Thread: Repo'd car

scary thoughts come to mind when i see these adds.

Kinda sketchy. I wouldn't drop money on something I couldn't test out.

Well it is a gtp so if.it don't start at least u got some good stuff for a top swap. I wouldn't pay more than 1000 for it personally. Just tell the guy 1000 no more cause there's no guarantee it'll start

Edit: if u do get it though I would change the oil first and make sure there's no sludge in the oil and check out all the fluids...ie anti freeze and all. Leak free would be nice
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Is there a title? is it legallay in teh said owners name? i would have alot of questions before thinking about working on the car.

i would avoid that kind of situtation

My question would be how does a 12 year old car get redo'd in the first place, and what type of person owned(had) it before and was so broke they couldnt pay for it, imagine what they could have done. we see horror storys all the time about kids messing these cars up. it just throws up alot of red flags for me i wouldnt touch it without alot of research

Originally Posted by dpzelenak

My question would be how does a 12 year old car get redo'd in the first place, and what type of person owned(had) it before and was so broke they couldnt pay for it, imagine what they could have done. we see horror storys all the time about kids messing these cars up. it just throws up alot of red flags for me i wouldnt touch it without alot of research

Tote the note lots.

Not for that price. I wouldn't pay any more then a grand for it.

I would never buy a repo car, if they couldnt afford to make the payments that means something else on the car got neglected, ie routine maintenance like oil changes, checking fluids and such.

this is how i got my 97 350 bucks all said and done

Originally Posted by slick2500

I would never buy a repo car, if they couldnt afford to make the payments that means something else on the car got neglected, ie routine maintenance like oil changes, checking fluids and such.

Probably ran 87 octane too

You forgot to add in the cost of a tow from where you get it to the dealer for the key.

I don't see it being a bad investment. I had a friend buy a repo'd 98 Daytona from a buy here pay here and it ran pretty good. He ended up driving it for like 6 months then making a cash sale for more than he paid.

Keep in mind general maintnance, Oil filter, oil, spark plugs, wires, air filter, pcv, cabin filter, valve cover gaskets, intake gaskets, wheel bearings, maf, struts, and o2 sensors are all things that should be checked or replaced on any used vehicle purchase. As long as you're prepared for that, you won't be let down.