Looking at Used Aspen 07-09 - Things to look for

[jbones]

Hi, I'm looking at used Aspens, 07-09. Is there anything special to look out for, any recalls, known issues or other things that I should be aware of or look for on a used unit? Thx

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[Aspen Ontario]

Take some time and go through this forum, so much info. I knew exactly what to stay away from and ended up with a fantastic Aspen.

[jmbones]

How about sharing "exactly what to stay away from"...

[Triple Black 88]

There isn't too many quirks with the Aspens. I've been on the forum a few months now and the biggest problems seem to be gas spewing out when filling up, and the stock shocks. I have an '07 with 45,000 mi's and gas does spew out once every 3 fillups or so. I still have the stock shocks on it and they feel fine, but could probably use a new set.

Other then that, I would recommend getting one with the "J" package which includes a lot of the upgrades, 5.7 HEMI, 20 Chrome wheels, etc... Test all the bells and whistles. Headlights and spark plugs are a PITA to do if your a "do it yourselfer"/expensive to have it done. Check the exhaust as they (mine anyway) seems pretty rusty and all of the normal things you would look at on any other car...

[Aspen Ontario]

The 3 main items I stayed away from was, any HWY vibration, rust at bottom of doors and pitting of the rims. Mine is 4.5 years old, it isn't perfect but I'm happy with it.