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#1
09-12-2010, 07:32 AM
New Member
Been on the site plenty of time finally decided to join. Im in the process of looking for a Monte Carlo for myself preferably 00-05
I have my eyes on this 03 for 5000 but it has 169K miles on it, only thing is i need a reliable car and the 169K is kind of scaring me off, looking to some members on what they think about it
I have my eyes on this 03 for 5000 but it has 169K miles on it, only thing is i need a reliable car and the 169K is kind of scaring me off, looking to some members on what they think about it
#2
09-12-2010, 08:06 AM
Hi Kadero, & Welcome to the Monte Carlo Family.
Beautiful pictures of the Monte Carlo that you are interested in....Does the dealer have a CarFax Report or Auto Check
Report on this vehicle...
How many owners ? Is there service records ?
It does pay to do your homework before you buy...
Explore the MCF & you will find that many member's have
Monte's with similar miles, and have not had any major
problems....I would suggest that you have a certified mechanic
check out any car that you are interested in purchasing.
Check back to see what are other expert member's
post/suggest.
Below are a few links you may want to check out
Good Luck and let us know what you do ~>ok.
Beautiful pictures of the Monte Carlo that you are interested in....Does the dealer have a CarFax Report or Auto Check
Report on this vehicle...
How many owners ? Is there service records ?
It does pay to do your homework before you buy...
Explore the MCF & you will find that many member's have
Monte's with similar miles, and have not had any major
problems....I would suggest that you have a certified mechanic
check out any car that you are interested in purchasing.
Check back to see what are other expert member's
post/suggest.
Below are a few links you may want to check out
Good Luck and let us know what you do ~>ok.
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#4
09-12-2010, 01:16 PM
hey
Hey you got my car lol I have a 02 ss new engine put in thru ebay less than $2,000 oly problem I am having right now is my fuel level sensor . I tryd to find out how to install it thru here but I can't even figure out how to post a post on it.So far I dont see anything here. nice thing is u can access it thru the back seat withoout taking it off theres a panel in back
#5
09-12-2010, 05:12 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Wauconda, IL
Posts: 13,335
Welcome to the site. It looks like it's in good condition. It is a good idea to get a carfax, that will also show you how many owners it had.
#6
09-12-2010, 08:56 PM
welcome to the site! some of the other members said do your homework on the car and if everything checks out and you like the car,do it!..personally I don't let mileage bother me.. the way cars are bulit today !74 thou is nothing. p.s (that's the reasoning I use if I really want something!!) lol!!
#8
09-12-2010, 09:20 PM
Welcome, keep your eye out and be patient.
You can definitely find one with lower mileage to help ease you.
after i bought mine with 85,xxx miles, the next week a saw a JR for the same price with only 45,xxx
good luck on the hunt
You can definitely find one with lower mileage to help ease you.
after i bought mine with 85,xxx miles, the next week a saw a JR for the same price with only 45,xxx
good luck on the hunt
#9
09-13-2010, 12:22 AM
That seems about right on price for a monte of that year w/169,000. May be at the point when every little thing is going to need replacing. If you don't mind working on it a little bit to keep it right go for it. If not keep looking. That one does look pretty hot tho.
#10
09-14-2010, 10:11 PM
The 3800 is a great motor. I wouldn't worry too much about the miles, just be sure to give everything a thorough run down before signing and don't be afraid to take it for a test drive and gun it a few times.