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FS: 2005 Parts

Discussion in 'Private Sales' started by P-car, Sep 7, 2014.

  1. P-car

    P-car Junior Member

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    We traded our 2005 for 2014 Model and still have these items in the attic:

    Original (Take-Offs when new) 4 x Struts and Springs - BO

    Dented left fender Silver color (Free)

    Rear (right side) Light Assembly (cracked reflector --small section ) - BO
     
    #1 P-car, Sep 7, 2014
  2. JC91006

    JC91006 Senior Member

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    Do struts go bad after 10 years?
     
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  3. Squirt

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    Well, after sitting in the same position for so long, they're certainly not new. They may be fine for many miles, but I'd say your likelihood for spontaneous (seal) failure under use is much higher than 100k mile original struts. Like all used parts, it's a risk/reward decision.
     
    #3 Squirt, Sep 7, 2014
  4. P-car

    P-car Junior Member

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    Indeed, they were replaced when the p-car was 'new' with Touring type suspension -read again (!)

    Whether they will perform worse after 'standing still' for 9-years or mounted and bounced around for 100K miles is speculation at best and 'hearsay'...

    Monetary return is secondary -making use of them is primary
     
    #4 P-car, Sep 7, 2014
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