Posted on Oct 17, 2016
What are the most common red flags to look for when purchasing a used car? - Quora
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I was lucky once while helping my father-in-law shop for a used car. We happened to arrive just as a Chevrolet Chevelle was brought in. I grabbed it and took it for a "test drive" before the dealer could monkey with it. I took it to a mechanic and we went over it with a fine tooth comb discovering no major issues. Best used car buy I ever participated in. At the other end of the spectrum, my father traded in a Mercury Meteor to purchase a 1964 Mercury Marauder. One of his car pool buddies like that Meteor and my father told him where to find it. He also gave him a service report he had received on the Meteor the day he bought the Marauder. The dealer pointed out the low mileage (which was about 20,000 miles less than that stated on the service report. Color the dealer embarrassed.
What are the most common red flags to look for when purchasing a used car? - Quora
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I'm sure you've got more answers than you can use. I'll throw my 2 cents out there.
Right mow I would say FLOOD cars. There has been plenty of flooded areas in the last couple of years. It is easy to prep them for re-sale and if you DON'T know what and how to look for it you can get a lemon pretty easily.
Second to that would be outright neglect. Specifically engine abuse, A.K.A. lack of maintenance. Running poor oil and not changing it. Terrible for bearings and rings. In that order. IMHO, of course.
Right mow I would say FLOOD cars. There has been plenty of flooded areas in the last couple of years. It is easy to prep them for re-sale and if you DON'T know what and how to look for it you can get a lemon pretty easily.
Second to that would be outright neglect. Specifically engine abuse, A.K.A. lack of maintenance. Running poor oil and not changing it. Terrible for bearings and rings. In that order. IMHO, of course.
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I think you were spot on to take it to a Mechanic and have him go through it. I've never owned a new car or truck. I try to buy a car with 30k-40k miles and a truck with less than 100k. I've always been able to put another 100k-150k on the car and 150k+ on the trucks. I usually have to go to the junkyard to get replacement doors for my trucks (Michigan winters and salt corrosion.)
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PO1 Lyndon Thomas
True. I wouldn't buy a car with over 40k on it. I've only had one new car my entire life. Done well so far. Pick your purchase and get it checked out if you can thoroughly.
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