AH HA!
I found one!!!
I went in looking for a Honda Civic but instead, I come out with an Olds Alero.
It's not bad.... 2002, georgia red (great! cops will be all over me like shit on velcro), CD player, fold down back seats, ABS breaks, great suspension!, keyless entry (sweet! finally!!), doors lock automatically when car shifts into drive.... well, here's the website: HEHE!
You're gonna have to go searching for it.... Oldsmobile Alero 2002 Red.
A few funny things happened at this place:
1. the dealer came out asking to help us (the usual). We said we were looking for a small cheap car. He face became a little discouraged and asked, "How much is cheap?" We kinda laughed because we knew what he was talking about. Dad, "$10000 or less." Dealer, "Oh ok! We can do business." He went on to tell us that many people around here (aka Mexicans) come around looking to buy a car for like 1000 or less. We laughed because we knew it was true!
2. the dealer went on this big schpeal about keeping their cars in great condition and they do most of their own repairs and also send off to shops. (They give a 3 month warranty... that's great if you ask me!) Anyway, when Dad and I test drove the Alero.... the AC didn't exactly work all that well.... as if the Heater was constantly on. We told the man when we got back. You could tell he seemed a little urked by this and apologized for the mishap. He said he would get the AC repair by Monday (which we will be returning on monday to haggle the price). But somehow I know that some mechanic over there is going to get his ass chewed out by the dealer... I just know it.
So those were the funny things that happened while car shopping.
posted by Ginnie at 8:27 PM
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Make sure when you go back to look in the oil cap for engine sludge (sign of previous owner not changing their oil). Also feel all of the body panels, make sure that the gaps match, and maek sure that tha paint hasn't been blended (look at the car from different angles in good sunlight and see if any panels stand out). The paint should also feel smooth to the touch. If it feels gritty, it has been repainted make sure that it is clean when you do this, if it is dirty it will feel like this anyway) . Also check the bar in the front of the car by the radiator and make sure that it hasn't been re-welded or bent. If you are buying from a serious dealer they might have done this, but request that they show you a clean carfax report, it is woth it to help make sure that the car has never been 1) never stolen 2) never wrecked 3) Never in a flood.
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