1979-1993 & 94 Conv [Subscribe to Daily Digest] |
 | [Main C900 Bulletin Board | BBFAQ |
Prev by Date | Next by Date | Post Followup ]
Member Login / Signup - Members see fewer ads. - Latest Member Gallery Photos
Re: Pre Buyer Check Posted by Ari [Email]  (#2847) [Profile/Gallery]
(more from Ari) on Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:19:41
In Reply to: Pre Buyer Check, Jason Carpenter, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 01:11:55 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
Unless you are very familiar with the breed, it's always a good idea to get the car checked out by a mechanic that knows those Saabs. If you buy it without a checkout, you should factor in a whole host of unknowns into the price.
A seller should be willing to bring the car to a mechanic for checkout prior to the sale. If he's having a hard time selling the car, he would be foolish to give up a viable buyer.
However, if the seller is getting a lot of offers, or is afraid of what the mechanic may find out, he may not want the risk/hassle. In which case, you have a choice. Take a chance on a 13 year old car (it was probably built in '92) based on what you know about Saabs, or find another one where the seller is open to an inspection.
If you are not familiar with what can go wrong, what places to look for the problems that crop up, you are taking on a measure of risk buying it without a mechanic. Now, if the car is attractive and the price right, that may be an acceptable level to you. I can't say.
posted by 192.249....
, Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:19:41 <-- Viewing This Message
No Site Registration is Required to Post - Site Membership is optional (Member Features List), but helps to keep the site online
for all Saabers. If the site helps you, please consider helping the site by becoming a member.
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
