Hi everyone. I'm Treena from Ottawa. So here's the deal ... I am a "mature" lady who previously had her license but let it REALLY expire ... so this time around after having to do all the kiddie graduated driving nonsense I'm getting the damn car I love ! I don't have a kid at home anymore and am single with no need for an ugly and "practical car". Well except for my German Shepherd who's gonna be pissed about my car choice !
I am not a "girly girl". Not afraid to get my hands dirty and work on my car. I have had a little experience working on cars with my ex (ie. replacing manifold in 87" pulsar and the usual stuff like spark plugs and brakes ) but that was a long time ago.
Anyhow, I'm looking at this :
2000 mustang v6 3.8 auto runs good need new power steering pump and could use new brakes has a little bit of surface rust on rear fender
asking $1200 obo
kms 311
I am supposed to go see it tomorrow. All I am getting are one or two word answers by pm from the seller. I even gave a phone number and asked him to call but just pm'd again.
I originally asked if I could have a ppi at my own cost to make sure there were no other major issues .... no reply.
Then I sent a message saying I was serious about buying if he was serious about selling to call me that I was willing to fix brakes & ps pump if they were the only issues .... I got a pm saying "yes it's still available" (wtf ???)
So I sent a message saying can I come see it tomorrow between 3:30 and 4pm ? I got back .... "after dinner" (with no address) Grrrr
I replied that I don't have a car right now and a friend is driving so to try and accomodate his and my friends schedule what specifically is the earliest time he is available and what is the address. That was 8:30 pm last night. No reply !!!
For a guy who is sellingl a car ...he sure doesn't seem like he wants to sell it !
I have tried to do as much research as I can online - because no clear answers from him. I am learning about the ps pump and how that can also affect brakes because of the hydro boost. I am assuming that's the issue because it's too much coincidence that he lists both ps pump and brakes as probs. From what I gather it could be : leaks in the line, shot pump, bad transmission fluid (I learned that much also researching-trans fluid should be used) , clogged reservoir filter, shot hydro boost, shot serpentine belt, and or could possibly need new rack. I am just starting out so I don't know how much the investment in tools for these kinds of jobs would be but I am pretty confident with guidance I could do it.
So my question is ... How the heck do I approach this guy ? What do I ask ? It seems pretty clear that he won't agree to an inspection. Would you consider taking it without an inspection and what would you offer in that case ?? What should I look out for/be wary of ?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
ps. I know ..it's not the most powerful ... but the budget initially is about $2000. Hope I am not making a mistake ... I do LOVE to let it rip !!! Bit of an adrenaline junkie !
I am not a "girly girl". Not afraid to get my hands dirty and work on my car. I have had a little experience working on cars with my ex (ie. replacing manifold in 87" pulsar and the usual stuff like spark plugs and brakes ) but that was a long time ago.
Anyhow, I'm looking at this :
2000 mustang v6 3.8 auto runs good need new power steering pump and could use new brakes has a little bit of surface rust on rear fender
asking $1200 obo
kms 311
I am supposed to go see it tomorrow. All I am getting are one or two word answers by pm from the seller. I even gave a phone number and asked him to call but just pm'd again.
I originally asked if I could have a ppi at my own cost to make sure there were no other major issues .... no reply.
Then I sent a message saying I was serious about buying if he was serious about selling to call me that I was willing to fix brakes & ps pump if they were the only issues .... I got a pm saying "yes it's still available" (wtf ???)
So I sent a message saying can I come see it tomorrow between 3:30 and 4pm ? I got back .... "after dinner" (with no address) Grrrr
I replied that I don't have a car right now and a friend is driving so to try and accomodate his and my friends schedule what specifically is the earliest time he is available and what is the address. That was 8:30 pm last night. No reply !!!
For a guy who is sellingl a car ...he sure doesn't seem like he wants to sell it !
I have tried to do as much research as I can online - because no clear answers from him. I am learning about the ps pump and how that can also affect brakes because of the hydro boost. I am assuming that's the issue because it's too much coincidence that he lists both ps pump and brakes as probs. From what I gather it could be : leaks in the line, shot pump, bad transmission fluid (I learned that much also researching-trans fluid should be used) , clogged reservoir filter, shot hydro boost, shot serpentine belt, and or could possibly need new rack. I am just starting out so I don't know how much the investment in tools for these kinds of jobs would be but I am pretty confident with guidance I could do it.
So my question is ... How the heck do I approach this guy ? What do I ask ? It seems pretty clear that he won't agree to an inspection. Would you consider taking it without an inspection and what would you offer in that case ?? What should I look out for/be wary of ?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks
ps. I know ..it's not the most powerful ... but the budget initially is about $2000. Hope I am not making a mistake ... I do LOVE to let it rip !!! Bit of an adrenaline junkie !
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