2006-06-21 15:12:53 · 11 answers · asked by donnshell@sbcglobal.net 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Fuel Tank may have rust and could clog up fuel filter. Tires and brakes. change the oil and lube the chassis. You may find some suspension stuff starting to work its way loose after a few mile due to drying out of the rubber components.
Good luck Have fun!
2006-06-21 15:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by Max B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the car has not been used very much so it should be pretty good. Maybe it might pay to have it tuned up and the fluids changed and make sure the hoses aren't dried out. But that's really nothing too major.
One thing I will suggest though is make sure the 18,000 miles is the actual mileage and not that the odometer has turned over when it reached 100,000. But if the 18,000 is the actual mileage, I would say the car will probably last you quite a long time as long as the body doesn't rust.
2006-06-21 15:19:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sparky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TEN year old garage kept car with 18,000 (what year is it)
First of all I recommend you check the trunk, make sure this is not an old made men club's car with a little present back there.
DO NOT TAKE IT FOR A TEST DRIVE.
Seriously, for being a ten year old garage kept car before you do any road test, CHANGE THE OIL or have the seller change the oil before you do any road test. OIL loses its vescosity after a period.
Check for wiring, all fluids.
2006-06-21 16:22:10 · answer #3 · answered by Dario 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if indeed it is the true mileage,,look under it for leaks,,the rear main engine seal,may be dried out,,once you buy it,you may have a lot of leaks pop up,you dont want,,other wise,sound,s like you might be getting a good deal,,but do yourself a favor,,dont go by what anyone say,s on here to buy the car,,use your on judgment,,and a lot of common sense,,look it over good,,dont be afraid to ask question,s about it,,and listen to there answer,s really good,,in between the yes,s,,,and no,s,you may find out more that you normally would,,for the most part,,people will tell about 80% truth when it comes to selling a car,,not all people lie about one,,but the just forget to add the important detail,s.
2006-06-21 16:24:22 · answer #4 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only problems you will face are the rubber parts like belts tires radiator hoses, maybe the spark plug wires, been chewed by rats!!! oil change is a must and coolant too , retorque the transmission pan if it is auto trans.
2006-06-21 15:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by Harry M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check everything and make sure there is no body damage or any thing is wrong with the motor. If it Starts it might be a pretty good car just check everything.
2006-06-21 15:51:05 · answer #6 · answered by Baby J From Dallas Tx. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
change tranny fluid oil gaskets dont forget to change all hoses belts and any other rubber items and that includes the fule line and for good mesure , clean out the gas tank.or just drive it til something goes wrong , you may get lucky!
2006-06-21 15:19:52 · answer #7 · answered by error file not found 404 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the oil, transmission fluid, and brake fluid,make sure tires are good looking with descent tread ware, and have mechanic look it over with a free inspection, if no damage, hook it up and on ur way
2006-06-21 15:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by back2skewl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a mechanic before you buy it and have them check it out.
If the seller is not willing to let you do this, don't buy it
2006-06-21 15:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
has it been run at all? check all belts and hoses for dry rot, definitely take it for a test drive b4 buying.
2006-06-21 15:22:00 · answer #10 · answered by blasted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋