HappyFace
Diamond Member
I've been looking for a car for quite awhile now, but recently have been searching much more intensely. Picked up a full time job at CompUSA, and I'll also be doing part-time driving for an upscale pizza place (something to the tune of 60 hours per week combined :Q) both of which I'll be starting in about two weeks. I plan on working really long hours this spring/summer and, then using the money I save for night computer classes, this fall. I'll most likely drop the Pizza job at that time ...
Anyway, I'm seriously considering offering $3500 on the following car:
Black 92 Integra GS
contigent on what the mechanic says. Of course, I'm not going to buy if the mechanic finds a major problem, or forsees one. It has a lot of miles, 128K ... but has had only two owners. The current owner has had it for 5 years, and 70,000 miles. The man is in his mid-60s, and seems to be a very responsible person. He would have continued driving it, but his company provided him with a Brand new 2002 Acura. (talk about benefits!) The test drive was awesome ... it's a strong yet smooth ride, and extremely roomy. The handling is supurb (like heaven when compared to my parent's car) ... oh yea by the way, this will be my first car!
So my question, what do you think I should do? If it checks out with my mechanic, should I go for it?
UPDATE! The 92 Acura may not work out (it's a long story) ~ but when browsing the Tribune classifieds, I came up with a 1989 Acura Integra. Yes it's old, but the car has only 81,000 miles, is in excellent condition, and has a sunroof in addition to it's standard features. It's completely spotless in and out, except for slight rust in the rear wheel wells. The couple is selling it, because her company provided them with a brand new Ford Taurus. Yea, I know it's an old car - but Integras are known for their bulletproof engines and often last over 250 thousand miles with regular maintenence. They're asking $2700 (can be negotiated) Good deal? I think so!!
Anyway, I'm seriously considering offering $3500 on the following car:
Black 92 Integra GS
contigent on what the mechanic says. Of course, I'm not going to buy if the mechanic finds a major problem, or forsees one. It has a lot of miles, 128K ... but has had only two owners. The current owner has had it for 5 years, and 70,000 miles. The man is in his mid-60s, and seems to be a very responsible person. He would have continued driving it, but his company provided him with a Brand new 2002 Acura. (talk about benefits!) The test drive was awesome ... it's a strong yet smooth ride, and extremely roomy. The handling is supurb (like heaven when compared to my parent's car) ... oh yea by the way, this will be my first car!
So my question, what do you think I should do? If it checks out with my mechanic, should I go for it?
UPDATE! The 92 Acura may not work out (it's a long story) ~ but when browsing the Tribune classifieds, I came up with a 1989 Acura Integra. Yes it's old, but the car has only 81,000 miles, is in excellent condition, and has a sunroof in addition to it's standard features. It's completely spotless in and out, except for slight rust in the rear wheel wells. The couple is selling it, because her company provided them with a brand new Ford Taurus. Yea, I know it's an old car - but Integras are known for their bulletproof engines and often last over 250 thousand miles with regular maintenence. They're asking $2700 (can be negotiated) Good deal? I think so!!
