Oppinions on car purchase

"Captain of the Enterprise" (justanotherdayinparadise) 09/10/2015 at 14:58 • Filed to: None

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What do you guys think? I’m nervous because it has been sitting for a few years but it is cheap at $1200.

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Slant6 > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:00

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Do you wrench and feel like doing fuel system work?

Takuro Spirit > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:01

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Is the puppy included? If not, CP.

J/K, its probably worth it if everything checks out, but after sitting for a few years I would worry about the brakes, the fluids, the rubber bits, and the fuel tank/pump/lines.

Captain of the Enterprise > Slant6 09/10/2015 at 15:01

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I do wrench and could be up to fuel system work.

WesBarton89 - The Way to Santa Fe > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:03

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Sitting for a few years? That kind of makes me a little uncomfortable. Even at $1200. I mean, there’s some stuff that would definitely need replaced from sitting. Could be electrical issues as well. Plus a grinding while shifting? Might be simple, might not be. I think you can find a better deal than that.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:06

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But if you fix it, you’re still in a Saturn....and not even one of the cool old 1st gen ones.

duurtlang > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:07

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I’d be wary. Why was it parked for years in the first place? Also, being on grass for years is a red flag. Check for rust underneath. Like mentioned elsewhere, brake lines, brake discs and just the floor in general. I can’t imagine the ‘new’ battery is still useful either.

Captain of the Enterprise > duurtlang 09/10/2015 at 15:10

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Yeah, I’m thinking its a bad idea.

Margin Of Error > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:13

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Go for it !

supra-squirrel > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:16

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Run like you have just realized you have explosive diarrhea.

mazda616 > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 15:50

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I'd want to know the reason it was parked. Seems strange the owner spent a lot of money on it and then parked it.

Klaus Schmoll > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 16:24

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Are you allergic to money? This seems like a good cure.

jkm7680 > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 16:41

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Complete POS. Not even worth $500.

Nobi > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 16:58

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As long as it’s not a CVT, the ION isn’t that bad. Be prepared to replace wheel bearings, front end sway bar links and bushings, rear shocks, and stupid cheap plastic interior stuff constantly. Also, those plastic body panels become seriously brittle in cold weather. If you live anywhere that gets below 30*, watch out. You sneeze too hard on a panel and it’ll shatter. Aside from that, the Ecotech isn’t a bad engine. It does have occasional oil leaks that can be solved with some silicone sealant. The ignition module/coil pack combo craps out and those aren’t cheap. The transmissions, both auto and manual aren’t terrible and not made of glass like the CVT is. If you even think of putting your foot down too hard on the gas to accelerate, the CVT will explode. It’s not a hard car to work on yourself, so if you want a good DIY project car, it’s a good one.

Chris Kasinskas > Captain of the Enterprise 09/10/2015 at 20:37

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Stay Away!