im thinking of buying a 2000 ford taurus from a friend...he said he replaced a headgasket and rebuilt the engine....what should i look for so i know that im not getting a bad deal? hes asking for about $4000
2006-11-05 13:31:46 · 6 answers · asked by aleraiders 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I would ask why the engine was overhauled, what is the mileage, has he done anyother maintenace type repairs? Also check the transmission fluid for darkness and or smell of being burnt. Other than that, springs are about the only other concerns, you can check the value of the car at kbb.com is you know the options and such, but 4k sounds about right
2006-11-05 13:38:05 · answer #1 · answered by tdot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The automatic transmission may die on you - happened to a friend of mine with a 97 Taurus. Step on the gas and nothing happened.
Rebuilding the engine is not necessarily a red flag - but the transmission and steering conditions need to be checked. Have the car inspected.
2006-11-05 13:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't do. its a ford
ford stands for
Fix Or Repair Daily so don't do it especially if he rebuilt the engine, and sometimes the brakes and transmission give out
how do i know? My aunt owns one and she almost got into an accident due to this car
2006-11-05 13:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There may also be a couple of explanations for the indications you describe, none of them very well information. Fuel hunger, electric crisis, timing chain giving up. Hopefully it is only a blocked gas filter out or a few random garbage within the gas tank.
2016-09-01 07:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my grandma got that car and has alot of problems with it
including air conditioning and motor and oil just a whole list of problems i'd advise you to not get it. it isnt worth the time to fix
i have to admit though it is a great deal
2006-11-05 13:39:54 · answer #5 · answered by nicolle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cough cough, Garbage, Cough cough.
2006-11-05 13:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋