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Default Thoughts on this? - 07-02-2008 , 09:29 PM






What do you all think of this? Anything to look out for in particular for
this model? Price? I am on the hunt for a used Saturn for a 17yo.

http://norfolk.craigslist.org/car/740926839.html

Thx



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Default Re: Thoughts on this? - 07-03-2008 , 06:20 PM







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What do you all think of this? Anything to look out for in particular for
this model? Price? I am on the hunt for a used Saturn for a 17yo.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/car/740926839.html
Thx

It is quite difficult to judge - from a photo.
As always, have your trusted mechanic give it
a careful inspection - before you buy.
.. not just the safety inspection - looking for minimum
legal requirements - but a road test and written
cost estimates on any repairs that are due.
The repair sheet might act a a bargaining chip with the seller.
... or send you looking around for something else.
... or give you peace of mind that the car is sound.
I like to ask the seller :
How long have you owned it ?
Why are you selling it ?
Their reply can be very telling.
Look where the car is parked / or was normally parked
for fresh oil/coolant/tranny fluid.
Any rust-through / repair on the right rear door sill ?
Look at and drive a few cars - even at a dealer who might be
over-charging - a test drive is free research.
Good luck.
John T.


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Default Re: Thoughts on this? - 07-03-2008 , 08:21 PM



What about 99's? Like this
http://richmond.craigslist.org/car/741785317.html

Sorry, just trying to research best I can in terms of history of this year
and model. Whats the worst case scenerio on a transmission?




"hubops" <tabbertj (AT) perth (DOT) net> wrote

Quote:
What do you all think of this? Anything to look out for in particular for
this model? Price? I am on the hunt for a used Saturn for a 17yo.
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/car/740926839.html
Thx


It is quite difficult to judge - from a photo.
As always, have your trusted mechanic give it
a careful inspection - before you buy.
.. not just the safety inspection - looking for minimum
legal requirements - but a road test and written
cost estimates on any repairs that are due.
The repair sheet might act a a bargaining chip with the seller.
.. or send you looking around for something else.
.. or give you peace of mind that the car is sound.
I like to ask the seller :
How long have you owned it ?
Why are you selling it ?
Their reply can be very telling.
Look where the car is parked / or was normally parked
for fresh oil/coolant/tranny fluid.
Any rust-through / repair on the right rear door sill ?
Look at and drive a few cars - even at a dealer who might be
over-charging - a test drive is free research.
Good luck.
John T.



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