Would it be a decent deal to buy a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix with 180,000 miles?

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I'm just looking for a car to drive to school, go to work, and maybe a little out of town every now and then. im thinking about buying a 2000 grand prix with 180,000 miles. it's high but they only want $1400, i'm gonna see if theyll take $1300, and the body is in really nice shape as well as the interior. The owner says it runs great they are just getting an SUV so they can destroy the ozone quicker. If I get this car I'd like to put 25-30,000 miles on it and get rid of it for maybe $800 in 2 years. If it lasts 2 years i wouldn't care if i just sold it for scrap bc ill have my degree by than. What do you guys think? here's the description on Clist, with perfect body, black color:

We are selling this car for $1,400.00. This is a firm price. It is loaded. The driver side passenger window is taped because the regulator broke on it. It is can be fixable reasonable cheap if someone knows what they are doing. Also it needs a thermostat in it. There are new tires and brakes that were put on the car. The car runs great. Also has a factory alarm in it. also the windows are tinted. If interested please respond. The car has been sitting and there is a dead cell in the battery
 
Only if you want a nice looking car sitting in your driveway.
189,000 miles. "It's in really nice shape." The window is taped shut, needs a thermostat, dead battery??? Huh? Just a hint of all the other parts that are worn out.
 
It would be a mistake to buy this car . It needs a thermostat may really be a head gasket problem, whoever buys this car is buying problems.
 
The car may be black in color, but it is definitely a lemon. You can do much better for $1300.

Tip: Don't go for style when you need a basic, reliable car. Get a car that is 1) actually running, 2) has all mechanical basics in good order, and 3) doesn't have a lot of options to put pressure on the electrical system.

You can find this vehicle. Make, model, color, style are all unimportant.
 
I'd pass on it, because for $1400 you could get a more reliable lower mileage vehicle. With the current issues listed you'll be dropping anywhere between $50 to $100 for a new battery. Another $10 for the thermostat, which will be nice to have if you want heat in the vehicle. Just seems like small things are starting to go which isn't normally a good sign.
 
Any car that passes the smog test and drives OK can last maybe 2 years. However, I think the dead battery may be an excuse to try to get someone to buy the car without a test drive. In this case, you absolutely need to get a test drive to make sure it indeed runs well and specially the transmission seems to be good.

Really, if they want to sell the car that bad, and there was nothing serious wrong other than the very high mileage, they could spring $40.00 for a new battery for it.

Be very cautious and do NOT consider it if you caoont drive it.

On the smog certificate, make sure none of the readings are more than 1/2 the maximum allowed for that car. And they are required in most states to supply a certificate no more than 90 days old..
 
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