to buy or not to buy

[lady j]

is there anything i should look for in particular in buying a 2001 st with 90k miles. it seems to be in good condition. its being sold by a dealer so i really dont have any history info on it. i want a small pick up and this one is the cutest and most versatile. i lost a 95 mustang gt in hurricane katrina and i had a few problems but it was still hanging at 170k. i bought it at 108k and right after i bought it it would kill on me while driving or wouldnt start until it was ready. i dont want to have those problems if i can help it, but its hard to tell with used cars

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

I would recommend a mechanic, not associated with the dealership, go over the vehicle. Make sure everything is sound. What is the dealer asking for it?

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

I agree with SST. The mechanic is the way to go. if not take it for a drive and do not turn on the radio. Listen to the engine and tranny. If the engine races between shifts, it has a tranny problem or old fluid in it. Good luck and let us know.

 

[Ben Poche]

hello lady j i am also from the new orleans area what dealer is it at and i can pass by it tomorrow and look at it and see if their is any thing particular that stands out.

 

[shawn stonbraker 2]

You're a man among men Ben.

 

[Ben Poche]

finding a mechanic in this area right now is not an easy thing to do

 

[paulette lopez 2]

hey lady my advice is pull a car fax. and have a transmission specialist look at the tranny

i bought my sporttrac with 64,000 miles on it. and i bought it in aprial 8, 2005, and now it has 71,000 and i just had the tranny tore into. cause my OD lite came on so i took it in and they had to replace a inner tranny ceal . and that cost me 691 dollars. so make sure you have a very good mechanic check it out. so goodluck lady

 

[vern k 2]

i would stay away from used cars in the South now.

Try to find the lineage of the vehicle, and if there is ANY chance it is a flood vehicle, run.

I speak from experience here in Houston.



When i was looking for an ST, I found one that was absolutley mint, 3 yrs old, but the price seemed low. After doing all my due dilegence the owner finally fessed up it was a flood vehicle, but said all he had to change was the tranny. and it was better than new now.