Older Cars

[Freedom]

Get the carfax report before proceeding!

You should do this on any used car.

[Husky_mom]

The Fiero is a very nice looking car. I considered buying one many years ago but decided later that it would be a mistake for me. The car because of it's design has problems with the cooling system, and if not careful with oil levels, in crank, is proned to catching fire. The 7k price tag is high based on my research. The 86+ models are only bringing 5k. I would be suspect of the this low mileage on a 25 year old car.

Unless you plan to be your own mechanic then this car will cost you bigtime when you take it to a mechanic. My suggestion, listen to DAD.

what he said.. to me for another 1k you could get a much smaller but 2009-2010 new car.. at least here

the mileage is way low.. but could be if it was used as said... but very very rarely...

and as for parts.. while old car parts are less pricey (sometimes) they often get just as pricey as new ones being that they need to be special ordered as with so many new cars out many places don´t really stock them now.. and while this one is not as old it could be a bit like that..

I hope you find the car you like and is in great shape..especially a girl needs a very reliable car... no one wants to be stuck in the middle of nowhere but for a girl it might be less thrilling I´m sure..

[pomtzu]

what he said.. to me for another 1k you could get a much smaller but 2009-2010 new car.. at least here

Yikes - not here, that's for sure. You might be able to get a fairly decent car in that year range for 20K if you're lucky, and depending what area of the country you live in.

[Cataholic]

I have a 1999 Civic, with 175,000....are you interested? LOL...

[Alysser]

I have someone who offered to buy me a brand new car actually, but I don't want a totally new one as weird as the sounds. I'll be scared as hell to drive it and the insurance won't be fun to pay monthly either. A 17 year old driver driving a brand new car, I think not.

I actually checked out the Carfax report for this one, it looks clean, but still skeptical. I doubt my parents will let me get it. They want me to have a reliable car.

LOL Husky_mom, you can't get a new car for less then 18k here. If that were the case I'd have a 2010 Hyundai Genesis at this point. Yeah, I've never been stuck on the side of the road alone before, but that would be a bit scary.

Cataholic, Lower the miles a little and we have a deal.

Zara, yeah the insurance is the real killer in the end I think. I'm not positive what this particular car would cost in insurance but all the cars I tend to be interested in are in the category 'Sports car' and that'd be a killer especially with a 17 year old driver -_- My insurance right now is not terrible, I only drive 2 cars out of our 3. I will never drive that huge Navigator my mom has. My Dad's car is under 'Sports car' category thanks to the engine and I share a Saturn with my sister most of the time. My dad can have a sports car, but I can't. Go figure. :P

[RICHARD]

Go to an autoparts store and get a flat scrwedriver and a manual for the car you want.

CHeck out the schematic for the ignition wiring and memorize it.


Go to the local mall and find the model you want and it's yours for the cost of the screwdriver and the manual.

Just kidding, do your homework and buy a toyota. change the oil and it will run forever.

[jennielynn1970]

Just a add on here... when you get the classic plates you have restrictions on when you can drive the car. It's like weekends and holidays. Or is that the antiques?? I know they have restrictions though.

[jennielynn1970]

Here it is:

No person may operate a vehicle with antique or classic registration plates for commercial purposes or for general daily transportation. Permitted use is limited to participation in club activities, exhibits, tours, parades and similar uses, and for occasional transportation. Occasional transportation means no more than 1 day a week.