I have a chance to get a fairly decent deal on a 1999 Ford Contour in decent condition i believe 130k miles on it, but there are a couple catches. The owner lost the only copy of the key he had and just wants to get rid of it, so i would have to get it re keyed for the door and ignition. Plus i would have to get it towed to the shop unless this is something where i can hot wire it after getting the local sheriff to let us in??? Maybe even a permanent fix with a kill switch instead of a key??
Does anyone know if this is a DIY job for this car or how much it would cost if its even possible?
The car is in fairly good shape both mechanically and cosmetically except for 1 small problem.... The reverse band is broken on the transmission. The car works and drives beautifully and shifts great except for no reverse. I was here the day the reverse went out and the fluid is nice and pink no problems there, it hasn't been officially diagnosed yet, all i know is hes been driving it for a year perfectly without reverse.
The owner only wants $200 for the car, which would make it a perfect back and forth to work 5 miles each way car for me which means i wont have to get a car payment!
Does anyone know if this is a DIY job for this car or how much it would cost if its even possible?
The car is in fairly good shape both mechanically and cosmetically except for 1 small problem.... The reverse band is broken on the transmission. The car works and drives beautifully and shifts great except for no reverse. I was here the day the reverse went out and the fluid is nice and pink no problems there, it hasn't been officially diagnosed yet, all i know is hes been driving it for a year perfectly without reverse.
The owner only wants $200 for the car, which would make it a perfect back and forth to work 5 miles each way car for me which means i wont have to get a car payment!