I am not talking about the obvious such as is it driveable? What do I need to pay special attention to when I go to look at this car? Should I ask for a certain amount of time in case the car starts having trouble so that I can return it and get my money back? Do I need to write up a "contract" per se or statement of return of monies in the event the car turns out to be a "lemon" ? I am getting the car for my daughter who is in college 90+ miles away from home to just drive locally in Greensboro, NC. I do not want her to get stuck with an inoperable car on the road one night after school. I was thinking of trading cars with her. Giving her my '02 Sunfire and keeping this car "if" I find that it is OK.
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2007-07-14 00:09:43 · 8 answers · asked by motherofgradn04 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Have the vehicle checked over by your own qualified mechanic. Expect to pay $100 or so for the check. This is money that YOU pay, do not expect the seller to pay it!!!
You are looking at a $500 vehicle that is 18 years old! You have to expect that it is going to have some things wrong!Those cars have a history of transmission failures and with the 6 cylinder engine, head gasket problems.
You can ask for anything. I would like for you to deliver one million dollars in small unmarked bills to my office every day for the next three weeks. We both know that is not going to happen!
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No one in their right mind is going to give you a money back warranty on a car that old! The sale is going to be AS- IS WHERE- IS HOW -IS!! This means that once you pay for the car, and and all problems and cost of repair are going to be your responsibility!
Sorry If I seem harsh, but your expectations as well out of the range of reasonableness.
2007-07-14 02:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by fire4511 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You heard this one! if a deal seems to be to good to be true...It probably is to good to be true. $500 car that has some major mechanical problem won't be a bargan. You will have almost no recourse if it is a DOG. So If you want to take chances with only 500 dollars ride that horse. Just insuring the child to drive your Sunfire will cost more than that.
My best suggestion is drive your kids around and when they get a job and are able to help out with car payments then purchase a clunker for them to drive...Cell phone AAA towing service too. No matter how good you think kids drive it changes when they have friends in the car and gets worse at night.
2007-07-14 00:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Here's my opinion - The last thing in the world I would want is to have my college-age daughter 90 miles away driving a $500 car. This is a ridiculously low price for even a 99 Taurus, and the car is most likely a certified piece of s**t. Nobody in their right mind would guarantee a car like this. I can't see the car, but I wouldn't be expecting much for $500.
2007-07-14 05:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
IF that is in stable concern. force it. The transmissions in this motor vehicle weren't the final. seem for undesirable moving/in the back of schedule moving. Ask for some upkeep data possibly. If all tests out, then that is stable. yet except that is in pristine concern, i'd the two grant $one thousand, or seem someplace else, as for $1500 you should get a Taurus of the comparable year in stable shape with in elementary terms around a hundred and fifty,000 miles.
2016-10-21 06:07:14 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For $ 500 you can't expect much. I suggest you get a mechanic that you trust to look it over. Offer to pay $50 for his examination and hint that you would have him service it in the future.
I would love to find a '99 Taurus for $500!
I own a used '97 Taurus that has been good transportation for 7+ yrs. 135k miles. Not perfect but reliable ride. I've spent $ 1500 in maintaince and repairs over 7 yrs and put 55k miles.
Switching cars is a choice for piece of mind and a good option.
good luck
2007-07-14 00:54:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Good question
Here's a link to the comsumer's auto guide, they got everything listed...
http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1996-to-1999-ford-taurus-6.htm
Major issue: Engine misfire: Frequent camshaft failures on V8 models leads to expensive expensive engine repair or replacement. A class action suit has been filed against Ford by SHO owners. (1996-99)
2007-07-14 01:03:59 · answer #6 · answered by 1090 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
LOL.....a money back deal on a 500 dollar car...LOL let a mechanic look..or dont be so cheap and get her a car she can depend on...
2007-07-14 00:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest getting your mechanic to give it an inspection before you buy it.
2007-07-14 00:18:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋