Just fell in love.
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I'm currently looking for a new (pre-owned) car and after a long search yesterday, I decieded to lower my head and walk onto a honda dealership. After being throughly disappointed I saw a gem in the far corner of the lot. As I approached it, it was a nice black 2001 blazer. I instantly wanted it.
It was a trade in that just came in that day. I have a hold on it, but they still have to do there inspections on it. I'm just wondering, once I purchased my Cinderella what's the first thing thats going to go on her. She's got 138,xxx km on it.
Thanks for any tips or help, and I'll be trolling these forums now that I'll have my new baby.
Oh I guess I should probably put how much i'm being gouged for. The dealership is looking for 6500-7000 cdn (6050-6500 us).
It was a trade in that just came in that day. I have a hold on it, but they still have to do there inspections on it. I'm just wondering, once I purchased my Cinderella what's the first thing thats going to go on her. She's got 138,xxx km on it.
Thanks for any tips or help, and I'll be trolling these forums now that I'll have my new baby.
Oh I guess I should probably put how much i'm being gouged for. The dealership is looking for 6500-7000 cdn (6050-6500 us).
Last edited by rriddle3; Sep 13, 2009 at 02:14 PM. Reason: CONSECUTIVE POSTS
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Welcome!
Do your homework before buying or signing anything. Run the VIN through CarFax, or my preference, AutoCheck.
Search search auto seller websites to get a handle on what comparable vehicles are selling for in your area. Most people check Kelley Blue Book, but I like NADA
http://www.kbb.com/
http://www.nadaguides.com/
Yahoo Autos isn't a bad place to get an idea of actual market prices.
http://autos.yahoo.com/
If the dealer with the black one wants more than it's worth, walk away. You may find a better one for a cheaper price. There are loads of them out there. I searched for three months and must have looked at 20 different Blazers before I settled on my '04.
Good luck.
Oops, almost forgot:
Have your mechanic thoroughly check the vehicle over. Ask him to perform a compression check of all six cylinders. Paying $100 now is lots better than major repair bills later.
Have him pay close attention to the front suspension components, especially ball joints and bearing hubs. It's a definite weak spot. He'll be able to tell if they've been replaced and a fair idea of how worn they are.
There are others, but checking here will give you good information.
I've owned three Blazers. One of the nicest things about them is they're cheap to fix compared to most other vehicles.
Do your homework before buying or signing anything. Run the VIN through CarFax, or my preference, AutoCheck.
Search search auto seller websites to get a handle on what comparable vehicles are selling for in your area. Most people check Kelley Blue Book, but I like NADA
http://www.kbb.com/
http://www.nadaguides.com/
Yahoo Autos isn't a bad place to get an idea of actual market prices.
http://autos.yahoo.com/
If the dealer with the black one wants more than it's worth, walk away. You may find a better one for a cheaper price. There are loads of them out there. I searched for three months and must have looked at 20 different Blazers before I settled on my '04.
Good luck.
Oops, almost forgot:
Have your mechanic thoroughly check the vehicle over. Ask him to perform a compression check of all six cylinders. Paying $100 now is lots better than major repair bills later.
Have him pay close attention to the front suspension components, especially ball joints and bearing hubs. It's a definite weak spot. He'll be able to tell if they've been replaced and a fair idea of how worn they are.
There are others, but checking here will give you good information.
I've owned three Blazers. One of the nicest things about them is they're cheap to fix compared to most other vehicles.
Last edited by rriddle3; Sep 13, 2009 at 02:15 PM. Reason: CONSECUTIVE POSTS
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