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noob Question.
so i want to sell my mustang for a Japanese car. But i'm wondering since all i'll have money for is a 90's car. do they usually break on u? since there like 15 years old. When u guys buy a 240 sx or something does all the parts usually break down on u overtime? im totally worried about buying an older car then just ending up putting mad money on parts i didnt want to replace yet. Ne info helps thx.
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Re: noob Question.
learn how to look for issues, and I hope you are capable of fixing stuff that can/will break. I stay away from anything that seems suspect(odd engine noises/bent frames/etc), and dont push off a gut feeling about a car.
And if you're not ready to fix stuff that can/will break on older cars, you need to look into buying something besides a modified car. like a kia.
And if you're not ready to fix stuff that can/will break on older cars, you need to look into buying something besides a modified car. like a kia.
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Re: noob Question.
As a car depreciates over time, all parts which accompany it's composition are likely to depreciate equally. Certain parts may be more likely to fail sooner, such as clutches if you are a "noob" driver, timing belts if you are an inconsiderate meanie to your car, or a fuel pump. Even the seats will wear and tear if you do not lighly set your tush on the cush.
If you are buying an older car, you can expect to throw money into it in order to make it mechanically reliable, before you will logically pay for neons, strobes, body kits, wings, or other performance parts to make you and your ride the coolest in town.
This isn't a cheap world you've chosen to live in, DjTuner, you have a lot to learn kid, get out there and try your best! Good luck!
If you are buying an older car, you can expect to throw money into it in order to make it mechanically reliable, before you will logically pay for neons, strobes, body kits, wings, or other performance parts to make you and your ride the coolest in town.
This isn't a cheap world you've chosen to live in, DjTuner, you have a lot to learn kid, get out there and try your best! Good luck!
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^^^^^ What he said.
It's not going to be cheap and parts are going to break. They're supposed to so you have an excuse to buy new ones. It's just how it is unless you can afford to buy a new car so you have a factory warranty. It's going to be fun and it's going to be a headache.
It's not going to be cheap and parts are going to break. They're supposed to so you have an excuse to buy new ones. It's just how it is unless you can afford to buy a new car so you have a factory warranty. It's going to be fun and it's going to be a headache.
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Re: noob Question.
As a car depreciates over time, all parts which accompany it's composition are likely to depreciate equally. Certain parts may be more likely to fail sooner, such as clutches if you are a "noob" driver, timing belts if you are an inconsiderate meanie to your car, or a fuel pump. Even the seats will wear and tear if you do not lighly set your tush on the cush.
If you are buying an older car, you can expect to throw money into it in order to make it mechanically reliable, before you will logically pay for neons, strobes, body kits, wings, or other performance parts to make you and your ride the coolest in town.
This isn't a cheap world you've chosen to live in, DjTuner, you have a lot to learn kid, get out there and try your best! Good luck!
If you are buying an older car, you can expect to throw money into it in order to make it mechanically reliable, before you will logically pay for neons, strobes, body kits, wings, or other performance parts to make you and your ride the coolest in town.
This isn't a cheap world you've chosen to live in, DjTuner, you have a lot to learn kid, get out there and try your best! Good luck!
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Re: noob Question.
As a car depreciates over time, all parts which accompany it's composition are likely to depreciate equally. Certain parts may be more likely to fail sooner, such as clutches if you are a "noob" driver, timing belts if you are an inconsiderate meanie to your car, or a fuel pump. Even the seats will wear and tear if you do not lighly set your tush on the cush.
If you are buying an older car, you can expect to throw money into it in order to make it mechanically reliable, before you will logically pay for neons, strobes, body kits, wings, or other performance parts to make you and your ride the coolest in town.
This isn't a cheap world you've chosen to live in, DjTuner, you have a lot to learn kid, get out there and try your best! Good luck!
If you are buying an older car, you can expect to throw money into it in order to make it mechanically reliable, before you will logically pay for neons, strobes, body kits, wings, or other performance parts to make you and your ride the coolest in town.
This isn't a cheap world you've chosen to live in, DjTuner, you have a lot to learn kid, get out there and try your best! Good luck!
They will break down, but IMO not as much as an American car would. I had a 89 Mercury Topaz as my first car and that thing had something die like once a month. My next 2 cars were a 86 Civic and 83 Accord, which only broke down maybe once a year.
Like another guy put it. If you can't afford to buy a new car with a warranty to cover breakdowns, you'll have to be prepared to work on a beater or pay someone to.
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Re: noob Question.
so dont get one onless u wanan it 2 brake on u
