Oh, dear lord, where to start? I had to fight the ignition for the keys numerous times and the ignition usually won.
The transmission is currently going at about 89,000 miles. However, it will usually go into 4th if it decides to go into 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and that's a BIG if.
It's usually an adventure to see if it will take me to work or school everyday. It sounds like a cricket and is very embarrassing.
I'm not allowed to drive my friends anywhere because they value their lives too much.
Also, let me tell you, it's quite an experience when the car decides to stall anytime, especially when you're turning and the steering wheel locks up and you almost die... oh joy.
The only good thing about it is that I got it into an accident and received $1,800... that paid for my tuition.
I guess it's comfortable too, but that's the only perk.
Do people ever consider when buying an eleven year old car (with almost 90k miles on it) that they take it to be checked out by a qualified mechanic? The problems mentioned would likely have been readily apparent to someone with a little automotive experience. You cannot always blame the car, especially a used one with that many miles on it, when you do not know the history behind it. The maintenance or treatment of this car could be the problem, not an inherent problem with the car itself. When failures happen so soon after purchasing a used vehicle, they likely are providing warning signs if you know what you're looking for. Spend the money for a qualified person to inspect the car prior to purchase!
That kinda funny, my 1988 Taurus Wagon has 156,000 miles on it, and it drives absolutely perfect. I would not want another car. I drive it because I do value my life and if I get in an accident, I live.
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