Is a 2000 Ford Taurus SES 4dr Sedan a good buy for $1900?

I just need something to get me back and forth to school about a hour and a half away. It has 162,362 miles. V6
3.0L Engine. Should i go for it or is ford really that bad of a name

Have a mechanic inspect it before you buy it.

Theses cars have an ancient and simple design and yet they are so fragile. From the head gaskets to the coolant leaks. Bad compressors. Plastic intakes. At 162k it is done. Over done.

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