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Posted by Drlaz (more from Drlaz) on Fri, 7 Sep 2001 19:41:52
In Reply to: , Kok Chen, Sat, 17 Dec 1988 12:00:00 

I've just overpaid the used car salesmen to become second owner of a 1992 
9000 Turbo 5-door, 91K miles. I've owned a 900 and a 9000 before so I'm not a 
complete novice, but I had to buy this car without getting a proper checkout 
from an independent mechanic. Drove and shifted great, and the interior and 
exterior were near-perfect. [Why was I so stupid? moved, had no car at all.] 
The dealer had changed the brakes (still waiting for details), the clutch, 
the tires [new Toyo V-rated?!] and the motor mounts.

Questions: (1) the ABS, Brake Fluid, and TCS CTRL warning lights take a good 
8 to 10 seconds to go out when the car is started cold. They don't come on 
while the car is running, and only for a brief instant when it's re-started 
warm. Power brakes failing? Normal??
(2) there's a TCS button in the console, but it doesn't 'catch' and seems to 
do nothing. Does it function only when the TCS is actually in use? Car is a 
stickshift.
(3) When folding down the rear seat, the center seat belt receptacles scrunch 
into the immaculate seat. By design, or did I miss what to do with them?
(4) Battery voltage at cold start is about 9.5v. According to the manual, 
this is too low, but in the local pleasant climate, the car starts just fine. 
The battery is not the original but looks old. Should I ignore this until I 
actually have trouble?
(5) Does anyone out there have experience with hitch-mounted bike carriers? 
Where can I get a trailer hitch for one-- I do NOT expect ever to tow a 
trailer, just bikes.
(6) What's the current vote for best independent mechanic in the East Bay 
(Berkeley/Oakland CA)?

thanks -- andrew lazarus
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