not to buy it...

A lot of folks have 100K on their Smarts,
Used cars are a great bargain.

Just look at the major items and if worn beyond 2/3rds, see if the seller will replace or discount...