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RE: When a Deal isn't Really a Deal...
Awesome story and pics. I fear the same. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined, but no mechanic, and I'm going to need to buy a vehicle here in South FL soon. Looking at stuff on craigslist...everything looks like a scam. Even legit vehicles. I'm afraid to even go look at something, much less buy something.
It helps to take advantage of folks that know better, since one can't know it all. Glad it all worked out!
Now go put some flaming poop bags on the seller's doorstep.
@negativer if you haven't already made a purchase and your looking for a decent used vehicle I could give you a few pointers depending on the vehicle. Do to the fact that every vehicle has its +/- I'd rather know the vehicle your after and what to look for rather than tell xxx # of problems with various vehicles and still miss the most important ones.
My thanks for the offer to assist! We're in the early stages, but are looking in the 2012-14 vicinity of Ford Edge, Mazda CX5/CX7, maybe Honda Element. Just need a small/midsize SUV, something bigger and safer with good visibility for the wife to drive.
I'd steer clear of the Mazda. I've been under a Mazda hood way too many times. The Ford's not a bad choice nor the Honda, I'd verify if they are near a 100,000mi mark that if the engine has a timing belt or chain. If it's a belt and it hasn't been replaced it needs it done VERY SOON! If it's a chain there is no worries unless it's making noise. I'd also say make sure the check engine light is working. To do that turn the key to the run position but do not start and a check engine/service engine soon light should come on if it doesn't it's disarmed and something could be VERY wrong.
Have you considered a Toyota Highlander or RAV4 and Nissan Pathfinder there also a good choice.
Love the Highlander, actually, but they're kind of spendy. RAV4 had caught my eye though; seems like you get a lot of car for the money.
Get the element and I can live vicariously through you...some more...
Get the element and I can live vicariously through you...some more...
Are you a fan of the Element? I think they stopped making them in 2011, so they're starting to get pretty cheap now.
My personal preference would be the Toyota or Nissan. My have a price tag , but Toyota especially holds it's value well. Plus either one look in every shop you go by and see what they have inside... Most generally if Toyota or Nissan is in there when I worked full time in a shop at least it was for routine maintenance. Rarely because it died.
Wise words. Thanks! Sure you don't want to come to Florida? :)
I believe I'd say want and afford are two different things... Lol