[Kermit]

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This is the car I'm looking at. It has 137k miles on it, the car has been well taken care of, but I have yet to see (this weekend I should have some pictures, if not a new car). I KNOW the transmission is screwed up, but I got a quote for $1200 which isn't too bad. The car is $800 as is, and it's a 3.2L automatic. In the past 6 months it's had new tires, new radiator, new spark plugs.

Anything I should ask about? Look for? Be wary of buying this car? I am going to just keep it maintained and use it for commuting.

If I get the transmision rebuilt though it will have a shift kit and a transmission cooler.

Anywhere near Memphis, TN to get a 120K maintenance done?

Thanks for any and all help

 

[Bob Gervais]

Careful on the transmission pricing. Without a teardown, it's hard to give an accurate price. Sometimes, if the "hard parts", like the pump, or other mechanical parts need replacing, it'll drive the price up.

It sounds like a fair deal for the car you're getting, and things that have already been done to it.

I'm not sure of anyone in the Memphis area, although you could try posting to [email protected], or on shoforum, to see if anyone's in the area.

 

[Kermit]

Thanks for the advice. I got to see the car this weekend and it was the BIGGEST PIECE ever... Every body piece had damage, the panels were broken inside, the moonroof leaked, reverse didn't work, the car overheated. Looking under the car there was 1 drip per second of antifreeze. It pays to check it out before you buy.

 

[mikehawk]

Just go with storm trooper. :thumb:

 

[SHO Continental]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhh It's my car's twin!!!!