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Can you give me tips before buying an used car?
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I am looking for a car that has good value, isn't older than 2000 model, and has good mpg. Also, it has to be dependable-- meaning that it shouldn't break down in 5-8 years range. What kind of cars would you suggest me to look at?
Thanks in advance.
5 Answers
- terry vLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
Bring someone who is experianced in buying used cars with you for advice.You should listen to anything he tells u.Your the one makeing the ultimate decsion but at least listen to first hand knowledge.
- kettnerLv 45 years ago
That is a little bit elaborate to support you with, however allow me check out. Determine if the corporation is legitimate, and offers possibly three months warranty at the engine and transmission beneath usual using stipulations. Check the oil within the auto you particularly are excited by. It is unexpected what number of vehicles at the plenty are left the way in which they arrive in. Very soiled oil indicates how the landlord handled it. If it has all new tires on (that's first-rate) then you recognize that the auto has pushed an terrible lot. About tires, assess that the entrance tires (if ancient tires) don't seem to be dressed in down plenty when compared with the rear. That would point out a significant alignment quandary. Check for water harm within the trunk, and beneath the entrance mat possibly. Check its paper historical past. If it's been assembled at a junk backyard from many different vehicles, do not purchase it. If whilst the engine is began (want 2 persons - one to begin and one to look at) whitish pungent smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe whilst first began, then the engine is simply too worn. (if it does so consistently the engine is short of a burial) Usually, a mild knocking with a knuckle across the frame on a few elements that quite often will get banged up will inform you if the auto has had plenty of frame paintings that now could be included in non-steel paintings. It is convenient to listen to. Just check out it first with a auto you recognize or a more recent auto. The sound is rather one-of-a-kind.
- 10 years ago
Get a Honda. There easy to work on and the parts are cheap. My 1990 Honda CRX takes 25 dollars to fill up. Make sure you bring a mechanic with you.
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