Originally Posted by Jeff CSA
Looked at a very low miles '04 and the car is clean except for a funky smell. Dealer says it is from detailing/carpet cleaning &tc... but I'm skeptical about anything a dealer says. If anybody has any experience on troubleshooting odors, feedback would be appreciated.
Easy....just ask him to show you another car that was cleaned using the same cleaning supplies (watch for a look an oh **** look on his face)
If it is a dill pickle, vinegar, wet towel smell check the cabin air filter.
Musty could be air conditioner backed up and moldy. Dealers have a foam cleaner for this.
Pull up the rear cargo compartment cover, check under the foam for water.
Anything else and it needs to be checked out very carefully. Carfax couldnt hurt.