Buying a new car...
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Buying a new car...
Not for me, of course...the Bonneville will remain mine until it gets turned to scrap. But my girlfriend is looking for a new car, and has about $4000 to work with. We've looked up the basics, and the main thing I'm wondering is if looking up a history report on the car you want to buy is worth it, and if so, by what means? Carfax?
I come here since I know you are all so knowledgable, and definately 10x more mature than any other car forum I've ever trolled/frequented.
I come here since I know you are all so knowledgable, and definately 10x more mature than any other car forum I've ever trolled/frequented.
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Also, what'* the proper way about inquiring about a car? Call the seller up and ask to see the car in person? I would never buy without driving the car first...but I've never bought outside of a dealership.
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Originally Posted by chr0mius
Also, what'* the proper way about inquiring about a car? Call the seller up and ask to see the car in person? I would never buy without driving the car first...but I've never bought outside of a dealership.
If they won't let ya take it for a test drive,take ya money elsewhere
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Just so you all know, I tried to get her to buy a Bonnie, but she wouldn't give in...she needs the economy, and we both decided the Bonnie is too much car for her anyways
Also, my car would get jealous.
Also, my car would get jealous.
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Don't forget to look underneath the car for signs of heavy rusting, inside the trunk also.
Look inside the engine bay for mismatch paint(indication of accident)
Look at the engine/trans frame welds. Do they look like they were grinded down and re-welded?(another accident indication)
Look for handwritten letters and numbers on key parts like A-arms, engine, trans, etc. These are junkyard markings.
Could go on and on and on and on.....
Look inside the engine bay for mismatch paint(indication of accident)
Look at the engine/trans frame welds. Do they look like they were grinded down and re-welded?(another accident indication)
Look for handwritten letters and numbers on key parts like A-arms, engine, trans, etc. These are junkyard markings.
Could go on and on and on and on.....
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Girls like Grand Ams. Take a look at the V6 versions around 99-02. I know a few girls that have them and they love the economy and reliability. But they like the styling the most.
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Back to the original question, there is a lot of stuff that may not show up on Carfax. Carfax knows nothing about the minor accident my car was in waaaaaaay back.