Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic What to look for when buying used car Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post snowcone200 Posted at 8:19 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 tell me experiences and stuff like that. Better to hear from you people then generic 'buying used car' articles..

Replies 4est Posted at 6:41 pm on Dec. 28, 2008 Quote: from espresso8097 at 8:54 am on Dec. 28, 2008 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. Obviously, but why would the car go for 5, but not 50? espresso8097 Posted at 8:54 am on Dec. 28, 2008 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. 4est Posted at 9:08 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. 80Kidz Posted at 12:10 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 make sure the car can run in reverse for more then 50 feet. ss454 Posted at 12:00 pm on Dec. 26, 2008 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. DavaBass Posted at 11:48 am on Dec. 26, 2008 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 rand0mguy Posted at 1:52 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 blacklist Posted at 10:34 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 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 ss454 Posted at 10:11 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 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. Half ton hero Posted at 10:07 pm on Dec. 25, 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. snowcone200 Posted at 9:23 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 thank for rust suggestion forgot about that one ss454 Posted 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.   famous 187 Posted at 8:19 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 sell white and buy a new corvette my nigga lol eskimopie Posted at 8:19 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 a car that starts first off lol ThatGuy411 Posted at 8:19 pm on Dec. 25, 2008 semen stains Most recent 15 of 15 previous replies displayed.