I would MUCH rather buy a car that needs a bit of work at a cheaper price and fix it then pay more for a perfect working car (which doesn't exist). I bought my Jetta for $400 in horrible shape, put a few hundred dollars and a bunch of spare parts into it and now have a reliable car worth probably $1500.
My dad always taught me that when buying a used car, expect to spend another $300-$500 just on maintenance like changing all the fluids, replacing brake pads if needed, changing belts, etc. Old cars tend to be worn out and you are much better off replacing known to fail items when you first get the car then when they do break at a likely inconvenient time.
If you do end up buying and e30, do a timing belt change first thing unless you know for sure it has been done recently.
My dad always taught me that when buying a used car, expect to spend another $300-$500 just on maintenance like changing all the fluids, replacing brake pads if needed, changing belts, etc. Old cars tend to be worn out and you are much better off replacing known to fail items when you first get the car then when they do break at a likely inconvenient time.
If you do end up buying and e30, do a timing belt change first thing unless you know for sure it has been done recently.
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