Strut brace missing, on used g70.

[tanksdoc5544]

So im purchasing a 2019 g70 3.3t advanced in the next 2 weeks im looking at 2 of them. One of them is super clean has very impressive service records with less then 70k miles on it, but its missing a strut support bar on on the driver's side. Ive tried to research it but im comming up with alot of contradicting info.

Anyway my question is, what if any damage could be caused by the previous owner.. driving that car without the strut support bar there for extended amounts of time..

Any responses are greatly appreciated its gonna be a delivery with a 7 day return for full refund. And planning to get it looked at before the 7 days are over. If I pick that one. Just dont want to risk loosing the shipping cost if thats a huge red flag.

Thank you again.

 

[Jlapaglia]

I wouldn’t be too concerned, I doubt it would have caused an issue. One thing to look for is the delamination on the entertainment/radio screen. This was a common issue that was covered under warranty but if it’s out of warranty could be a costly fix.

 

[tanksdoc5544]

I wouldn’t be too concerned, I doubt it would have caused an issue. One thing to look for is the delamination on the entertainment/radio screen. This was a common issue that was covered under warranty but if it’s out of warranty could be a costly fix.

Thank you for responding

 

[Glasman888]

It's a major red flag. That bar is vital for structure.
Driving without it strains the suspension. Components like bushings and shocks wear faster. Alignment is likely off, causing tire wear.

It strongly suggests a prior accident or shoddy repair. The service records can't be trusted now.
Choosing this car is a big risk. Pick the other one. The potential hidden damage isn't worth it.