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What to look for when buying used car
Replies: 15 — Last Post Dec. 28, 2008 6:41pm by 4est
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tell me experiences and stuff like that. Better to hear from you people then generic 'buying used car' articles..
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semen stains


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a car that starts first off lol

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sell white and buy a new corvette

my nigga lol

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Try to avoid anything with rebuilt transmissions or engines. Don't get anything that was wrecked. Nothing with too many miles.

It's mostly common sense.

Edit: Avoid rust as much as you can.  

Post edited at 9:00 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 by ss454

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thank for rust suggestion forgot about that one
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Half ton hero


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Quote: from ss454 at 9:00 pm on Dec. 25, 2008
Try to avoid anything with rebuilt transmissions or engines..

The opposite, a rebuilt engine or trans. is better than just an old one.

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Quote: from Half ton hero at 1:07 am on Dec. 26, 2008
Quote: from ss454 at 9:00 pm on Dec. 25, 2008
Try to avoid anything with rebuilt transmissions or engines..  

The opposite, a rebuilt engine or trans. is better than just an old one.

Unless it's some back yard half ass job.

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missing bolts in the engine bay/on the exhaust (signs of modification)

Rust near the battery tray.

Uneven tire wear.

Service records are a big one.

etc

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Quote: from ss454 at 9:00 pm on Dec. 25, 2008
Try to avoid anything with rebuilt transmissions or engines.  Don't get anything that was wrecked.  Nothing with too many miles.

It's mostly common sense.

Edit: Avoid rust as much as you can.


yea! cant have that engine running better then b4

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Check for white gooey stuff under the oil filler cap, rust in the wheel arches, make sure all interior equipment works properly, take it for a drive and see it there are any wobbles, creaks or anything that doesn't feel right on the move, uneven tyre wear, check there isn't a knocking noise when moving on full lock on the steering, check for any suspicious looking leak stains in the engine compartment and that block and manifolds are generally free from corrosion
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ss454


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Quote: from rand0mguy at 4:52 am on Dec. 26, 2008
Quote: from ss454 at 9:00 pm on Dec. 25, 2008
Try to avoid anything with rebuilt transmissions or engines. Don't get anything that was wrecked. Nothing with too many miles.  

 It's mostly common sense.  

 Edit: Avoid rust as much as you can.  


yea! cant have that engine running better then b4

Who doesn't want an engine some drunk guy built in his back yard.

If there is a receipt for the rebuild, then I'd consider it.

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make sure the car can run in reverse for more then 50 feet.


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Quote: from I hate preps at 12:10 pm on Dec. 26, 2008
make sure the car can run in reverse for more then 50 feet.  
I'm sorry, but what would that have to do with anything? My knowledge of transmissions tells me 5 feet is as good as 50, but I could be wrong.

You're going to look like a fuck is you ask if you can reverse for 2 blocks.

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Quote: from 4est at 11:08 pm on Dec. 27, 2008
Quote: from I hate preps at 12:10 pm on Dec. 26, 2008
make sure the car can run in reverse for more then 50 feet.
 
I'm sorry, but what would that have to do with anything? My knowledge of transmissions tells me 5 feet is as good as 50, but I could be wrong.  

You're going to look like a fuck is you ask if you can reverse for 2 blocks.

Need more than 5 feet for a J-turn.

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