Re: 1991 405Mi 16

Jim Lill (jpl@vectorbd.com)
Sun, 20 Jun 1999 13:38:34 -0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

On Sun, 20 Jun 1999, Robert Jensen wrote:
>
> I'm looking at a 1991 405 Mi16.
>
> - Red ext, black leather int..both mint.
> - 5 speed
> - Loaded
> - 80,000 kilometers, 50,000 miles
>
> Can the list help me with est FMV, Pros/Cons, performance info, serious
> problems I should look for...etc..etc.
>

1 - unless there's a receipt that shows that the timing belt has been
changed in the last couple years, I'd do that before much driving so
figure that cost in.

2 - not knowing where it came from be wary of floorpan rust. Seems like
405s rust from below, the opposite of 505.

3 - make sure the A/C runs ok, if not the firewwall connection to evap
needs o-rings and a recharge, figure that cost in.

4 - the heater door motor/ECU can be problematic. Be sure that the you can
control the temperature.

5 - check the tightness of the rear suspension bushings. Should be OK at
that mileage but at 8 years+, be sure.

6 - various dash switches may stick etc. Standard late 505/405 issue

7- check for evidence of water leaks (look under back seat)

8- does glovebox door latch OK?