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Locobot · 09-05-2004, 11:02 PM

I'm going to look at a used car tomorrow and I thought I'd solicit advice since this is only my second car purchase. Here is the classified ad:

BUICK-1974 Apollo, 2-door, rebuilt 350 engine, black, CD, alarm, runs great. $2900. Ph. XXXXXXXXXXXX

I realise it's little information. I live in Illinois so it's really a question of how much rust, not whether it's there at all. Any advice on what to look for in terms of deal-breaking faults? Any specific problems with the Apollo? It seems like such a great deal to me. The first three digits of the phone number tell me that its owners are fairly affluent, so most likely it's been in a garage. What does "350 engine" mean? If I go further with this car purchase I will post pics. Any advice appreciated.

09-05-2004, 11:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Locobot is awesome!	Does this seem like a fair buy? I'm going to look at a used car tomorrow and I thought I'd solicit advice since this is only my second car purchase. Here is the classified ad: BUICK-1974 Apollo, 2-door, rebuilt 350 engine, black, CD, alarm, runs great. $2900. Ph. XXXXXXXXXXXX I realise it's little information. I live in Illinois so it's really a question of how much rust, not whether it's there at all. Any advice on what to look for in terms of deal-breaking faults? Any specific problems with the Apollo? It seems like such a great deal to me. The first three digits of the phone number tell me that its owners are fairly affluent, so most likely it's been in a garage. What does "350 engine" mean? If I go further with this car purchase I will post pics. Any advice appreciated.