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Old 01-07-2006, 05:25 PM
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Good deal???

'97 w/40k miles. Interior is near perfect. Lots, more than normal, of door dings. Looks like it's been parked in a mall parking lot all it's life. Not the premium version. Asking $9k. Good deal??? Looking to let my '04 TL/Navi rest since it's already at 37k miles.
Old 01-07-2006, 05:44 PM
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Except for the door dings, it sounds like a deal at that mileage. Get a mechanic to inspect it!
Old 01-07-2006, 06:20 PM
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why with so few miles??? a car that sits is also not something good if not properly done either... test drive it also..
Old 01-08-2006, 08:53 AM
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Door dings can be taken out, but too low mileage.......you have to assume something was done to tamper the miles.....have a good mechanic check it out. Good luck.
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low milage does not mean anythink bad.
My wife has a 1996 Toyata, bought it brand new. It only has 51k miles. She hardly drives it, back and forth to work is only 8 miles. That's the only driving she does in that car.

But it's always good to check it out by mechanic.
Old 01-08-2006, 04:11 PM
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but too low mileage.......you have to assume something was done to tamper the miles.....have a good mechanic check it out. Good luck.
Possibly.. but I found a 15 year old Accord with 37,000 miles on it, bought it and loved it.
Old 01-08-2006, 04:34 PM
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Also have to consider that numerous small, short trips are considered harsh conditions for cars, and need to be taken care of differently than cars which take longer trips.
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Get CarFax and check for emissions inspection records. They should show mileage on vehicle and should be consistent w/ present mileage. If not,... run away.

good luck
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