ok, I found a really nice 96 on the side of the road the other day for sale. i called the guy, test drove 20 mins later. Its got 105,000 miles. Very clean, inside and out, engine very clean looking as well. its got an h-pipe. sounds real nice.
I know the guy who owns a toyota dealership in my town. I had the possible seller drive it down to him today. He had his mechanic take a look at it. There was a checklist which i will get tommorow. The owner then spoke with my mother. I guess there are a few things.
-a little play in the steering wheel- new steering shaft he said- $260 i think?
-The exaust pipes i guess will need repair or replacement to pass inspection in april. Is that true?
- Leaking coolant - he said parts cheap, but labor expensive.
3 other leaks.
-Transmission pan gasket
-rear main seal
-front pump seal.
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THIS. I think the mechanic quoted $1600 for everything. is that about right?
The seller was asking $4800. he said that was the blue book value. I looked saw it was 3550 for excellent, 3170 for good. i called and told him this. he then said his new asking price was 3300.
What should I do now?
I know the guy who owns a toyota dealership in my town. I had the possible seller drive it down to him today. He had his mechanic take a look at it. There was a checklist which i will get tommorow. The owner then spoke with my mother. I guess there are a few things.
-a little play in the steering wheel- new steering shaft he said- $260 i think?
-The exaust pipes i guess will need repair or replacement to pass inspection in april. Is that true?
- Leaking coolant - he said parts cheap, but labor expensive.
3 other leaks.
-Transmission pan gasket
-rear main seal
-front pump seal.
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THIS. I think the mechanic quoted $1600 for everything. is that about right?
The seller was asking $4800. he said that was the blue book value. I looked saw it was 3550 for excellent, 3170 for good. i called and told him this. he then said his new asking price was 3300.
What should I do now?
