Originally Posted By: PandaBear
These days it is usually not the drive train, but accident, interior falling apart, rust, bad design (head gasket, drop valve, transmission, VW, or high cost of repair, etc) that cause them to die. I'm surprised that people in rust belt don't buy used southern cars instead of new cars to save money.
I've thought of it. But how does one do that? Take a week off from work, catch a Greyhound down, and shop? I don't like buying cars until I have driven the one in question.
These days it is usually not the drive train, but accident, interior falling apart, rust, bad design (head gasket, drop valve, transmission, VW, or high cost of repair, etc) that cause them to die. I'm surprised that people in rust belt don't buy used southern cars instead of new cars to save money.
I've thought of it. But how does one do that? Take a week off from work, catch a Greyhound down, and shop? I don't like buying cars until I have driven the one in question.