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re: Is it possible to get a slight smoke smell out of a used car?

Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:32 am to
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:32 am to
I’ll sell you a 2012 honda crv for 17.5.

Boom. Just saved you 6.5k (plus taxes) and it’ll last longer than that pos cvt equipped altima
This post was edited on 7/22/22 at 9:33 am
Posted by wadewilson
Member since Sep 2009
38522 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:34 am to
After the ozone, cut up an apple, put it on a plate on the dashboard.

Sounds crazy, but it helps. I ran over a skunk once, and that's how I got the smell out.
Posted by Slagathor
Makin' jokes about your teeny tiny
Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:35 am to
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Can't believe that no one has mentioned changing the cabin air filter.
That can go a long way in changing how the interior of a car smells...


it was in the OP
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
20813 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:35 am to
There are many products that work pretty well. Get an auto a/c duct cleaner that foams up.

Here’s an example:

A/C Pro Air and Duct Cleaner

It will drain through the condensation line. They also help remove mold buildup which can block the condensation line, causing a leak in the cabin.

I’ve had good success with them.
Posted by The Korean
Denham Springs, LA
Member since May 2008
1638 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:36 am to
Ozone machine or slightly less effective but cheaper and easier is small cans of Ozone Fog you can find at auto parts store. Read instructions in either case.
Posted by sta4ever
Member since Aug 2014
16927 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:38 am to
Another reason why smoking weed is superior to smoking cigarettes. The weed may smell initially, but it never sticks to the inside of a vehicle. Can always get weed smell out. Cigarette smell is forever.
Posted by StringedInstruments
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:38 am to
quote:

I’ll sell you a 2012 honda crv for 17.5.


I can get a 2021 CRV with 20k miles for $29k.

But it squeezes my monthly budget too much.
This post was edited on 7/22/22 at 9:39 am
Posted by HooDooWitch
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Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:40 am to
If you live in New Orleans area look up Deoderizeit . They have a giant ozone generator that takes up the in side of a van.
Posted by Chad504boy
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:41 am to
quote:

I’ll sell you a 2012 honda crv for 17.5.


color/miles/trim?
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:43 am to
He mentioned it in the OP you oaf.
Posted by LSUCOCK
Member since Jun 2012
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:44 am to
I bought a 2019 Subaru Outback at CarMax in one day for 26k. Go to carmax if you have one
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:45 am to
Urban titanium/123k/EXL
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:46 am to
quote:

I can get a 2021 CRV with 20k miles for $29k.

But it squeezes my monthly budget too much.



I'd go for a 2017-2018 crv. i bet you can find a decent lowerish milege vehicle in your range. '17 was first year in that redesign. '22 is the last.
Posted by ibldprplgld
Member since Feb 2008
26058 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:48 am to
Irrespective of the cigarette smell, I wouldn’t get a Nissan with a CVT. Those are notoriously bad transmissions that may cause you a lot of future headache.
Posted by Breauxsif
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:49 am to
The CVT transmission doesn’t concern you?
Posted by LegendInMyMind
Member since Apr 2019
65847 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:50 am to
Try Ozium to start. If that doesn't work an ozone generator would be the best option.

FYI: Ozium also works wonders on the dead mouse smell.
This post was edited on 7/22/22 at 9:51 am
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:50 am to
quote:

I can get a 2021 CRV with 20k miles for $29k.


You should buy that and flip it considering that’s a good 5-6k below market value.

The cheapest 2021 CRV on a nationwide carmax search is 33k. Average price is 36k
Posted by JohnnyKilroy
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Member since Oct 2012
38370 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:52 am to
quote:

I'd go for a 2017-2018 crv. i bet you can find a decent lowerish milege vehicle in your range. '17 was first year in that redesign. '22 is the last.


Would be a stretch. Good ones with less than 40k miles are still upper 20s low 30s
Posted by Shiftyplus1
Regret nothing that made you smile
Member since Oct 2005
13889 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:53 am to
Ozone or ionization machines or whatever they are called can do it. But it will have to be taken to a professional detailer to get it done. And nothing will work if the cigarette smell is too heavy.
Posted by Sal Minio
17th Street Canal
Member since Sep 2006
4298 posts
Posted on 7/22/22 at 9:56 am to
It could be worse. It could smell like b.o.
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