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Opinions on a used car purchase by my son.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 6:59 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 6:59 pm
My son lives in CO and his car blew up (forget that for the moment) and went out and bought the car linked below.
Sons purchase
Carfax is pristine. Is this a good purchase?
What should he be aware of?
Sons purchase
Carfax is pristine. Is this a good purchase?
What should he be aware of?
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:24 pm to NBR_Exile
It doesn’t have but 43k miles and got it for $12k. Although I have no use for that car, it’s half the price folks pay for a new SxS and probably will be limited maintenance for the next 100k miles. Tell him to keep the oil changed, keep good tires on it, and make sure the breaks are good. It will probably be fine.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:28 pm to NBR_Exile
Fine vehicle if your son is gay, sorry that's tOT coming out in me. Good vehicle for the price. I want to know more about his previous vehicle blowing up
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:39 pm to tenfoe
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It doesn’t have but 43k miles and got it for $12k
He paid $11+TTL
Carfax and independent mechanic blessed the deal. Not the car I expected from him but C'est la Vie
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:42 pm to HoboDickCheese
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I want to know more about his previous vehicle blowing up
It was a Hyundai and he ignored the maintenance. Totally on him. He has a Wildlife and Fisheries Science degree from TAMU. Smart but common sense might not be developed yet.
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:44 pm to NBR_Exile
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What should he be aware of?
Is thay an Escape? My wife drove a 2017 until 150k miles with zero issues. Just routine maintenence. They had some hoses running under the oil filter that pissed me tf off every time I changed the oil. Other than that there were no complaints that i can remember.
Eta: Changing the belt was kind of a bitch.
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 7:49 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:47 pm to HoboDickCheese
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Fine vehicle if your son
He determined the car would meet his needs in Estes Park. He's been there two years. Honestly, is there some things about the car that we should look out for.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:49 pm to Loup
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Is thay an Escape?
Yes, Any other issues he should be aware of?
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:51 pm to NBR_Exile
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Yes, Any other issues he should be aware of?
We didnt have any problems with it. I think most of my problems with it were from not taking the time to watch a YouTube video before I did any maintenance on it. Be aware the battery is in a screwy spot so familiarize yourself with where it is before you're trying to jump it in a parking lot lol.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 7:56 pm to Loup
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We didnt have any problems with it. I think most of my problems with it were from not taking the time to watch a YouTube video before I did any maintenance on it. Be aware the battery is in a screwy spot so familiarize yourself with where it is before you're trying to jump it in a parking lot lol.
Thanks Loup, I'll let him know.
This is his first purchase on his own. Might not be the car I would have chosen but I will support his choice. He cannot go buy a new F250 just yet.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:05 pm to NBR_Exile
I work for a Ford dealership if y’all have any issues or questions about the vehicle feel free to reach out and I’ll help anyway I can. Good first purchase he’s well on his way to that new F-250!
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:07 pm to TheTexan
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I work for a Ford dealership if y’all have any issues or questions about the vehicle feel free to reach out and I’ll help anyway I can. Good first purchase he’s well on his way to that new F-250!
Thanks. The car looks mint with very low miles for its age. You offer is booked marked!
Any ideas on the drive train he should be aware of?
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:23 pm to NBR_Exile
Ha! My kid lives up there and drives a Subaru and not gay either.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:25 pm to HoboDickCheese
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Fine vehicle if your son is gay,
I tried to let's this go but I can't. Not all A&M students bought into the gay or "weird cult scene" the university gathers. He come from LA lineage. He loved his time in College Station. Texas A&M is a much better university than LSU A&M is today.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:28 pm to KemoSabe65
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Ha! My kid lives up there and drives a Subaru and not gay either.
That might be a good choice. My son is a bit impulsive. His car broke and pulled the trigger. It's his money, so we will see.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:28 pm to NBR_Exile
I’ll ask the service manager if there’s anything to look out for I’m on the sales side and we’ve sold quite a few and never see them in shop for anything but routine maintenance
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:29 pm to NBR_Exile
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from TAMU
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:30 pm to NBR_Exile
Is it AWD or FWB? If it's FWB, then get a set of tire chains for the front tires. Put a good sleeping bag in the trunk in case he gets stranded in winter.
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:39 pm to America250
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Is it AWD or FWB?
The listing say 4WD. I awesome it is 4 Wheel Drive. I'll check with my son. Thanks.
This post was edited on 10/30/26 at 8:41 pm
Posted on 10/30/26 at 8:42 pm to America250
4WD
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