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"G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3" (gbodyman) 12/14/2015 at 21:24 • Filed to: None

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So I went to check out a Dodge SX 2.0 today (Neon in America). Cosmetically and fundamentally, it was pretty solid. No leaks, no rust, good suspension and steering. There are, however, a few issues. Firstly, its oil pump is on the way out. Secondly, it fuel starves up steep hills. It needs a new coil, and there is noticeable amounts of gear whine. The car is listed for $2250, and the parts cost $450 or so. Should I shoot the guy an offer for $1800 and see what happens? It only has 70,000 miles of commuting on it. ACR booty shot for your time.

jkm7680 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:27

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No, don’t do that.

$1,200 or so sounds reasonable.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > jkm7680 12/14/2015 at 21:28

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Interior BC car market = hyperinflated prices. $1800 might be a tad low, we’ll see.

jkm7680 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:29

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That’s probably a $1,200 car where I live. Don’t overpay, especially if it’s a hooptie.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > jkm7680 12/14/2015 at 21:30

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$1200 is a high mileage, beat-up, automatic 01 where I live.

jkm7680 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:31

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gahhhhhhhhhhh

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > jkm7680 12/14/2015 at 21:35

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Yup. Plus, I face the issue of either paying $1800 for this car now, or paying $2400 for a car in similar overall condition in the spring.

JGrabowMSt > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:37

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What year? I had a 2004, and from what youve said, its a lemon. Gear noise? Run. Fuel starvation up a hill? Run faster.

No rust you say? Theyre only rust treated on the outside, I assure you, theres rust, and its bad. Tap on the rockers pretty hard, chances are they’ll feel a little soft towards the wheel wells.

Save yourself a world of hurt and find something else.

jkm7680 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:38

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That’s a liiiitle ridiculous for an old Neon.

How about bringing a car form another part of Canada?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > jkm7680 12/14/2015 at 21:40

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My parents won’t let me for some bizarre reason.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > JGrabowMSt 12/14/2015 at 21:41

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2005. The rockers are solid, even when tapped hard. I’ll try seeing other vehicles.

jkm7680 > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:44

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tis strange

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > jkm7680 12/14/2015 at 21:47

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Yeah.

I Will Always Be The Honey Badger > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 21:53

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Bizarre reason= the dreaded out of province inspection.

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > I Will Always Be The Honey Badger 12/14/2015 at 22:04

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I’m talking about even from Vancouver.

crowmolly > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/14/2015 at 22:19

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Oil pump on the way out

Can you elaborate on this?

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > crowmolly 12/14/2015 at 22:21

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The low oil pressure warning light comes on when slogging up steep hills around 2000 RPM, yet the oil level is fine. I’ve done some research, and it looks like the oil pump is the culprit.

brianbrannon > G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 12/16/2015 at 08:36

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Bad oil pump = bad engine

gear whine = bad transmission

Run away