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Itchigo:
I've been lamenting about getting rid of my 95 Escort. Mechanically it's fine, but spots on the frame (rust) are not fixable. Minus the rust problems I'd get another 5 years or more out of it. Everything works, right down to each line on the rear window defroster. Well today I closed on a deal for...... (drum roll please), another 95 Escort! I have to pay to have it shipped to my state, but I think I did well on it, though I took a huge chance. It looks great to me, and I'm told the previous owner did some work prior to this dealer getting it (alternator, battery). It only has 84,000 miles! My old one has 163,000 on it. This is the first time I've ever bought a car without being practically UNDER it before I bought it. (I did that one time and the salesman laughed a bit). So without further ado...

BorgDog:
Yes.

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Sliderpoint:
Agreed, you are nuts. Maybe... if you really really really like that particular car and got this one for 1k or under... Maybe...


-Mike

Itchigo:
You know what? I bought the old one for my wife 20 years ago. It's been an excellent car, with very little repairs over the years. Parts are cheap, and since I do most of my own work- I know the car. It's easy to work on too. This is the first time I've ever bought a car I couldn't be there in person to check out though... From what I saw, this dealer only works with cars 10 years and older, fixes them up a bit, and resells them. Bluebook is $2500 retail, $2100 or so private party- excellent condition. It was listed on the dealer's site for $2495. Ebay listed it as starting at $1001. I offered $1300, and it was accepted. Shipping will be $554, making the entire car be $1854. I'd pay $1854 if the car were here. Not much more, but this looks almost untouched.

Sliderpoint:
You listed things that you liked about the car and that you see benefits for getting another one. Cars are only worth what someone would pay for it.  Although I may not like it (matters of taste only) doesn't mean that your not getting a good deal for what you expect from it.  I've seen junk cars go for a lot more, your description sounds like a solid car. Enjoy!


-Mike

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