If buying a used Deville (00-05) what do you recommend?
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If buying a used Deville (00-05) what do you recommend?
Sometime in the near furture, I plan on purchasing one of the 00-05 model Devilles.I just wanted to find out as much as I could to make the best decision on the right one. I've heard many stories of people getting stuck with problem devilles and I dont want to be one of them. What are some of the things that i should look for when going to get one (things that may be problems)? Basically whats your guide on buying a used 2000 deville. Also would you trust buying from eBay? Any info would help. Thanks!
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RE: If buying a used Deville (00-05) what do you recommend?
you buy off-ebay, wholesale, u better know what u doing.
if you get burned, you cant cry. same applies to private sales ..
DO YOUR HOMEWORK - which you seem to be doing.
to the normal things list and codes, i would add 1) checking the battery area
under the back seat, 2) check for "muddy sludge coolant" and 3) demand an
exhaust gases / CO2 test to the cooling system (headgaskets).
most mechanics do NOT check these three items that are becoming an
issue these days.
if the car is over 4 years old, assume about $1,000 after taking delivery for
little things that you are going to need or want done.
best value is around 4 to 6 years old, under 80,000 miles, the depreciation taken,
bugs taken care off, warranty still there and lots of miles left.
keep us posted ...
if you get burned, you cant cry. same applies to private sales ..
DO YOUR HOMEWORK - which you seem to be doing.
to the normal things list and codes, i would add 1) checking the battery area
under the back seat, 2) check for "muddy sludge coolant" and 3) demand an
exhaust gases / CO2 test to the cooling system (headgaskets).
most mechanics do NOT check these three items that are becoming an
issue these days.
if the car is over 4 years old, assume about $1,000 after taking delivery for
little things that you are going to need or want done.
best value is around 4 to 6 years old, under 80,000 miles, the depreciation taken,
bugs taken care off, warranty still there and lots of miles left.
keep us posted ...
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