Is this a good car for a college student?
I'm 19 and I was looking into getting a newer car next year. My mom drives a lot for her job. She's thinking about getting a new car (same kind she already had just less miles). My current car isn't doing so well. My mom has a 2005 Ford Escape V6 with 260K on it. The body and interior are near mint. Everything works (heat, A/C, windows, radio). It runs and drives as if it were still brand new. We've had it since 60K so I know everything that's happened to it and where it's been. She said when she gets a new car she'd probably give me her old one. I'm going on my second year of college. I know this car has at least another 200K in it. It just keeps on going strong. Would this be a good car for me?
No ford is bad reliabilty wise get a toyota
It depends on how much you drive and well you take care of it.
Have ALL fluids changed by a trustworthy mechanic, oil, transmission, coolant, brake fluid, power steering, differential, etc. Have the brakes checked, and have the engine 'tuned up' if it's due for that. In addition to new ignition parts, the tune up should include a new air filter, fuel filter and cleaning the throttle body.
It's a FREE CAR! What's not to like?
Even if you have to spend a bit of money to maintain it, it's still better than buying an old junker with a questionable maintenance history.
Well that's one tired Ford. However, it's free! Can't beat that deal.
You really can't beat a free beater car where you know most of the service history. Keep driving and maintaining it until the repair costs spiral out of control or it dies. The best place to get beater vehicles is from friends and relatives.
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