I am looking at buying a 2001 X Limited, 4wd, V10 with 95,000 miles. I have been looking over the posts about what to look for as far as problems go.
· Trans Problems: One Way Clutches produced from 7/27/00 to 3/23/01(estimated shop repair cost +- $3,500?)
· Ball Joints (estimated shop repair cost +- $800?)
· Exhaust Studs (estimated shop repair cost +- $600?)
· Wheel Bearings (estimated shop repair cost +- $600?)
Other than the above problems and obvious physical damage when looking at it, is there anything I should look for?

Thanks in advance

 

Looks right for the transmission. I think a ball joint's will cost more than that to get fix and the exhaust stud I was quoted $600 a side. Just fyi

 

Listen to the engine and make sure it purrs. A ticking noise could be a sign a loose spark plug about to spit out. Do expect to do a full tune up including plug change at that mileage unless you know for sure that was done and done correctly.

 

What should I expect to pay for a full tune up (I budget shop prices so when I do it my self it looks like I save money)?

 

Is the one way clutch the same thing as the mechanical diodes? I thought they were only on the diesels and not on gas models.

 

From my reading the One Way Clutches in the 4R100 behind the gas has a problem also; not as big of a problem as behind the diesels, but still a problem. Again from my reading, I am no expert.

 

You and me both. I'm still learning about it. I love this forum. We can learn so much from it and save $$$. The 3 year subscription I paid to this site was small compared to the knowledge and advice other members provided.

 

Maybe obvious, but see if you can get the previous owners' maintenance/repair records.