is a 1998 Mercury Mystique a good car? is $2,490.00 too much to pay when its used?

Answer 1

that seems to be a fair dollar amount ... i had a 1995 ford countour,same car different badges,both made at same assembly plant and would rate it as very average as far as mechanical reliability. it had more recalls than my other cars have had but ford did make the recall repairs promptly. check the links below for fair market value and recalls so far on that car. for that amount of money,you're not going to get a luxury ride but at the same time it will get you basic transportation to school/work.

Answer 2

The Mercury Mystique is a fair piece of transportation. $2,490 sounds like $2,200 to me. Whether or not it is a good price is completely based on each individual vehicle. If the car is well maintained and not much beyond the century mark, $2,200 is a good price. You may want to look at a Honda or Toyota, 1997-98. You can probably find an Accord or Camry for $3,000-$3,500 that will give you better reliability than the Mystique as well as longer service.

Answer 3

How many miles and Klm are on the car? How many times has it been repaired? How many times has the oil, fuel and air filters been done? How many owners have driven this car?

Overall for this price you should be o.k. but you need to learn more about the cars history. There is a reason it is only $2500 and its not just that the car is 9 years old. Get your mechanic to look at the car and do a safety on it. That way you know it doesn't have major problems that will cost you down the road.

Answer 4

Check it out under Kelly Blue Book on the internet. The car is going to be 10 years old. Make a list of all the features, engine, mileage and see what it calculates. It helps you decide what to sell it for or how much is too much to pay as a buyer.

Answer 5

If you're looking to spend that kind of money, your options are of course pretty limited. If it has under 130,000 miles on it and it's in good/great shape...you might as well buy it. Take it to a mechanic and have them inspect the car for major damage/problems. Don't expect it to be perfect. Chances are, a car like that was driven by someone old or a family and is more likely than most cars to be in good condition. Also, your insurance for it will be cheap. Buy it if it's in good shape...but look at kbb.com first to see if it's worth the asking price.

Answer 6

I would never buy a Mercury Mistake! Had a ton of problems with my Mercury. Get a japanese car. Holds it's value better and doesnt berak down nearly as much. Honda or Toyota makes the most reliably cars on the market.

Answer 7

in google search type in kelly blue book when you get to there website it will ask you questions about the car. the year make model. how many miles. accs... you may not need to know everything but you do need to be close on the miles. then it will give you the prices. of if you are buying it from a dealer or private party and what you should be paying. this is a free service oh it also goes on what state you live in too so it will ask you that.

Answer 8

Well, I have one I've put a bunch of money into.
My friend in the car biz calls them Mercury Mistakes.
..........I don't see too many on the road.
You should get the VIN and look it up to see if it's been in accidents. How many miles does it have?
Also get the blue book value and research the make and year on Consumer reports online.

Answer 9

I think it would be a good car. Whether that is too much to pay depends on what kind of condition the car is in and how many miles it has on it. Check with the blue book to determine whether its too much.

Answer 10

If the car has a V-6 engine... STAY AWAY !! High repair costs...
You can go to NADA on line and see the value of it.
Consumer reports also gives detailed maintenance information but you need to go to the local library to read the book. If you try to go on line with Consumer Reports, they want to charge you!