After two weeks of owning it, the transmission had to be replaced at $1,350.00.
One month later, the gear cable had to be replaced at $300.00.
The tires needed to be replaced at $244.50.
The car over heated at $124.00 to be fixed.
The car over heated again. This time it was just an air pocket in the radiator. It was still about $200.00 to repair.
The car over heated a third time. This time being busted tubes. Again maybe about $300.00 to repair.
During repairs I have spent about $400.00 on rental cars.
This car drives beautifully. I love it. It just will not quit having these problems. I think it is time for a new car. Do you think?
Well that's what happens when you don't take good care of your car.
No, that is what happens when you buy an unreliable car.
Yes, the eternal debate: is a car unreliable if it breaks down just because you don't take care of it? It's true, some cars do need more attention than others, although they all need some attention. Anytime you buy a used car, you have to be aware of things like checking fluids, belts, hoses, and be prepared to replace the starter, alternator, and brakes. I don't think you can blame it on the car that you needed new tires, nor do I think it's the car's fault that there was an air pocket in the radiator or that an old hose sprung a leak. That's the kind of stuff that the owner has to take responsibility for. The transmission is the only item that should have come as a shock, but again, who knows how the previous owner treated it? I mean, you bought a 7-year-old car with 110,000 miles on it. You have to expect that it's going to need something.
The air pocket was caused by incorrect servicing. The engine block needs to be filled with coolant first before the rest of the system.
Any car that has overheated three times should be evaluated for a head gasket problem. If it didn't have one then, it will now after being run hot three times!!
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