New Or Used?? Options

[avisitor]

Okay, if you were in the market to get another car ...
Would you buy ...
A) A new car
B) A few years old car
c) A cheap car

Also, what make or model do you think is best for your purpose??

[GentleWind]

Old car with a good engine and good gas mileage. That would be a honda or a toyota.

[GentleWind]

If only know how to drive stick, I would like to have a HONDA CRX or Toyota MR2 that is in great shapes. These vehicles from the 80's Japan made.

[chiuchimu]

used about 8~15 years old. look for mileage and wear. Things like changing the rings or replacing the head gasket isn't that expensive compared to total cost of car($1,500 for both). An engine rebuild is more expensive but there are places that will swap a 2~3 old engine shipped from Japan and installed to your car for under $2,000.

Example:
A)Civic 2001 great condition $8,000
B)Civic 2001 lacks power, leaking oil $5,000

Most people would buy car A. But, If I can locate a good engine for car B I save money and I'm better off that way
5000+2000=$7000
So, I spent $1,000 less than car A and the engine is much younger so I have a lot of peace of mind.

You have to be knowledgeable about cars to do this.

[avisitor]

If only know how to drive stick, I would like to have a HONDA CRX or Toyota MR2 that is in great shapes. These vehicles from the 80's Japan made.

Cars with only two seats???
Don't you have a family??

used about 8~15 years old. look for mileage and wear. Things like changing the rings or replacing the head gasket isn't that expensive compared to total cost of car($1,500 for both). An engine rebuild is more expensive but there are places that will swap a 2~3 old engine shipped from Japan and installed to your car for under $2,000.

Example:
A)Civic 2001 great condition $8,000
B)Civic 2001 lacks power, leaking oil $5,000

Most people would buy car A. But, If I can locate a good engine for car B I save money and I'm better off that way
5000+2000=$7000
So, I spent $1,000 less than car A and the engine is much younger so I have a lot of peace of mind.

You have to be knowledgeable about cars to do this.

I would also need the time and money to do something like that.
But, I appreciate the spirit behind doing things yourself

[GentleWind]

I just bought a camry 1992 with roughly 91000 miles on it. And I think the timing belt needs to be changed. I want to do it myself. Any instruction for it?

[avisitor]

I just bought a camry 1992 with roughly 91000 miles on it. And I think the timing belt needs to be changed. I want to do it myself. Any instruction for it?

Yes, be very careful.
Even when you mark the positions of the cam and crank shaft gears, there is still a possibility of getting the position wrong when you go to put on the timing belt.
I thought the schedule for changing the timing belt was at 60,000 miles and 120,000 miles.
If you really intend on doing it yourself then you should have some one who has done it before to watch what you do.
Also, while your there you might as well change the water pump??

Good luck.

[GentleWind]

Whatever I am an amateur. But not a chicken amateur.

[FutureMan]

I just bought a camry 1992 with roughly 91000 miles on it. And I think the timing belt needs to be changed. I want to do it myself. Any instruction for it?

GW Man you bought a car that is almost 20 years old
Are you sure it will pass inpection where you live? How much did you buy it? These auto repair dealers like Firestone charge an arm and a leg for their repairs and parts. If you want to save money I recommend you find a reliable good mechanic who does not charge much, but he can do the work. Tell him you will buy the parts in the store so all you negotiate is for the mechanic's labor to install it. They got some deals discounts on ordering car parts online like
1. advanceautoparts.com
2. autozone.com
3. pepboys.com
You save some piece of mind getting a good mechanic to fix the problem.
I will get my friend to help me buy a used car next time searching it from a private owner, craigslist or a used car dealer.

[chiuchimu]

I just bought a camry 1992 with roughly 91000 miles on it. And I think the timing belt needs to be changed. I want to do it myself. Any instruction for it?

Get a Haynes or Chilton manual for Camry 92. $25 for the book is well worth the money. Read the entire section before starting.

You'll need tools. For hand tools Harbor Freights is cheap and decent. Join an online forum for Camry.

When it comes to problems and solutions specific to a particular car, an online community is indispensable.

[CaucAsian]

If i could get/afford/store/manage another car (that is not insanely expensive like ferrari)

I'm all down for 1970 dodge charger, whatever condition.

i hate 4 cyl lol,

[GentleWind]

Thanks ChiuChimu