Seems good, but my brother says "don't get a Ford,

It's gonna need a timing job on it if the guy hasn't already. That's easily another 700-1100 depending on the shops in your area.

>>14473358
Offer him 500, the car isn't worth more than that

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5448200762.html

Get this instead, much better deal

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5419490842.html

>don't get a Ford, unless it's pretty new." Is he right?
Nope
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451498238.html

The stuff you're showing me in Walla Walla and Bellingham are no where near me and I lack transportation.

>>14473427
Kent? If you live near there I feel bad for you
>>14473394

>>14473381
Would you explain a bit more? I can even find a video review of the thing to see what is good or bad about it.
Poor quality? Poor craftsmanship?

>>14473440
No, I'm in Seattle proper.

>>14473358
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451498238.html

>>14473358
If you are gonna get a shitbox get a Toyota

>>14473476
It'll be my first car, ever, and my price cap is $2k

What about this, then?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451300239.html

>>14473494
Not bad those burn oil at high miles sometimes

What's with all these shit boxes? Get a real car.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5449159170.html

>>14473602
>title status: salvage
seems bad

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451210546.html

>>14473635
Here larger engine lower miles.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/5410056228.html
BTW this generation doesn't have oil burning issue unless badly abused

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https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/5436823289.html

>>14473646
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/5437773490.html

>>14473635
This isn't too far, but is 200k something to worry about?

>>14473660
There's a million of these.
Lucky fucker.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5447133632.html

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>>14473661
My corolla has pic related.
There are some lower mile ones too.

>>14473451
No the car is in shit shape dude holy crap condition matters.

>>14473690
A torn up bumper does really matter to me if it drives fine. I'm not set on anything. All I want is a really reliable. Something to go on road trips around the state and maybe into Montana or Oregon.

>>14473702
>A torn up bumper does really matter to me if it drives fine
We're saying you're overpaying. I wouldn't do a cent more than 1500 for that car if it ran ok.
> All I want is a really reliable. Something to go on road trips around the state and maybe into Montana or Oregon.
Then I highly advise not looking at cars under $2,000

>>14473702
>All I want is a really reliable. Something to go on road trips
COROLLA!!!!
pre 1998*

>>14473719
Ah, ok, I see. Well, how much should I expect to pay for something "reliable" then?

>>14473732
Ok, a fair few have been posted.
Tell me your thoughts on this one, /o/verlords
>$1,000
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451210546.html

>>14473742
$2500-3500, especially something like a kia or hyundai will be a reliable car. All these super cheap cars have all sorts of shit that is broken or wrong with them. They run but they are pieces of shit no doubt.

>>14473763
Have I been delusional thinking I could get a good used older car for $2k or less then? Some of my coworkers (hardware store) in their 40's and older that have bought and sold many vehicles have said I should be able to find something in that range without too much trouble.

>>14473742
I would spend a bit more for one with less miles.
Honestly corollas are ultra reliable

>>14473742
Not bad, but not that good either. You should be able to find a lower mileage one in the $1500 range, I'd try not to get one with more than 150,000 miles. Also look for Geo Prizms, they're literally the same car with a different badge.

>>14473785
ok

>>14473787
Like, this? Offer $1,500?

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451445679.html

>>14473774
Yeah absolutely anything in that price range is going to be complete utter garbage. With enough luck you might be able to find something that drives fine with cosmetic issues but you have to remember cars in this price range are one step away from the junk yard.

All these cars, they have high mileage and all sorts of maintenance that has been negelected, 15 owners, etc. When they break you just throw them away. I wouldn't trust anything that has been listed her to not break down on me when I need it most. IDK some people are okay with super shit cars. $2500 is the true cut off imo.

out of everything the focus looked best and i wouldn't count that to last til 160000 miles.

>>14473799
No. Already told you avoid 1998 to 2002.
Go below 1998.
>>14473805
Shut up nigger.
My $300 corolla with 323,000 miles runs great.

>>14473799
Looks promising. Make sure to check the fluids, that there's enough of them and they look like they're supposed to. And ask him when he changed the oil last.

>>14473774
>>14473805
Which is why you also find so many cheap cars for sale and no one owns them long because they don't want to get stuck with them when they finally die. Its a constant game of buying and selling hot potatoe to not own the cheap car when its head gasket goes/etc.

Another big thing is to consider tire condition. Even super cheap tires will run you $500 for a new set. So if the tires aren't new you need to negotiate price down.
>>14473814
You also drive shit tier garbage cars and won the shit car lottery. May you enjoy poverty in your scrap value car

>>14473819
>You also drive shit tier garbage cars and won the shit car lottery
Jelly?
I love you too anon.

>>14473799
I'm skeptical anon and I say this one is worth checking out. Would be 2500 if not rusty and dented. perfect for you

>>14473814
My grandma has a 2000 that she somehow hasn't been able to kill yet despite many attempts. Everything works on it. It eats like half a quart of oil every 500 miles but that's it.

>>14473833
Just saying. They are known as the bad years of corolla

>>14473830
Found this gem, sub 1k
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5446475024.html

depends on the motor. The spi motors are ticking time bombs ready to drop a valve seat. The better performing zetec motor is more reliable and powerful.

>>14473840
And it's even a DX.
Nice.

>>14473819
>$500 for tires
>he doesn't buy a brand new set of Ching Chong Bing Bong Shamalamadingdongs for $40 apiece

Or this
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5410597594.html
I just asked if he'd take $1k, said yes.

>>14473840
Too risky for OP imo. I doubt he has the ability to put the necessary work into to get up to par. I'd rather pay 1k more and get 80k less miles of wear, tear, and resale.
>>14473853
definetely not whether my shitbox DD flavor of the week or my bmw good tires are a safety item. never will compromise in that dept. i mean i don't run michelenis but brand name for sure.

>>14473861
195k miles (just asked)

>>14473861
I really like that one. Also a DX.
Fuck I wish I was in your area.

>>14473873
Sounds like a curbstoner. Ask if he has the title in his name or just a bill of sale.

>>14473880
Just asked.
Has title.

>>14473839
They may not be quite as indestructible as the older ones but it's not like they turned into fucking Cavaliers in 98. They're still decent cars and I'd take a low mileage 98 over a high mileage 97.
>>14473840
Noice. For that price when it breaks down you can just look at it, say "oh brother", throw it in the gutter and go buy another. I'd still check out the black one though.

>>14473885
For $500 more the black one would probably be a better bet just on mileage. Would have to see both in person and consider tread wear.

Shit like this sells fast in seattle so if the ad is more than a day or so old lowball and you got to be ready to buy immediately.

>>14473901
>I'd take a low mileage 98 over a high mileage 97.
I wouldn't.
"A" blocks are way better than ZZ blocks

I'm going to look at this today
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5451565143.html

>>14475487
Not shitposting, I actually am this cartarded.

>>14473901
>but it's not like they turned into fucking Cavaliers in 98.
J-bodies are reliable af though.

http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2595038

>>14476042
>Not shitposting, I actually am this cartarded.
Guy is trying to force a meme or something, he's posted that in a bunch of threads today.

>>14476057
Really? I just woke up, so it sure as hell wasn't me.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5452264185.html