used car shopping...

[VermilionX]

im looking at craigslist LA.

i need tips on shopping for used cars from private owners.

these grabbed my interest... im only looking at a max of $3000 to spend.

1993 ford probe
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/156200399.html

1989 toyota MR2
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/156140135.html

1982 mazda RX-7
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/155054433.html

1997 ford ranger
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/156353777.html

1990 honda crx
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/156190794.html

1994 nissan pathfinder
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/156182806.html


i'll post more as i look at craigslist more.

[ZooTech]

i need tips

Okay...

1993 ford probe - NO!

1989 toyota MR2 - Alright

1982 mazda RX-7 - Hell No!!!

1997 ford ranger - Good

1990 honda crx - Depends

1994 nissan pathfinder - Hella high miles, but might be okay

[VermilionX]

i need tips

Okay...

1993 ford probe - NO!

1989 toyota MR2 - Alright

1982 mazda RX-7 - Hell No!!!

1997 ford ranger - Good

1990 honda crx - Depends

1994 nissan pathfinder - Hella high miles, but might be okay

thanks zoo.

why "depends" on the CRX?

anyway... im looking for either a old sporty car or an old V6 truck.

[ZooTech]

why "depends" on the CRX?

The CRX was a great car, but it's a favorite for ricers so their condition is always questionable. It could last damn near forever like most Hondas, or it could pick at your savings every month with little BS repairs.

[VermilionX]

The CRX was a great car, but it's a favorite for ricers so their condition is always questionable. It could last damn near forever like most Hondas, or it could pick at your savings every month with little BS repairs.

thanks pal.

any other make/model recomendations for an old sporty car or old V6 truck?

and what does "OBO" mean?

i know OTD is out the door but what is OBO?

[ZooTech]

any other make/model recomendations for an old sporty car or old V6 truck?

Keep an eye out for a decent Nissan Stanza or Sentra, an Acura Integra, or a Mazda MX3.

As for the truck, in that price range I'd stick with four cylinders or you're gonna end up with an older model with an unreliable engine (V6's of yesteryear were crap for the most part, with few exceptions). Look for Nissan Hardbody's, Isuzu Pups, Mazda B2000/2200/2600's, or a Toyota. Stay away from older S10's unless, again, you like fixing stuff.

You're lucky to live in California where the above-mentioned vehicles have not yet succumbed to the rust gods.

[CNF2002]

OBO=or best offer. Means they are willing to lower the price if they dont get alot of bites.

I disagree with the S10s, I had one, an 87, ran like a champ. Car reliability depends mostly on how they are cared for...with the CRX like all the ricer mobiles it was probably abused, as the owner may have been under the fantasy that it was a race car.

I agree with Zoo except for the RX-7, Ive never had this kind of car but it looks decent.

Personally I'd go for a sedan. You can get one cheaper, its more likely to have been treated nicely (no brat kids racing it around) and it will be nicer for the money. If you are interested in comfort and style, otherwise get the sportscar.

Hey, my wife bought a sportscar when she got right out of college. What a mistake, when we married we got rid of that car quick!

[ZooTech]

I agree with Zoo except for the RX-7, Ive never had this kind of car but it looks decent.

Rotary engine. Awesome if taken care of, a complete POS otherwise. And good luck finding a decent (and affordable) rotary engine mechanic.

[VermilionX]

speaking of sedan...

how about this?

no pics though... just wanna get some opinions on the model.

1991 BMW 525i
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/car/156315109.html

[Wizzard]

Hey Verm , ya got 3k get another bike !