My cousin's selling a 1995 Nissan Altima GLE with 168,000 miles for $1,500.00. She's had the car for 5 years and I'm quite sure she's maintained it well...i.e oil changes and such...
She says:
1. The car leaks oil, but isn't a problem with regular oil changes
AND
2.The check engine light is on, but nothing's wrong with the engine. They're just going to charge her $60 to turn it off.
I wanted to know if this is a good deal or not...what should I do? Are these good cars?
2007-01-23 09:22:53 · 7 answers · asked by mesha513 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
that engine light has to be checked. it wont pass the emissions, the oil leak might have a crack block, if its not, it can probably be an easy fix.
2007-01-23 09:33:39 · answer #1 · answered by gr 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-26 21:47:50 · answer #2 · answered by lorrie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! walk away from it, a better deal is waiting for you if you have a little patience. Buy a car like that if you know how to fix it, or your $1500 car may turn out to be an expensive car after all.
2007-01-23 09:31:06 · answer #3 · answered by cuddlyclaud 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Don't buy it. If oil is leaking, it could be a costly repair. A new long block engine would be about $3,500.
If the engine light is on, something is wrong.
2007-01-23 09:28:19 · answer #4 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you want it..get it
if the oil leak isnt a problem then ignore that
and to turn off most check engine lights..disconnect the batttery for a few minutes and reconnect it..generally fixes it
2007-01-23 09:28:09 · answer #5 · answered by cagedfury9654 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No,No
2007-01-23 09:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by Iqbal 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you could do better.
2007-01-23 09:31:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋