Knucklehead97 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Posted September 30, 2015 The Honda has about 180k on it I would think. He said he bought it a year ago to drive back and forth to work and college and the odometer quit shortly after 169k. Has a one year old clutch. Reason for selling is he bought a newer car. Doesn't sound like it's been driven that rough at all, at least since he' had it. He's done regular maintenance perfectly on time he said.
Dadinator Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 You roll the dice with anything you get in that price range. Avoid old Kias like the plague. Newer ones are ok but the older ones very bad quality. Whatever you get, the better the maint. The better luck you will have. 2 + owner cars with questionable maint. Are simply a risk. Good Luck.
Knucklehead97 Posted October 1, 2015 Author Posted October 1, 2015 I'm taking it to a shop before I buy it and having them check everything, such as compression. Not wanting to risk anything. But the Sentra my mother has has pretty much the same engine in it I think and it's indestructable...
MrSimon Posted October 2, 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 Don't forget that anything you buy from Craigslist is cash and carry. No warranty is given or implied. You could easily end up with a $2,000 paper weight in a few months. I like to look around at the small mom & pop used car lots. They often have trade-ins and cheap stuff for sale that the big dealerships send to auction. Those small places will usually give you a 90 day warranty and a fresh inspection sticker. Those two things could be well worth spending a bit more. Also, small dealerships usually get cars like that Civic you posted for $500 on a trade-in .... meaning you might get the same car from a dealership, WITH a warranty and inspection, for less than on CL. It's worth checking around.
Knucklehead97 Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 ^ I've been meaning to do that exact thing and look around for that reason. But it's hard when I don't have my own transportation haha. Might be able to tomorrow. I'm hoping, at least!
Knucklehead97 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 Well guys. I officially have been blessed. I now am looking for a newer car to make payments on because I can afford them soon! I've been at the local Winn Dixie for a year next month. I started off part time and moved to full time making 10.45 about four months ago. I went through HELL being the full time nightshifter that stocks the entire frozen section, so I didn't plan to keep this job. Which us why I did not want to make payments on a car. But recently a Publix has been built in town and my brother got a job there and said it's amazing. Long story made shorter, Publix made me an offer of full time and a slight raise for good measures. I plan to stay there and move up for awhile if it's as good as my brother says. So I will be heading around used dealerships looking for a nice hatchback (preferably stickshift). Anyone have experience with hatchbacks and can recommend any from mid 90's to mid 2000's? :D
shelbyluvv Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 I still have that 2010 Caliber stick for a decent price....
Knucklehead97 Posted October 14, 2015 Author Posted October 14, 2015 I still have that 2010 Caliber stick for a decent price.... it's a bit new. But what state are you in?
shelbyluvv Posted October 14, 2015 Posted October 14, 2015 Right across the border in Albany Georgia. The car has 33k on it. Runs great. New tires. The rear bumper has a tear in it from the wife backing into a ledge. $6000
Knucklehead97 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Dang. That's a great price. But sadly like I expected I can't afford the cheapest insurance option on top of a loan payment for the extra 4k I don't have saved :/ being 18, male, and not married really sucks when it comes down to insurance prices.
Zebvance Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 I have a 2004 taurus with 130k for sale. $3000.00
Zebvance Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Also, $7000 worth of receipts in the last 5k. 100% new AC and Transmission along with other things.
Knucklehead97 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Posted October 15, 2015 Sheesh. A transmission going out at that low miles? That must of sucked!
MrSimon Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Cherokees could be considered hatchbacks :thumbsup:
Zebvance Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 Sheesh. A transmission going out at that low miles? That must of sucked! Yes, I was less than thrilled. I was told that the filters were clogged and pump burnt up.
Knucklehead97 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Posted October 16, 2015 If I didn't need 25+ MPG then I would definitely be getting another Jeep. Either Cherokee or Liberty. I appreciate the offer on the Taurus. I really need to find something local with a warranty just in case. Going to more lots Saturday since I have more of a budget now :D
MrSimon Posted October 16, 2015 Posted October 16, 2015 Don't laugh, but how about a Mazda Miata? Older ones are cheap, they are very reliable, and they get 30mpgs.
Knucklehead97 Posted October 16, 2015 Author Posted October 16, 2015 Don't laugh, but how about a Mazda Miata? Older ones are cheap, they are very reliable, and they get 30mpgs. I would absolutely LOVE to get a Miata. That or a BMW 318i is the sporty car that I would like to have. If a good one showed up in a lot, I would definitely grab it. Just depends on what I find when I go shopping.
Knucklehead97 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Posted November 9, 2015 Finally got me a car! It's a 2000 Ford Contour. Runs like a top. Needs a couple small things and tires but all around it's a pretty sweet little car. I paid $1000 for it, I'm happy with the purchase.
MrSimon Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Could you have gotten a more boring car? :laughin: All kidding aside, they are stout little cars and you shouldn't have any trouble with it. And at that price, I think you made a wise decision.
johnj92131 Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 Good Buy, just drive the hell out of it and don't put any more money in it. That way it will be cheap transportation for quite a long while. It will give you lots of time to work on the Comanche!
Knucklehead97 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Posted November 20, 2015 I have been driving it back and forth to work for about two weeks now and I have to say I'm even happier with my purchase. Got a set of tires so it rides really smooth now. I have a new valve cover gasket for it because it has a small leak. And the heat doesnt work well, which sucks. But I'm almost positive it's the thermostat. I'm not putting any big bucks in it but I am going to get an oil change and new wires/plugs because God knows when they were changed last. It has a great aftermarket stereo in it. Very boring, but comfortable and reliable so far. After Christmas I will probably begin buying up Jeep parts slowly. I need an AX-15, hopefully external slave. And I kind of want to go ahead and build a rear axle with 3.55's. Plus ZJ steering box, WJ control arms, ZJ tierod, and maybe new balljoints. Heck, I might go ahead and build my front axle too!!!
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