2007-12-31 08:55:36 · 15 answers · asked by Jam 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Only if you have a trusted mechanic first go over it with a fine tooth comb. GM cars are notorious for transmission problems approaching 100K miles. First two things I'd do is pull the dipsticks on both the oil and transmission fluid and see what color they are (that will give you a quick indication as to how the car has been maintained).
The blacker the oil, the worse it is. Transmission fluid should be redish in color, if it's brown, that would concern me. Same deal for the radiator. The antifreeze should be green, not brown.
My experience has been that you are also ALWAYS better off buying from a private party, and never a dealer. People trade in cars at dealers typically because they want to dump the car because it has problems.
If you need to buy a higher mileage car (for economic reasons), look for a private party selling either a Honda, Nissan or Toyota. Japanese cars just flat out last longer, and their owners tend to be more meticulous at getting regularly scheduled maintenance done too.
Spend the $29 to get a Car Fax run on the vehicle, to make sure that it has never been in any reported accidents. That's another reason for people to dump cars, as if there's been any frame damage, the odds of fixing it right afterwards aren't good.
Also make sure the vehicle has a clear title, and not a "scrap title". Insurance companies often total cars out rather than fix them, and then they are fixed by independent garages under a scrap title.
Finally, make sure that the car didn't originate in a flood prone area too. Car Fax will give you the history. I'd run from any car that originated in a hurricane zone like New Orleans or South Florida; most of these storm/flood damaged cars were shipped north and west so as to dump them.
Good luck!
2007-12-31 09:06:15 · answer #1 · answered by mommycitajuarez 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impalas have many problems. Honda Accords have fewer problems and therefore are MORE RELIABLE.
2007-12-31 12:37:25 · answer #2 · answered by Drive PZEV! 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No its american.
Buy japanese or eurpean..
but still.buy japanese.
2007-12-31 09:09:41 · answer #3 · answered by lilxkhmerpete 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
based on 10k to 12k miles per year the miles are about right.
with any older car you want to have your own mechanic check it out.
they can check valve pressure and such to let you know if you are buying a problem.
2007-12-31 09:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Fl. Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a good buy if its in good shape.
2007-12-31 08:59:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would depend on how much it costs, and if anything is wrong with it. I don't think the miles are that high.
2007-12-31 08:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by LIPPIE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
80,000 miles isn't bad a t all.... get the ID# and check the history of the car.... that will help you to decide also....you want to make sure it hasn't been in a flood...
2007-12-31 08:59:46 · answer #7 · answered by Sharon C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes,check out how many owners its been through first!
2007-12-31 08:59:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mileage is about right for the car, how much is it?
2007-12-31 08:57:44 · answer #9 · answered by GO Saints!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-12-31 08:57:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋