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Buying a car on craigslist
i've been talking to this guy from craigslist, who's got an 85 camaro for sale. he's asking for 2000 for it. he said that it has no ac, or heater, and needs new vacuum hoses. he said he's got the vacuum hoses, just hasnt had the time to hook them up. i thought that he was asking a reasonable price for it, considering what's wrong with it. but i wanna know how hard is it to fix the ac and heater? what all do you have to do? is it expensive? would i have to buy new parts? i'm going thursday to go look at it and see if it's worth buying.
also, if anyone could tell me little things to look for when i'm looking at it to see if it's worth buying, that'd be great! i know nothing about cars! :) thanks so much
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I'm in the auto parts business and I'll tell you that you can get one of a newer year for the same amount of money that needs no work whatsoever.
Save your money this time.
As a general price guide, I recommend Kelly Blue Book @ www.kbb.com
In my opinion, this is a general guide, not a car price Bible. There are some cars values that are inflated.
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I agree with Zane on the Craigslist thing. I will also add that $2,000 for a car that needs all that work is a little steep. Not knowing what is wrong with the A/C and the heater you could be buying a money pit.
My advice: Pass on this one, based on your last sentence the possible cost of the known repairs could double the cost of your purchase alone. Then their are the hidden costs such as the transmission and possible engine work needed. It sounds to me as this car was not well maintained. Try and find a car that you can afford from a reputable used car lot.
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I know this isn't exactly the advice you seek but I wouldn't buy anything from Craigslist.
Seek a private dealer in your local area, That's your best bet.
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Do you know any one who does no something about cars, friend , family anyone. That is your best bet. I think 2000 sounds a bit to high. You may want a nice car but my brother has a 85 camaro and has nothing but trouble with it. i bought a 97 dodge dakota off craigslist a few days ago and only thing it needed was the front bumber back on and ass transmition fluid it cost me 8 dollars to fix and i paid 400 for it. it may need ac fluid of you may have to replace the ac condenser . call o rielys or any kind of part store for cars and talk to the sales associate they no alot about cars and what it may need but yes its going to cost you some money. also it could have a belt broke for the ac.
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