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Originally Posted by stevet47
I may be able to get a metro (I think its a 94, its the older body style) with 50,000 ORIGINAL miles on it. A guy at work is selling it, and just from walking past and peaking in the windows it looks like it is in fantastic condition, but I have not taken a close look yet. I didn't see any body rust at all, but haven't gotten a chance to look at the control arms or underbody.
Anyway... I can get it for $1200.
Is an auto trans that is going to top out at around 35mpg really worth it?
I'm not really interested in getting a rust bucket, so if I passed on this offer, I would probably be looking at a much newer car, for several thousand dollars more, that would probably still only get 35mpg, which is the reason, that even though the mpg is bad for a metro, it is good for ANY $1200 car in good condition, in my opinion.
Would you go for it?
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It depends on the overall condition of the vehicle. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is (too good to be true). Caveat Emptor.
I'd insist on taking it to a trusted mechanic and going over it with a fine tooth comb before buying. If the owner balks, run (don't walk) away.
