Hello All,

I am looking to get rid of my 94 Yota pickup and replacing it with a 2000 OBS (44,000 mile for $9,500). I had it to a mechanic and he gave me the thumbs up. Consumer Reports lists the car as a good bet, but they did give the drivetrain a little black circle. The Yota is the only vehicle I have ever owned and am not sure what I should be looking for (besides the obvious which I had the mechanic check out) with this OBS. Please let me know, thanks in advance.

-Kris

Come on, please help...just ran a carfax, nothing raising red flags. Does carfax report minor finder benders? the guy i would be buying from did not mention it being in one until I asked him again today. it was not listed on the carfax, although he said insurance took care of it...i thought it would have been listed. again, please help...thanks!

I wouldn't put too much stock in Consumer Reports. They are biased, despite their self-proclamations of objectivity. Driveline problems are few and far between. With that said, keep in mind that with all wheel drive it is crucial to have four identical tires on the car at all times, properly and evenly inflated, and rotated regularly (every 6000 miles) to prevent torque bind. And NEVER tow an AWD vehicle with two wheels on the ground.