Monday, September 12, 2011

The New Towd -- Sidekick v2

I sold our small 2 door Sidekick on July 4th. On the 6th I put in a bid for a 'totaled' 1996 Sidekick Sport at a Copart Auction. I won the bidding and paid the fees. (More than I expected.) Here it is "As Delivered."



Issues at delivery.

-- Driver's outside mirror missing... looks broken off.
-- Both front rims bent. Right tire looks OK, but left tire has two large blisters on the sidewall.
-- Left front fender dented.
-- Left headlight surround broken.
-- All trim scratched, some loose.
-- Front suspension damaged.
----- Tie rods shot. left side inner and outer along with center.
----- Left ball joint damaged.
----- Steering wheel not centered.
----- Front struts leaking.
-- Radio (Alpine) was removed sometime between viewing and delivery.
-- Spare tire old and cracking.
-- Even though it had been used as a Towd, the tow brackets had been removed. Most like by the PO. (Previous Owner)
-- Even though It was billed as "Runs and Drives." It would not start. (Dead battery.)