Q: Might buy. Issues listed on car. Is it worth it if I put money in to fix

asked by on June 14, 2016

Listed on the suggestions for this car being purchased. Wanted to get an idea roughly how much it would cost to fix before purchasing. Dealer would not let us take to a mechanic. Thank you! THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY WRITTEN OR IMPLIED.Recommendations: CHECK ENGINE LIGHT DIAGNOSIS, RIGHT REAR DOOR DOESNT CLOSE PROPERLY, WIPERS, OIL CHANGE, LEFT FRONT AXLE BOOT TORN, RIGHT FRONT AXLE BOOT TORN, LEFT FRONT SWAY BAR LINK BUSHINGS SPLIT, HEAVY FLUID LEAKS, RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM, LOWER ENGINE COVER HANGING, AIR CONDITIONING DOESNT BLOW COLD, BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND BARELY STOPS VEHICLE, FRONT STRUT NOISE OVER.

My car has 75000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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