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Old 04-06-2004, 07:28 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That's really good mileage for that year. If it's got good maintenance records and depending on price I'd say it's a good deal.

The only caveat is that by far it's not a sporty car, it's a pawpaw car. But it will ride pretty good, and mine gets 33 - 34 mpg on the highway consistently, though 20 in town is average. But that highway is better than my '88 Camry got.

It will scoot with the v-6, but it's pulling some weight and that won't go away. I've only had one problem so far in 8 years which just started, flickering headlights at speed (see other post) but that seems to be rare. Some dash rattle and noisy shocks but that's only a nusiance in cold weather.

If you're looking for reliability and room, lots of room, it's a good way to go, assuming it doesn't have problems already.

Oh, one other thing, make sure the timing belt was changed, or you'll have that expense, which would be way overdue.

John
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