View Full Version : What to look for when buying a used car
Orefus
07-15-2005, 05:14 PM
I am going to buy a used car, and i want to know what signs should i look for when i pop the hood, can some one good with cars make a list for me please?
Matra et Alpine
07-15-2005, 05:19 PM
A list isn't going to help you find all the things that might be possobel.
IF you are buying privately then you need to take a mechanic with you.....
Sorry, but a list won't guarantee it for you as each model and make has differetn things to look out for - beyond the OBVIOUS of oil leaks, water leaks, oil in water, water in oil, rust, corrosion, pipes rads
Orefus
07-15-2005, 05:22 PM
pipes rads? well im looking at audis but there a lot.
Quiggs
07-15-2005, 05:24 PM
Ask for records of maintenance. Especially if you're looking at a B5 Audi like your other threads would indicate. The turbos on those motors are notorious for breaking, especially if the car's been chipped; and the early 1.8T motors can suffer oil sludge if a regular change schedule wasn't adhered to.
It's the things you can't see that you have to be weary of with used cars. Try to buy from a dealer that has a certified used program. If you are looking at a private party car, take it to a mechanic that specializes in the brand.
Birdman
07-15-2005, 05:35 PM
As Matra said, no list would help. However, look for the obvious signs like rust, panel damage, condition of tires, see wether the panels line up proply.
There are several things to look at. Probably best to take a mechanic.
Orefus
07-15-2005, 06:45 PM
****ing pissed my mom wont pay insurance told me now i did all this ****ing research god shes such a fag.
PsychoChimp22
07-15-2005, 07:07 PM
****ing pissed my mom wont pay insurance told me now i did all this ****ing research god shes such a fag.
Hahaha, you just called your mom a fag...
Get a job, quit your bitchin.
Its not that difficult.
Orefus
07-15-2005, 07:51 PM
hmm 600 dollars a month car payments plus insurance????
johnnynumfiv
07-15-2005, 07:53 PM
hmm 600 dollars a month car payments plus insurance????
Get a cheaper car.
PsychoChimp22
07-15-2005, 08:05 PM
hmm 600 dollars a month car payments plus insurance????
$7200 year....
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Wtf were you planning on buying?!?? a R81?!?!???!?
Quiggs
07-15-2005, 08:14 PM
Where are you getting $600 a month for a B5 Audi?
maybe you should by a beat up civid for $100 dollars like the 75% of everbody else.
Egg Nog
07-15-2005, 10:59 PM
****ing pissed my mom wont pay insurance told me now i did all this ****ing research god shes such a fag.
Keep it up and you're getting banned. If I were one of your parents you'd be sleeping in your uninsured car for saying something like that.
PsychoChimp22
07-15-2005, 11:18 PM
Keep it up and you're getting banned. If I were one of your parents you'd be sleeping in your uninsured car for saying something like that.
Owned...
and seconded.
Mustang
07-16-2005, 01:34 AM
hmm 600 dollars a month car payments plus insurance????
ok i take ti back this guy is 100x worse than MP :p
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