WELCOME.
1. Correct, timing CHAIN. If the engine has been run low oil, the chain can stretch.
2. AWD is very common up north...less common in Southern states. Check to assure that the driveshaft is in place before buying.
AWD requires that tires be the same size...best to replace all at once. (If you rotate religiously, this is not an issue)
3. I don't know about 250K miles. The engines will last, but the trans (and rear diffs) require regular replacement of fluid.
Common issues: A/C compressor clutches wear (causing intermittent operation) Door lock actuators fail.
Be prepared to do ALL the 100K mile maintenance on any V that you buy, just to assure that it has been done.
1. Correct, timing CHAIN. If the engine has been run low oil, the chain can stretch.
2. AWD is very common up north...less common in Southern states. Check to assure that the driveshaft is in place before buying.
AWD requires that tires be the same size...best to replace all at once. (If you rotate religiously, this is not an issue)
3. I don't know about 250K miles. The engines will last, but the trans (and rear diffs) require regular replacement of fluid.
Common issues: A/C compressor clutches wear (causing intermittent operation) Door lock actuators fail.
Be prepared to do ALL the 100K mile maintenance on any V that you buy, just to assure that it has been done.
