# Buying/Selling **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=38 [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) **Page:** 39 --- ## [SATURN SL1 fast idle can't pass NYS inspection](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-sl1-fast-idle-cant-pass-nys-inspection/30394)
**Author:** [@jemmyd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jemmyd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saturn-sl1-fast-idle-cant-pass-nys-inspection/30394 "2009-05-13T01:58:48Z")
Hello my car is currently at the mechanic and I wanted to know what I can do in the future for this car or is it time to junk it. It has only 65 thousand miles and can't pass inspection emissions standards. I know that a… --- ## [Replaced a 2003 Toyota Camry XLE 4 cyl front brake pads and rotors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-a-2003-toyota-camry-xle-4-cyl-front-brake-pads-and-rotors/29927)
**Author:** [@morgan07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/morgan07)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2009, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replaced-a-2003-toyota-camry-xle-4-cyl-front-brake-pads-and-rotors/29927 "2009-05-02T21:32:18Z")
Question I used new Toyota factory parts and when I looked at the rotors they looked clean. After the install I was watching something on YouTube and the instructions said you should first clean the rotors with brake cl… --- ## [1987 Chrysler New Yorker - dies on turns](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-new-yorker-dies-on-turns/29717)
**Author:** [@Lissie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lissie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2009, 12:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-chrysler-new-yorker-dies-on-turns/29717 "2009-04-28T00:24:59Z")
2.2 liter turbo, 4 cylinder, fuel injection, 98k miles. Dies on turns; worse when the gas tank isn't full; mechanic has checked all fuses, plugs, etc. Afraid to take out fuel tank for fear of rust and causing any damage.… --- ## [Searching for Wisdom](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-wisdom/29676)
**Author:** [@hoopsies](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hoopsies)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2009, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/searching-for-wisdom/29676 "2009-04-27T14:23:23Z")
Okay, so I'm a small car kind of a girl. I've driven Saturns and little cars my whole life. I'm finally finishing graduate school and landing a 'big girl' job... plus my Saturn has 189,000 miles and some odd sounds so … --- ## [New Engine/New Car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-new-car/29253)
**Author:** [@milesbrown](https://community.cartalk.com/u/milesbrown)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-engine-new-car/29253 "2009-04-21T21:10:26Z")
I have a 2000 Dodge Intrepid ES. 105,000 miles. Generally good condition, very nice big car. I like it. Yesterday going to work engine starts going "Bang Clang Krang". I just make it to work. Towed to dealersh… --- ## [Buying a beater](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-beater/29427)
**Author:** [@sara1234](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sara1234)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buying-a-beater/29427 "2009-04-21T20:10:07Z")
We'll be buying our niece a car this summer while she's staying with us and she'd be perfectly happy with a beater...to her, the beatier, the better. I know that we can save a lot if cosmetics aren't an issue but what m… --- ## [Subaru Outback 2010](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2010/29400)
**Author:** [@reisner](https://community.cartalk.com/u/reisner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2009, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/subaru-outback-2010/29400 "2009-04-21T02:44:47Z")
Should I buy the 3.0 6-cylinder Outback now, either new or used, or wait for till summer for the 2010 3.6 with a bigger interior and new CVT transmission? Will the mileage be any different? I'd like to save some shekels,… --- ## [Selling a car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car/28841)
**Author:** [@tapnosam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tapnosam)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2009, 10:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-a-car/28841 "2009-04-09T10:48:05Z")
The only calls I'm getting from my AutoTrader ad is from finance companies that want me to give them $200+ to sell my car. Sounds like a scam but is this how people sell cars these days? I've got an excellent car with … --- ## [Which car should I sell: 98 Camry or 98 Saab 900](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-sell-98-camry-or-98-saab-900/24604)
**Author:** [@seanplanet](https://community.cartalk.com/u/seanplanet)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2009, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/which-car-should-i-sell-98-camry-or-98-saab-900/24604 "2009-04-07T22:51:42Z")
I recently got a great new (used) car from my parents, and my wife and I want to unload one of our current beaters. Both are 10 years old. Both have more than 100K miles on them. Both have pros and cons. The second car w… --- ## [Have an opinion about Ford? Please share](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-an-opinion-about-ford-please-share/28641)
**Author:** [@kungfumovies81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kungfumovies81)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2009, 11:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/have-an-opinion-about-ford-please-share/28641 "2009-04-02T11:30:13Z")
Hi, and thanks for stopping by. I am in the research process of buying a used car, and I have realized that no matter how many reviews I read, or general "gut feelings" I have about certain makes of cars, I need some inp… --- ## [Good New/Used Car Bets](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-new-used-car-bets/28251)
**Author:** [@MPAVictoria](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MPAVictoria)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-new-used-car-bets/28251 "2009-03-30T14:25:30Z")
Well I received some great responses to my last post, ?97 Ford Probe- Fix or Sell?, and I think I have decided to sell it and but something new. Anyone out there have any suggestions on what I should look at? I am cons… --- ## [Am I asking to remain automotively cursed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-asking-to-remain-automotively-cursed/28366)
**Author:** [@kungfumovies81](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kungfumovies81)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/am-i-asking-to-remain-automotively-cursed/28366 "2009-03-27T18:07:40Z")
Hi! I am a happy disgruntled owner of an 01 Audi 1.8T automatic wagon. (Fellow Audi owners may sympathize). The car, she is great. The premium gas? The maintenance? The crucial parts made of plastic guaranteed to br… --- ## [What are your thoughts on Saturn?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-saturn/28058)
**Author:** [@Meg\_Duggan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meg_Duggan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2009, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-saturn/28058 "2009-03-24T13:34:04Z")
A few years ago, I had my first stick shift car. It was a 1994 Saturn SL1 despite the fact that the entire car was plastic and the interior was falling apart. I was okay with buying some Amazing Goo for Autos and bonding… --- ## [Selling my Honda clunker for parts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-honda-clunker-for-parts/28074)
**Author:** [@sheara](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sheara)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/selling-my-honda-clunker-for-parts/28074 "2009-03-21T18:40:38Z")
I've got a really old and decrepit Honda Civic. It's a 1990 DX 5-speed manual hatchback with 170,000 miles. It also has a gutted headlight (from a really friendly hit and run), some dents, some rust from Cambridge and An… --- ## [2001 olds alero, Hard starting, cuts out(dies going down road)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-olds-alero-hard-starting-cuts-out-dies-going-down-road/28003)
**Author:** [@jfkugler](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfkugler)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-olds-alero-hard-starting-cuts-out-dies-going-down-road/28003 "2009-03-21T15:33:43Z")
Since having leaky fuel pressure regulator replaced, hard starting some of time starts great the rest. Service soon light and track off light stay on after hard start,go away after shut off. Hand held analyser indicated … --- ## [Car Insurance](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance/27742)
**Author:** [@paynow](https://community.cartalk.com/u/paynow)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-insurance/27742 "2009-03-17T20:37:37Z")
My car is registered in NY but I now live in NC. The registration actually expired in December 2008 but I still have the insurance on the car. As the car needs work I don't drive it. I now have to get an NC licens… --- ## [Right time to buy a new car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-time-to-buy-a-new-car/27010)
**Author:** [@mortar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mortar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2009, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/right-time-to-buy-a-new-car/27010 "2009-02-26T18:22:11Z")
long story short, teen hugged a tree with my new car, I got a good settlement with ins. co. and teen (she agrees to not drive for a long while.) Don't need a new car immediately, but want to replace it eventually. Willin… --- ## [1993 Infiniti G20](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-infiniti-g20/26789)
**Author:** [@alicewittw](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alicewittw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2009, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1993-infiniti-g20/26789 "2009-02-21T22:05:23Z")
I have a 1993 Infiniti G20 with 94,000 miles - it runs good but needs some work - new hinges on driver's door, exhaust system repair, warning lights blink on and off. Should I put the money into it, or get a new car - w… --- ## [Tips on Selling a Vehicle to an Individual](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-on-selling-a-vehicle-to-an-individual/26314)
**Author:** [@Texasgirl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Texasgirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2009, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tips-on-selling-a-vehicle-to-an-individual/26314 "2009-02-11T22:09:56Z")
My husband and I need to sell a 2000 Ford Explorer that we no longer need (due to a recent truck purchase). We prefer to sell it in a private-party (individual) transaction so as to get the best sell price; however, wha… --- ## [How many cars do you test drive before you buy?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-cars-do-you-test-drive-before-you-buy/26031)
**Author:** [@anthony1429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony1429)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2009, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-many-cars-do-you-test-drive-before-you-buy/26031 "2009-02-07T01:58:46Z")
Good afternoon guys, My friend and I are having almost a heated discussion on how many test drives you take before you buy a new car.I say no more than 3 he says 5 maybe 6 before he buys.what do you think? --- ## [Are there any advanatages buying a car out of state?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-advanatages-buying-a-car-out-of-state/25571)
**Author:** [@anthony1429](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony1429)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2009, 11:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/are-there-any-advanatages-buying-a-car-out-of-state/25571 "2009-02-04T11:16:17Z")
I would like to know if I buy a car in Louisiana and live in Mississippi are there there any advanatages or benefits or would there be more problems than it's worth if I save $500-$1000 --- ## [New Vehicle Engine/drive train Break in period](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-engine-drive-train-break-in-period/25830)
**Author:** [@dicklou8545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dicklou8545)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2009, 1:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-vehicle-engine-drive-train-break-in-period/25830 "2009-02-03T01:38:10Z")
I just purchased a new 2009 Silverado. Upon recieving the vehicle I took note that the vehicle had 330 miles on the odometer. I then found out the the dealer purchased it from another dealer 320 miles away and they dro… --- ## [Should I buy a Volvo that's been in an accident?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-volvo-thats-been-in-an-accident/25425)
**Author:** [@jhoshour](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jhoshour)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-buy-a-volvo-thats-been-in-an-accident/25425 "2009-01-26T16:46:31Z")
After hitting a deer last week (or it hitting me which is what it seemed like to me) in my little Honda Civic, I'm missing my old Volvo. There's one listed at a local dealership - 2004 XC70 w/28k for a good price. Howeve… --- ## [What are RED FLAGS when buying a salvage car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-red-flags-when-buying-a-salvage-car/23891)
**Author:** [@clmadison](https://community.cartalk.com/u/clmadison)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-are-red-flags-when-buying-a-salvage-car/23891 "2008-12-30T20:00:21Z")
I live in Wisconsin, a state with no inspection of any kind. We are in the market for a newer car between 2002 and 2008. We are only looking to spend up to about $6000. We have family in Portland and are planning to… --- ## [09 Toyota Camry Pulls to the Left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-toyota-camry-pulls-to-the-left/23582)
**Author:** [@melmehalawi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melmehalawi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2008, 1:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/09-toyota-camry-pulls-to-the-left/23582 "2008-12-21T01:06:19Z")
My 2009 Camry pulls to the left since the very first week. I tried many times to go to the dealership service and they did major repairs but the car still behaves the same way. A Toyota technician came in and did his bes… --- ## [Used Car Calculus](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-calculus/22787)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Listener](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Happy_Listener)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2008, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/used-car-calculus/22787 "2008-12-01T23:19:11Z")
We need to buy a new car (we will be losing a company car, plus we have a 15.75 year old in the house). Considering the economy here...if I have $15K to spend, should I spend $15K on a car? or should I spend $3K and… --- ## [Golf clubs fit in new convertible trunk?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-clubs-fit-in-new-convertible-trunk/21962)
**Author:** [@tgiv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tgiv)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2008, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/golf-clubs-fit-in-new-convertible-trunk/21962 "2008-11-27T21:15:09Z")
I want a new 4-door convertible and can wait until the 2010 models. Golf clubs must fit in trunk! I think one has to be a genius to find this, even with Google! --- ## [New Horn! Blowing 10A](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-horn-blowing-10a/22324)
**Author:** [@GarethGJ](https://community.cartalk.com/u/GarethGJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2008, 1:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/new-horn-blowing-10a/22324 "2008-11-22T01:25:30Z")
Help! Have installed a Wolo MODEL 418 POWERHOUSE air horn to my 2005 SR5, wired the compressor to earth and + joined to one of the existing OEM horns. Pushed the horn button a couple of times (all 3 horns sound… --- ## [High mileage one owner vs. lower mileage dealer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-one-owner-vs-lower-mileage-dealer/22076)
**Author:** [@phlatcat](https://community.cartalk.com/u/phlatcat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2008, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/high-mileage-one-owner-vs-lower-mileage-dealer/22076 "2008-11-16T03:02:16Z")
Hi, In considering buying a used car, how much weight do you give having all the service records? I'm looking at two Sienna mini-vans, one has high mileage (120k) and is being sold by the original owner who has every se… --- ## [2005 Honda LX v. 1998 Saab 900 S](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-lx-v-1998-saab-900-s/22116)
**Author:** [@casimir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/casimir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2008, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-honda-lx-v-1998-saab-900-s/22116 "2008-11-15T19:18:12Z")
I have found a 2005 Honda LX with 30k miles and an 1998 Saab 900 S also with 30k miles. Both have clean records Besides age, the biggest difference is price. The Honda is listed at steal $12,999. The Saab is listed … [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=37) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/c/buying-selling/13.md?page=39)