Car will not start after radiator hose replaced after popping off

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If he is getting you an engine with that many miles, willing to guarantee his work, and guarantees that is the total cost, it may not be a bad deal. The 6 month warranty, did he mention a mileage limitation or anything other than time?

If the car is in good shape and nothing major is wrong with it, here is how I would look at it. If I was to purchase another car, what could I get for 1700.00 dollars. Then I would make the decision. My biggest concern is because of the mileage on the vehicle, what will happen next, but you know it better than me.

Let me know if I can help in any way.

Joe

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 7:45 PM

EARHART2020

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My concern is that there is 221,000 miles on the car. It was having cooling issues and I think that the head gasket was going bad when I started losing water/coolant consistently but I didn’t know that’s what it was. I had it in the shop to them multiple times with the cooing issues.

So I’m afraid that I am just throwing money and then I’m going to end up worse off. For $1,700.00 down payment I can get a great car that is not 11 years old. I think I’m going to get dumped on with this car no matter what I do.

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 8:01 PM

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That is very possible. If you decide to get a different one, let me know your choice. I may know if there are problems to watch for.

Take care,
Joe

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 9:05 PM

EARHART2020

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I was looking at three cars: 2016 Dodge Journey SE, 66,000, 2011 Honda Grand Touring, 80,000, or 2013 BMW 3 series hybrid 72,000. Your thoughts?

You have been so helpful. Thank you for taking so much time with me. Your input helped me tremendously to think about so many angles..

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Monday, January 13th, 2020 AT 10:30 PM

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You are very welcome. Please understand, I am not there to check the vehicles you are looking at. However, The lowest maintenance one listed is the Honda. If the Dodge has the 3.6L V6, that is a great engine. As far as the BMW, they are great cars, but if something breaks, they are very expensive to repair. Are the prices close?

Joe

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Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 AT 5:07 PM

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Yes all close in prices. Also drove a Mazda crux 3 rows. I really like that car. I’m going to another place tomorrow to test drive more. I will probably get one in the next Sadat or two.

I really didn’t like driving the BMW or the Kia Sorrento. I liked the Ford Explorer and Mazda. I think the Mazda is low maintenance and it only had 80,000 for a 2011.

What do you recommend for a three seater with low maintenance? What do you think a reasonable yearly mileage should be? Like a 2011 is a good deal if it only has what less than 15,000 miles a year?

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Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 AT 5:21 PM

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Lower mileage is always good. On average, people drive 15,000 per year as you indicated. The Mazda sounds like a good choice as well. Just do me a favor, never pay what they are asking. LOL I have a feeling you already know that.

Let me know.

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Tuesday, January 14th, 2020 AT 6:41 PM