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Title: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: bmccoy on January 20, 2019, 08:32:43 AM

Am dealing on a 2002 Chevy Tracker, 2.0L 4, completely stock, 250,000km on odo. looks very clean, no rust, everything working.
Owner states it use's about a litre between changes and it has a torn lower boot on front CV shaft.
Are there any known issues with this model and yr. I should be looking out for??

thanks in advance for any tips!

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: OldBlue on January 20, 2019, 09:12:58 AM

I bought a 2002 4dr yesterday! 160K miles which may be close to your km reading. Both sound normal for a high mileage vehicle.
You can expect, as I can expect, some maintenance to be needed. Everything works on mine too but it needs shocks & struts.
I hope to do a small lift & slightly oversized tires.
Good luck should you buy the one you are looking at.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v287/Maxxamillion/Maxxamillion086/IMG_4692_zpsvfaufxhr.jpg)

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: fordem on January 20, 2019, 09:37:08 AM

Try to hear it start up "from cold" - listen for timing chain rattle (any rattle from the front of the engine) - a second or two is acceptable, any longer than that is an indication of poor maintenance, and potential problems down the road.  Check the front suspension cross member for corrosion - some vehicles did not have enough protection and the cross member rotted from the inside out.

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: bmccoy on January 20, 2019, 01:04:03 PM

Thanks,
The using oil concerns me.  Is this a norm in this engine at this mileage?

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: fordem on January 20, 2019, 01:24:14 PM

A liter between changes doesn't mean much to me - what's the oil change interval?   5000 kms?  I'd say that's not excessive for an engine with 250,000 kms on it.

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: JollyZuk on January 24, 2019, 04:46:15 AM

I don’t think a liter between changes would even be enough to get a warranty repair on a new car.  Once you get into it, you might find a couple of small oil weeps and seeps that could be responsible for most of that useage.

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: bmccoy on February 02, 2019, 04:08:25 PM

Made the Decision! Am now the proud owner of a 2002 tracker.

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: JollyZuk on February 08, 2019, 08:00:51 PM

That is a sharp looking rig!  Congrats!

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: Phase change on February 20, 2019, 08:24:09 AM

I predict this will be your favorite car to date.  I love mine, they just work and they get it done with minimal breakage and maximum comfort for the cost. 

Title: Re: 2002 chevy Tracker purchase
Post by: OldBlue on March 05, 2019, 10:27:00 AM

Nice BMCCOY. Looks like a deluxe version compared to my base model!