1992 Pontiac Firebird Radiator

REDBARCHETTA12

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1992 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
127,000 MILES

So I'm walking home the other day and I see on the side of the rode this black Firebird for sale for $1,100. It looks like it's in pretty good shape except for a minor spot of rust here and there. So the next day I call the number on the car and the guy tells me the car is in perfect condition except for it needs a new radiator, which I figure won't be more than $500.

Upon doing some research, I found that the car has a history of other problems, including engine and transmission.

The kicker is that I need to drive the car from LA (where I am currently) to Chicago, and hopefully keep it running for atleast 3 years.

My question is, is it worth buying this car? Is it likely just a radiator problem? If not, is it going to cost me a fortune to keep the car running?

-Mike

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

Most radiators are under $200 so if you need to put another 300 in it then you should be ahead. Normally unless there is a serious issue driving the freeway for a couple of thousand miles you don't have a lot of problems as it's steady speed. BUT we cannot give you a good anwer due to not being able to look at the car to properly evaluate it.