Hi,

I'm buying a 99-01 (550) what do I need to look for beside the service
records, and re-calls ect...

 

Look for excessive wear on the driver's side bolster, sticky buttons, lifting plastic cover on the AC cover, and most importantly look at where the dashboard meets the windshield-- look for pulling leather (hence exposed under-dash foam). Also take a look at the passenger front airbag cover-- sometimes the leather starts to pull. That's all I can think of. Obviously have a PPI and or leakdown test prior to buying as well.

One more thing, check to see if the suspension actuators have been replaced. When our car was delivered in January ('01, Rosso Corsa/tan, 4700 miles) it had a failed front left suspension actuator. The piece itself was $1100.00. They frequently go on 550's. Hope that helped! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

-Joe

 

Thank you...I was told also to do the belt job even if he/she said's
it was done. Due it being a out of state car.

Ed

 

curiously what's the going rate for the 550 now?