ScarFace88
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I dunno, maybe that it's a chick magnet?
Something fishy about that Accord wagon's suspension.
94 Camry V6: Currently not inspected but after I purchase vehicle, seller will get it inspected. He anticipates it needing nothing to pass inspection. I've got confirmation that the inspection cost is included in the purchase price.
So what if the $50 inspection is included if the car needs something big and the seller is no longer responsible because you already bought the damn thing.
True, I guess I should make it a condition that it passes inspection first.
Edit: he says he went over the whole car so he doesn't for see it failing inspection. Bah, looks like the contour is my best bet at this point.
Ok so here so far is what i have to look at on friday:
94 Camry V6: Currently not inspected but after I purchase vehicle, seller will get it inspected. He anticipates it needing nothing to pass inspection. I've got confirmation that the inspection cost is included in the purchase price.
Based on his confidence, the fact that the Camry in question is widely regarded as the best generation of Camry and the written (well text message) confirmation that the inspection cost is included, I'm leaning toward pretty much paying for the car outright when i visit after work if everything works out car wise.
Then tell him if it passes inspection you will buy it immediately, otherwise no dice.
That Caddy is the shit drivetrain. Also, just say no to the Failtour, you know damn well what it will do 10 minutes after you buy it.
My mom had a '93 LE. It was a very reliable and easy to drive car (I learnt to drive on that car). I'd also agree that it was one of, if not the best generation Camry out there. I don't know about the V6, but the 4 banger was a pretty economic little engine. Damn near bullet proof, until my mother crashed it. If it can pass inspections, then it should serve you pretty well. And it being the coupe, adds a little microscopic smidgen of cool factor (as far as Camrys go anyway )
The 92-93 V6 Camry had a garbage 3VZ engine, the one that blows headgaskets that they never figured out how to fix. A 94 has the 1MZ engine whose only problem is slightly oversensitive knock sensors.
Hey, here's exactly the sort of thing you're looking to see: http://york.craigslist.org/cto/4332734486.html
And another one: http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/4332748189.html
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http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/4332129396.html
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/4293352836.html
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One other thing - on the 90s Camries, check VERY carefully for signs of sludging in the oil. That was the era where that started happening and you don't want to get stuck with the bill to fix it. (You can take steps to make sure it doesn't happen while you own it if it hasn't sludged up yet.)
You have to distinguish between the 3VZ-E found in the trucks and the 3VZ-FE that was in the Camry and ES300; the truck one was bad and had the problems Spectre mentioned, while the Camry ones are fine and as bulletproof as the 1/2JZ.
I texted about the accord and the lancaster camry. I'll be checking for sludge in either camry for sure. How's insurance costs on the celica by chance?
edit: Accord's inspection is expired...
If you can get the guy down to 1500 (he wants 1700 OBO, so it might just be a matter of waving cash in his face), this would be good.
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/4332588262.html
You should never ever say you buy a car before checking it out. Check it out, make an offer if it's good. Make a conditional offer if you you want the seller to do something before you buy. Only in the latter case, if ever, offer a small deposit. But even then, keep in mind that the seller may pocket it if, for example, the car fails inspection.Alright so I plan on looking at the Camry. When I contact the 300m seller, should I offer 1500 up front via text or wait until I'm there in person and have looked over the car?
I guess this applies to the Camry seller as well, should I say I'll buy it if it passes inspection once I've looked the car over, etc.
You should never ever say you buy a car before checking it out. Check it out, make an offer if it's good. Make a conditional offer if you you want the seller to do something before you buy. Only in the latter case, if ever, offer a small deposit. But even then, keep in mind that the seller may pocket it if, for example, the car fails inspection.