I'd also check the oil level (when the car is cold) - if it's low, then maybe the owner wasn't taking good care of the car. If it's dirty, ditto. If there's white stuff in the oil, run away....
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tommyrot - Apr 15, 2008 12:41:39 pm PDT #4826 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
beekaytee - Apr 15, 2008 12:43:23 pm PDT #4827 of 10001
Compassionately intolerant
Sparky, howze our Sassy today?
I'm about to run off to a client session, but I've been thinking about you guys all day.
You gotta come to next month's Yappy Hour...the 17th at 4pm. We're walking, we're walking t /Dave . Can't wait to use that joke.
Sparky1 - Apr 15, 2008 12:46:32 pm PDT #4828 of 10001
Librarian Warlord
Sassy is good. I didn't hear from the doctor today, but I'll call tomorrow if there's no message at home.
I think we'll be in town for that Yappy Hour!
lisah - Apr 15, 2008 1:42:59 pm PDT #4829 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
Unfortunately, I don't know a mechanic, and this car is about a hour away from where we live.
I'd find a mechanic near where it is and take it there.
NoiseDesign - Apr 15, 2008 1:48:28 pm PDT #4830 of 10001
Our wings are not tired
Do you have AAA? If you do check with them about good mechanics in the area that can check out a used car.
omnis_audis - Apr 15, 2008 2:03:01 pm PDT #4831 of 10001
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Dealership is your friend in this case. When I purchased my boat of a van, I took it to the Chevy dealership, told them I was thinking of buying the car, can they look it over. They spent about an hour and checked 80 major things. When I purchased the Prius, I took it to the Toyota, and they did the same thing, only it was like 120 points or something. It will cost you about 1-1.5 hours of labor (figure about $100) and well worth it.
Cashmere - Apr 15, 2008 2:32:23 pm PDT #4832 of 10001
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Suzi, when I was in college, I test drove a used car from a private owner. I drove it into town and pulled into the nearest mechanic (it was an hour away from our home town, so I didn't know anyone close by). I asked if they ran diagnostics on cars and they said yes, for $25. Best $25 I ever spent. The mechanic told me it was a great car and I bought it. I drove that thing for 8 years (and it was already 5 years old when I bought it).
brenda m - Apr 15, 2008 3:07:31 pm PDT #4833 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
A lot of mechanics will do a pre-sale inspection for reasonable cost - under a hundred last I did it, though more than $25. Totally worth it.
SuziQ - Apr 15, 2008 3:21:25 pm PDT #4834 of 10001
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Thank y'all so much. I pretty much copied the last bunch of posts and sent them to K-Bug. She says THANKS!
javachik - Apr 15, 2008 3:48:51 pm PDT #4835 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Suzi, why a Taurus and not a Japanese model? Just curious.