Author Topic: looking for a car (Read 7785 times)

Bh101 · « **on:** September 25, 2011, 09:30:00 PM »

im looking to buy a car $2000 and under , nothing fancy (obviously) but something that will work

Jakob · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:39:01 PM »

Where are you located?

Bh101 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:41:28 PM »

Quote from: Jakob on September 25, 2011, 09:39:01 PM

Where are you located?

im located in Waterbury ct not to far from new york, but if u find me a good deal im quite flexible (within limits)

Jakob · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:47:16 PM »

If you don't mind hopping a train south, you can pick up a decent vehicle in another state like Virginia and drive it back. Prices are cheaper down there, enough to justify the cost of a ticket.

Nitantnel · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:47:33 PM »

I am just curious, how much life can you get from a 2000 dollar car?

Jakob · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2011, 09:49:19 PM »

A lot actually. I bought an old Honda this past fall for 1500 dollars and it has been wonderful.

Bh101 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:22:51 AM »

know of any good deals down in virginia? im sorta new at this

Jakob · « **Reply #7 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:01:15 AM »

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2619684216.html

There you go.

ez1985 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:30:06 AM »

Quote from: Jakob on September 27, 2011, 10:01:15 AM

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2619684216.html

There you go.

You sure it will make it back to waterbury?

Avid Reader · « **Reply #9 on:** September 27, 2011, 10:43:59 AM »

Quote from: Jakob on September 25, 2011, 09:49:19 PM

A lot actually. I bought an old Honda this past fall for 1500 dollars and it has been wonderful.

What year and modal, how many miles?

Quote from: Jakob on September 27, 2011, 10:01:15 AM

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2619684216.html

There you go.

Is this the same one that you bought?

Bh101 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:02:46 AM »

right now im looking at a 1995 lincoln town car for $1500 no a/c, horn broken, air suspension might be a little troublesome, tires will need to be changed the latest a year. but car runs good and only 152,000 miles.......wat do u guys think?

Dan · « **Reply #11 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:04:53 AM »

Are you kidding that sounds awful.
My friend just bought a great looking car that's 6 years/70k miles that needs minor work for $2,500.

Bh101 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:10:34 AM »

i've looked high and low, generally when a deal sounded good it ended up the guy was trying to pull something. how do i find a legit good deal?

Dan · « **Reply #13 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:22:03 AM »

There's a chabad guy in CLE that goes to the auctions where the car dealers also go to get used cars and he gets great deals for people.
I'm sure someone like that exists in NYC too. Otherwise come fly to CLE

sguitarist18 · « **Reply #14 on:** September 27, 2011, 11:23:41 AM »

Take it to a mechanic you trust - many will check it out for $40-50.

I got a 2001 Grand marquis about 6 months ago, for $2000. Try to get stuff from friend of a friend (but still worth it to get it checked out).

Red · « **Reply #15 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:13:45 PM »

Quote from: sguitarist18 on September 27, 2011, 11:23:41 AM

Try to get stuff from friend of a friend (but still worth it to get it checked out).

When i came to a mechanic with a friend and his car, he advised me to not buy a car from a friend. He said even though everything might look good now, in the near future if/when something does go wrong it's not worth losing the friendship over. Rather buy from someone else so that if you have to you can deal with the issues without losing a friend.

Dan · « **Reply #16 on:** September 27, 2011, 12:17:13 PM »

Quote from: rd on September 27, 2011, 12:13:45 PM

When i came to a mechanic with a friend and his car, he advised me to not buy a car from a friend. He said even though everything might look good now, in the near future if/when something does go wrong it's not worth losing the friendship over. Rather buy from someone else so that if you have to you can deal with the issues without losing a friend.

Very good advice.

sguitarist18 · « **Reply #17 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:02:09 PM »

That is a good point, although you could still get it from a friend of a friend - ask your friends to let you know if they know anyone who's selling their car.

Also, you oculd buy it from a friend if you go into it with the understanding that you're not trusting him on this point, you're getting it checked out yourself, and the deal is final.

If I was selling a car, I would encourage the buyer to take it to a mechanic, but would also make it clear that once the guy buys it, it's his - period, no matter what happens. Otherwise, "ain ladavar sof."

Name Changed · « **Reply #18 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:06:31 PM »

Quote from: Bh101 on September 27, 2011, 11:02:46 AM

right now im looking at a 1995 lincoln town car for $1500 no a/c, horn broken, air suspension might be a little troublesome, tires will need to be changed the latest a year. but car runs good and only 152,000 miles.......wat do u guys think?

It wont pass inspection with a broken horn... $1500 for a 95 car is a lil steep (besides for all the issues it has.

Avid Reader · « **Reply #19 on:** September 27, 2011, 01:32:51 PM »

Quote from: sguitarist18 on September 27, 2011, 11:23:41 AM

Take it to a mechanic you trust - many will check it out for $40-50.

+1, highly recommended.