help me buy a used car

[Brock]

My kid needs a car. I want to spend no more than 5500. I've always been partial to hondas, but I find them to be vastly overpriced, especially in this particular dollar range. And toyotas, forget about it. I am finding a lot of seemingly very nice pontiac products in this dollar range, with not too many miles. G6's, grand prixs, etc. I've never been a pontiac man, but they look like really nice cars with a reliable drivetrain.

The kid like subarus and mazdas, but I doubt I'm going to find much for that money.

I'm also considering a few mustangs, but don't know too much about them.

so cp, what kind of car would you be looking for?

[hometeam]

awww shiiiiiiiiii


where do you live?

[Brock]

Lawrence

[Dunit35]

I sold a 4 door 97' Honda Accord with 179k miles for $3300 back in 2012. That thing is still driving like a champ.

[TambaBerry]

I had a grand prix, loved that car. It had 250k miles on it before I got rid of it. I still don't know why gm got rid of Pontiac.

[Easy 6]

Ask any mechanic about Buicks 3.8 liter V6 and they'll tell you its pretty much bulletproof... the kid may not like a Buicks lines, but it will pretty much never let him, or you, down.

[rabblerouser]

Ask any mechanic about Buicks 3.8 liter V6 and they'll tell you its pretty much bulletproof... the kid may not like a Buicks lines, but it will pretty much never let him, or you, down.

I put over 300,000 miles on a LeSabre.

Just change the oil.

[BigMeatballDave]

Ask any mechanic about Buicks 3.8 liter V6 and they'll tell you its pretty much bulletproof... the kid may not like a Buicks lines, but it will pretty much never let him, or you, down.

That is a solid engine.

[WhawhaWhat]

2003 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan GLS (http://www.rockautokc.com/Vehicle/location-Overland_Park-Kansas-carsforsale/84527/2003-Volkswagen-Jetta-Sedan-GLS.aspx)

[BigMeatballDave]

I sold a 4 door 97' Honda Accord with 179k miles for $3300 back in 2012. That thing is still driving like a champ.

You did well. Book value is around $1000 less.

[BigRedChief]

My 2005 Mustang has 144K miles on it and going strong. No issues so far.

[Buehler445]

I had a grand prix, loved that car. It had 250k miles on it before I got rid of it. I still don't know why gm got rid of Pontiac.

Because they hate me. Had a Grand Prix and a G6 and I loved them both.

Ask any mechanic about Buicks 3.8 liter V6 and they'll tell you its pretty much bulletproof... the kid may not like a Buicks lines, but it will pretty much never let him, or you, down.

That engine was available in Grand Prix's. I'll vouch for the motor. Mine was a champ.

My kid needs a car. I want to spend no more than 5500. I've always been partial to hondas, but I find them to be vastly overpriced, especially in this particular dollar range. And toyotas, forget about it. I am finding a lot of seemingly very nice pontiac products in this dollar range, with not too many miles. G6's, grand prixs, etc. I've never been a pontiac man, but they look like really nice cars with a reliable drivetrain.

The kid like subarus and mazdas, but I doubt I'm going to find much for that money.

I'm also considering a few mustangs, but don't know too much about them.

so cp, what kind of car would you be looking for?

I'd stay away from Mustangs unless they changed them to front wheel drive. I've been a Pontiac man, and as long as you take care of them, they are great. The interior isn't top of the line, but you're not looking for top of the line prices. I wish I hadn't sold either one I've owned. Sunfire's are junk though, don't buy those.

[Pushead2]

I had three Pontiacs, loved them all. The 3.8 is one hell of a engine.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

your insurer will love the mustang.

you might catch some flack, but look into what year Hyundai you can get into for that. My wife had an Accent in college that was a tank, and we have an 8 year old Santa Fe we are very happy with.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Pontiacs will be cheaper in part because they are a dead product.

[58-4ever]

I'd think about a Subaru in that range. Don't be too scared off by miles with those cars.

[MahiMike]

Here ya go.

http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/4829438583.html

[Scorp]

Local for you
http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/4791835204.html

[Scorp]

1 owner clean
http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/4828834681.html

[Radar Chief]

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4820284273.html

A bit out of your price range but maybe you can talk him down, work a trade. ;)

[Buehler445]

Pontiacs will be cheaper in part because they are a dead product.

I tried to go buy a newer one after they canned the line and they weren't any cheaper. Might be now, but they weren't then. I haven't heard any problems getting parts.

[Titty Meat]

You live in Lawrence and don't drive a prius?

[mikeyis4dcats.]

I tried to go buy a newer one after they canned the line and they weren't any cheaper. Might be now, but they weren't then. I haven't heard any problems getting parts.

parts shouldn't be an issue, but people don't want dead products as much.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/4808834482.html

http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/sonata/2006/

he's overpriced, but bet you can talk him down.

[loochy]

I haven't heard any problems getting parts.

that's because they are basically chevy

[mikeyis4dcats.]

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/ctd/4829276571.html

[Brock]

your insurer will love the mustang.

you might catch some flack, but look into what year Hyundai you can get into for that. My wife had an Accent in college that was a tank, and we have an 8 year old Santa Fe we are very happy with.

Do you think insurance would be high on a v6 stang?

[mikeyis4dcats.]

Do you think insurance would be high on a v6 stang?

it would be higher than a sedan, especially for a kid

[Buehler445]

Do you think insurance would be high on a v6 stang?

I don't know what they are now, but in the 90s and early 2000's, when Mustangs started getting cheaper everyone bought their kid one, and almost everybody's kid wrecked one. So at least a few years ago, insurance was out-fucking-rageous.

I'd grab a couple VINs from a few cars and see what they're running.

[Saulbadguy]

I don't know what they are now, but in the 90s and early 2000's, when Mustangs started getting cheaper everyone bought their kid one, and almost everybody's kid wrecked one. So at least a few years ago, insurance was out-fucking-rageous.

I'd grab a couple VINs from a few cars and see what they're running.

I almost bought a 4 cylinder mustang back in the 90's and even then, the insurance was ridiculously more than what I ended up getting (V6 Chevy Cavalier).

[Pablo]

Do you think insurance would be high on a v6 stang?This was back in the early 00's; but I had a V6 Mustang. 17 years old. My full coverage was close to $300/month if I remember correctly.

[ThaVirus]

I'd recommend a Honda Civic or Accord or a Toyota Corolla or Camry.

They're pretty cheap to buy, reliable, easy and cheap to maintain/repair, and cheap on gas.

Legitimately a win all around for a young kid on his first car. He can go for looks on his next car- the one he pays for himself.

[Frosty]

I'd recommend a Honda Civic or Accord or a Toyota Corolla or Camry.

When I was looking for a car for my son a couple of years ago, all of those cars you listed had a highly inflated price or had been heavily modified (Civics primarily) or were on a salvage title. A lot of the Hondas were on second engines. I couldn't find a single one I felt comfortable with.

[ThaVirus]

When I was looking for a car for my son a couple of years ago, all of those cars you listed had a highly inflated price or had been heavily modified (Civics primarily) or were on a salvage title. A lot of the Hondas were on second engines. I couldn't find a single one I felt comfortable with.


That's just my recommendation, as my experience has been good.

I owned a Civic in which the transmission took a shit at 240,000 miles and a Camry with 164,000 miles now that drives like a champ. I put about 100,000 miles between the two and only unscheduled maintenance was a hose on the Civic and an oxygen sensor and a front cover oil leak on the Camry. All in all about 1 hour worth of work on two high mileage vehicles. Ain't too shabby.

[ThaVirus]

It's important to note that Civic I first owned was a piece of shit rust bucket too. It was obvious the previous owners didn't take care of it at all.

Still made it over 200,000 miles. That's pretty good for a lemon. No telling how long I'd have driven that thing had it been taken care of..

[Frosty]

That's just my recommendation, as my experience has been good.

I owned a Civic in which the transmission took a shit at 240,000 miles and a Camry with 164,000 miles now that drives like a champ. I put about 100,000 miles between the two and only unscheduled maintenance was a hose on the Civic and an oxygen sensor and a front cover oil leak on the Camry. All in all about 1 hour worth of work on two high mileage vehicles. Ain't too shabby.

My wife has a 2006 CR-V that we bought new and her folks drive nothing but Accords, so I have nothing against Hondas. It just that every time one of these threads come up it's always "Buy a Honda or Toyota". It's just that in my experience (and apparently Brock's), that cheap Honda is pretty mythical. The stuff that is out there for < $5000 is pretty much trashed.

It probably depends on area though.

[journeyscarab]

A few I am looking at...

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4828847622.html

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4808101078.html

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/4830424810.html

Unfortunately I am in the $2-3K range right now.

[ThaVirus]

My wife has a 2006 CR-V that we bought new and her folks drive nothing but Accords, so I have nothing against Hondas. It just that every time one of these threads come up it's always "Buy a Honda or Toyota". It's just that in my experience (and apparently Brock's), that cheap Honda is pretty mythical. The stuff that is out there for < $5000 is pretty much trashed.

It probably depends on area though.


Definitely, as well as just personal opinion.

I will personally always recommend Hondas and Toyotas to anyone looking to get a kid his first car. In my opinion, kids shouldn't be driving cars that as too expensive unless they've bought it themselves. Plus, we all know kids drive their cars to shit when they first get them. Best to have something that gets good gas mileage and won't cost much on insurance or repair/maintenance.

[ModSocks]

This was back in the early 00's; but I had a V6 Mustang. 17 years old. My full coverage was close to $300/month if I remember correctly.

This. If it's a V8 they'll just rape you even harder.

As a young man, you're kinda fucked when it comes to insurance if the car is even slightly decent.

[Frosty]

This. If it's a V8 they'll just rape you even harder.

As a young man, you're kinda ****ed when it comes to insurance if the car is even slightly decent.

Shit, I had a 4 cylinder Camaro when I was 20 and the insurance was more than the payment. It's worse now (said as the father of two under 21 boys).

The best cars for insurance are cars that kids don't typically drive (like Buick). Any "sporty" car will be a killer.

[Dayze]

my first car, '85 Olds 442...insurance was more than my payment lol.

...and gas was only like $.95/gal then too. No way I could afford to drive that car today in terms of MPG. ....even what I'm making $ now. lol. Good times. Every ticket I've ever received (sans one BS tick on the sport bike about 6 years ago) was in that car back in 1994/1995.

[jerryforeverrice80]

i just got my 17yr old daughter an 05 mazda3 with 114k on it for 4k and she loves it then again she has a dad that can fix it and the 3.8 are bulletproof.

[ThaVirus]

Heh.

I paid $3200 for my first car, the Honda Civic. The insurance I paid for the year was damn near as much as the car itself.

Fucking bullshit.

[Dayze]

I think my 442 I paid $4300 for that car. it was in immaculate shape. I regularly kick myself for selling it while I was in the Navy in California and it was here in KC.

what I wouldn't give to have it back.
#sumbitch

[Frosty]

Heh.

I paid $3200 for my first car, the Honda Civic. The insurance I paid for the year was damn near as much as the car itself.

****ing bullshit.

A lot of kids own Civics so the insurance is really high. My wife's CR-V has really cheap insurance but the same year Civic was a lot more expensive. Since my son is a snowboarder, we went with an Impreza for him. The insurance isn't exactly cheap but it was better than a lot of cars.

[MahiMike]

my first car, '85 Olds 442...insurance was more than my payment lol.

...and gas was only like $.95/gal then too. No way I could afford to drive that car today in terms of MPG. ....even what I'm making $ now. lol. Good times. Every ticket I've ever received (sans one BS tick on the sport bike about 6 years ago) was in that car back in 1994/1995.

My 1st car was a 67 Ford Falcon. $150 for the car. $150 for 6 mos insurance. I was pissed.

[Brock]

i just got my 17yr old daughter an 05 mazda3 with 114k on it for 4k and she loves it then again she has a dad that can fix it and the 3.8 are bulletproof.

What sort of fixing has it needed?

[go bo]

my first car was a 1958 olds 88...

talk about a tank...

bought it outright and that was before mandatory insurance laws (1932)...

[go bo]

What sort of fixing has it needed?

i have in-laws with high-mileage mazdas - they absolutely love them!

[TambaBerry]

What you do is listyourself as the primary driver than add the kid on as a secondary. Save you tons in insurance.

[KC native]

What sort of fixing has it needed?

I have an 08 Mazda3 with the 2 liter motor. I'm at 92k on that car.

It has needed zero repairs. It has had a couple minor recalls.

I've only had to do routine maintenance on it.

The cabin air filters on them are in a shit location and really affect how well the A/C works. So you will have to replace those every couple of years (maybe more depending on where it is driven).

[Brock]

What you do is listyourself as the primary driver than add the kid on as a secondary. Save you tons in insurance.

Unf., he's going to arkansas to be a razorback so I don't know if that would work.

[mikeyis4dcats.]

What you do is listyourself as the primary driver than add the kid on as a secondary. Save you tons in insurance.

thats not going to work if you have 3 drivers and 3 cars.

[Frosty]

Unf., he's going to arkansas to be a razorback so I don't know if that would work.

It won't if he won't be living with you (and prepare yourself for the bill).

When we tried to add the kids as secondary drivers, our insurance company moved them to secondary drivers on the most expensive car. It was cheaper to put them as primary drivers on their own cheap cars and leave them off of our cars.

My oldest is at college 3.5 hours away. We couldn't afford the cost of the insurance for him to have his car at college so he does without (lives on campus and has friends with cars). It's a pain sometimes to have to go get him for vacations and such. We just put his car in storage while he is at school and take the insurance off, so can save a little money that way.

[TambaBerry]

I paid 20 bucks a month because of this

[Scorp]

What you do is listyourself as the primary driver than add the kid on as a secondary. Save you tons in insurance.

Until they have an accident and then your insurance is jacked for a few years. :spock:

[jerryforeverrice80]

What sort of fixing has it needed?

so far its been pretty good to her.

[LiveSteam]

I just bought a used 1994 Plymouth mini van. Jerked out all the seats but the front two. Now I have mobile toolbox

[Dayze]

I just bought a used 1994 Plymouth mini van. Jerked out all the seats but the front two. Now I have mobile toolbox

I read this as " I jerked off on all the seats but the front two"

LMAO

[SAUTO]

I read this as " I jerked off on all the seats but the front two"

LMAO

Me too ROFL

[stevieray]

is this a troll thread?

[Brock]

No. /donger

What makes you say that? /pitt gorilla

[HonestChieffan]

If i lived in Lawrence Id walk or ride a repurposed bike. If I had to have a car Id have to have a Prius or a Subaru with a rainbow bumper sticker and a free tibet sign in the back window. $5500 is gonna buy some serious quality.

[Brock]

Thanks?

[stevieray]

No. /donger

What makes you say that? /pitt gorilla

me start thread?/Deberg

lol..just from past experience of your knowledge of cars....

[WilliamTheIrish]

No. /donger

What makes you say that? /pitt gorilla

LMAO

[Mav]

What sort of fixing has it needed?
They don't need much. My buddy bought a 2005 for 7 grand. It had 130k on it, he had no problems with it. I bought a 2010 with 20k, and it's been amazing.

[dannybcaitlyn]

Pontiacs will be cheaper in part because they are a dead product.

The Bandit Version coming. Bad ass!
http://releasedateprice2016.com/2015-pontiac-firebird-trans/

[Lzen]

Anyone got suggestions on models and years for a decent little car for under $2000? This is for my 18 year old and he's buying it himself. I noticed there were several recommendations for Pontiac Grand Prix. I thought that the early to mid 90s models were junk (head gasket or intake issues). Am I wrong on that?

[Buehler445]

Anyone got suggestions on models and years for a decent little car for under $2000? This is for my 18 year old and he's buying it himself. I noticed there were several recommendations for Pontiac Grand Prix. I thought that the early to mid 90s models were junk (head gasket or intake issues). Am I wrong on that?

Mine was a 98 and it was bulletproof.

[SAUTO]

Anyone got suggestions on models and years for a decent little car for under $2000? This is for my 18 year old and he's buying it himself. I noticed there were several recommendations for Pontiac Grand Prix. I thought that the early to mid 90s models were junk (head gasket or intake issues). Am I wrong on that?

you would want the 3.8L


NOT a 3.4 or 3.1

[Skyy God]

My '03 Acura CL-S is for sale. 165K miles, fairly reasonable to insure.

Engine is fantastic, but the transmission flares intermittently from 2nd to 3rd. I got around that by using manumatic shifting.

http://i58.tinypic.com/s27hg7.jpg

[Lzen]

you would want the 3.8L


NOT a 3.4 or 3.1

I had a 95 Buick Skylark that I bought in 96 with 33k on it. We put another 100k on it over the next several years. Never had really any trouble with it. It had the 3.1, if memory serves. Would that be the same engine as the 3.1 they put in the Pontiac Grand Prix?

[Frosty]

Man, a $2000 car is likely to be a money pit. I haven't seen anything in that price range worth a crap in years. The possible exception may be some older full sized pickups, though that may have changed with the lower gas prices.

[Frosty]

Man, a $2000 car is likely to be a money pit. I haven't seen anything in that price range worth a crap in years. The possible exception may be some older full sized pickups, though that may have changed with the lower gas prices.

But then again, if I was in that price range, I would check out something like this http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4847219118.html

or this http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4847202386.html

and definitely this http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4840059495.html

[SAUTO]

I had a 95 Buick Skylark that I bought in 96 with 33k on it. We put another 100k on it over the next several years. Never had really any trouble with it. It had the 3.1, if memory serves. Would that be the same engine as the 3.1 they put in the Pontiac Grand Prix?

yes and they are known for intake gasket and head gasket problems which if ignored could ruin the lower end.


trust me on this one.

[SAUTO]

But then again, if I was in that price range, I would check out something like this http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4847219118.html

or this http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4847202386.html

and definitely this http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/4840059495.html

i would run away from the intrigue.

the 98 looks to be a good buy and if its as clean as the pics it is a GREAT buy.


i have sold tons of those and lesabres too all have brought over 3000

[Frosty]

i would run away from the intrigue.


Because of the intake gaskets?

[TambaBerry]

you would want the 3.8L


NOT a 3.4 or 3.1

I had a 3.1 never had any problems with it

[SAUTO]

Because of the intake gaskets?

Everyone I've ever known that had one fought electrical issues until they punted the car.

[SAUTO]

I had a 3.1 never had any problems with it

Awesome.

[mlyonsd]

Awesome.3.8 is the best motor GM ever made. Kid is running a 99 Bonneville while at college with 238k on it. Motor is the only thing not falling apart at this point.

[SAUTO]

3.8 is the best motor GM ever made. Kid is running a 99 Bonneville while at college with 238k on it. Motor is the only thing not falling apart at this point.

They will run forever.

I've replaced quite a few plastic upper plenums on them but that's about it. They ran an egr port right against a plastic intake. Lol. New one comes with a new smaller egr port to install. And the plastic coolant elbows above the water pump. They make those aluminum now.w

[Perineum Ripper]

3.8 is the best motor GM ever made. Kid is running a 99 Bonneville while at college with 238k on it. Motor is the only thing not falling apart at this point.

I got to say the 4.3..had 1 in my 94 S-10 and put 500,000 on it just changing oil..and the other regular maintenance..I did replace head gaskets at 300,000 but that was just a precaution and thought that was a lot cheaper than buying a new truck

My uncle still has his 95 S-10 with a 4.3 and he has around 600,000 on it..just changing oil..regular maintenance..we did have to replace head gaskets on it twice..first time at 200,000 and again at 300,000

[SAUTO]

I got to say the 4.3..had 1 in my 94 S-10 and put 500,000 on it just changing oil..and the other regular maintenance..I did replace head gaskets at 300,000 but that was just a precaution and thought that was a lot cheaper than buying a new truck

My uncle still has his 95 S-10 with a 4.3 and he has around 600,000 on it..just changing oil..regular maintenance..we did have to replace head gaskets on it twice..first time at 200,000 and again at 300,000

Basically same block as a 5.7

[Perineum Ripper]

Basically same block as a 5.7

Loved those motors too

[Simply Red]

I'M NOT HELPING YOU WITH ANYTHING UNTIL YOU ANSWER MY CONCERNED FRIEND QUESTION!

[Brock]

You have to use bigger font. I can't read what you are saying.

[Simply Red]

You have to use bigger font. I can't read what you are saying.

HA. Go German Brock.

[Brock]

I don't know how to fix bmws.

[Lzen]

What do you guys think of Ford Taurus in the 1998-2001 range?
Also, Chevy Malibu around 1999?

[Lzen]

Anyone?


Bueller?


Bueller?

[KC native]

What do you guys think of Ford Taurus in the 1998-2001 range?
Also, Chevy Malibu around 1999?

Pieces of shit. Both of them.

[threebag]

Pieces of shit. Both of them.

If the tires stuck out far enough to use for chairs and it had graphics you'd be in.

[Easy 6]

What do you guys think of Ford Taurus in the 1998-2001 range?
Also, Chevy Malibu around 1999?

I'd take the Tore-ass over that Malibu eight days a week, that Ford was a decent car for the money, still tons of them driving around.

[SAUTO]

What do you guys think of Ford Taurus in the 1998-2001 range?
Also, Chevy Malibu around 1999?

The Taurus 3.0 dohc was a piece of shit IMO.


The 3.0 ohv was a pretty good motor in those years . The heater cores love to plug up around here due to the idiotic design.

[Simply Red]

just get an 08 335i and throw a tune on it - you will be faster than 90% of what's out there on the road.

[Simply Red]

I don't know how to fix bmws.

very fair - and that's a huge gripe - though things don't go wrong too often - if and when they do - you can face a $900 - 2k repair VERY easily - that's a huge complaint of mine - but I truly think BMW are a tad more reliable than an Audi - yet nowhere near a Japanese when referencing reliability - It's hard to beat a Honda or Toyota if you're looking for value and dependability. I just happen to love cars and it's the only thing I TRULY have in my life. HA HA anyhow - good luck to you - by the way did you actually buy anything yet?

[hometeam]

How fast is a rental car?

Cause that's what you'll be driving if you buy a BMW~

[Fairplay]

threebag02's avatar always gives me a chuckle.

[Simply Red]

How fast is a rental car?

Cause that's what you'll be driving if you buy a BMW~

had way more problems w. audis than I ever have w/ ANY of my BMW's - and I've owned two Audi's and four BMW's - the main thing BMW does shitty are Lamps - Like headlights - seriously that's all that I've had go wrong w/ my current two - The Audi's are what were constantly breaking.

[Bearcat]

had way more problems w. audis than I ever have w/ ANY of my BMW's - and I've owned two Audi's and four BMW's - the main thing BMW does shitty are Lamps - Like headlights - seriously that's all that I've had go wrong w/ my current two - The Audi's are what were constantly breaking.

Test drove an m235i the other day... holy crap, that would be a fun car.

[Brock]

very fair - and that's a huge gripe - though things don't go wrong too often - if and when they do - you can face a $900 - 2k repair VERY easily - that's a huge complaint of mine - but I truly think BMW are a tad more reliable than an Audi - yet nowhere near a Japanese when referencing reliability - It's hard to beat a Honda or Toyota if you're looking for value and dependability. I just happen to love cars and it's the only thing I TRULY have in my life. HA HA anyhow - good luck to you - by the way did you actually buy anything yet?

No. I've kind of zeroed in on mustangs at the moment though.

[-King-]

had way more problems w. audis than I ever have w/ ANY of my BMW's - and I've owned two Audi's and four BMW's - the main thing BMW does shitty are Lamps - Like headlights - seriously that's all that I've had go wrong w/ my current two - The Audi's are what were constantly breaking.

What years are they?
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[hometeam]

No. I've kind of zeroed in on mustangs at the moment though.

I have about 20 of them. You should PM me~

[KC native]

If the tires stuck out far enough to use for chairs and it had graphics you'd be in.

No, they were both bland shit mobiles at the time (the newer models of both are much better cars now).

I had a 96 Grand Am back then. It was tinted the fuck out, had a pair of 12's, and was the dark green color (which was an awesome color). I busted my ass to buy that car.

[KC native]

I don't know how to fix bmws.

It's no different than any other car.

Just pay attention to how you take it apart, fix whatever's wrong, and then put it back together.

[KC native]

How fast is a rental car?

Cause that's what you'll be driving if you buy a BMW~

LMAO

Wanna know the fastest car you'll ever drive?






A rental car.

[Simply Red]

What years are they?
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M5 2010
135i 2008

[Simply Red]

Test drove an m235i the other day... holy crap, that would be a fun car.

Yes it's a sick ride - I like the m4 initiation commercial still.


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[Perineum Ripper]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/141556313639

This is the car you need..sweet classic

[Brock]

So I bought an 04 mustang v6 with a ton of miles. Runs and drives good, in fair condition.

Sauto, what problems should I be on the lookout for?

[SAUTO]

So I bought an 04 mustang v6 with a ton of miles. Runs and drives good, in fair condition.

Sauto, what problems should I be on the lookout for?

Which v6?

[Brock]

Which v6?

I believe it to be a 3.9.

[SAUTO]

3.9 is a good motor by that time. Some had intake vacuum leaks but if it was one of them fel pro makes a problem solver that is awesome. Not sure what year they fixed it.


Other than that I can't really think of anything.

[Brock]

This thing runs good, but at times I think I hear an exhaust leak. One thing I've read about these engines is that the exhaust manifolds are prone to cracking. I'll be crawling all over it this weekend.

[SAUTO]

This thing runs good, but at times I think I hear an exhaust leak. One thing I've read about these engines is that the exhaust manifolds are prone to cracking. I'll be crawling all over it this weekend.

Check the passenger side.

I have replaced a passenger side or two in the past now that you mention it...

[-King-]

So I bought an 04 mustang v6 with a ton of miles. Runs and drives good, in fair condition.

Sauto, what problems should I be on the lookout for?

Snow.

[Buehler445]

Get it aligned. Even if it needs nothing it is cheaper than tires. With that many miles it probably needs it.

This thing runs good, but at times I think I hear an exhaust leak. One thing I've read about these engines is that the exhaust manifolds are prone to cracking. I'll be crawling all over it this weekend.

I don't know anything about mustangs but most of the time the exhaust leaks I've had have been past the manifold.

[Brock]

Get it aligned. Even if it needs nothing it is cheaper than tires. With that many miles it probably needs it.



I don't know anything about mustangs but most of the time the exhaust leaks I've had have been past the manifold.

I'll probably be replacing ball joints and bushings as we go along.

[stevieray]

I'll probably be replacing ball joints and bushings as we go along.

good idea ..check front axle seals.....change the differential oil.