just bought this car and it looks great and the engine seems sound enough for a car it's age (about 120,000 miles) BUT:
- it doesn't accelerate very well, seeming to stay in low gear for too long, and is hesitant when changing. it's great at about 30 or 40 mph and picks up speed well, but between 0 and 30 and at 50 it is sluggish.
- the interior of the car smells strongly of coolant (i think?).
- there is a squeeling sound when it's cold and raining.
- it seems to consume a lot of fuel.
i know the guy i bought it from had a problem with some diaphragm staying open somewhere and flooding the engine with fuel, but this was fixed.
this is my first so any help would be gratefully received.
thanks.