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Old 06-24-2013, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jplinville View Post
If I don't like how it looks as I pull up to see it, I drive away.

If the car is clean, it usually has been taken care of. If I like how it looks, I'll get out, kick the tires, listen to the engine, etc.

If it looks like a rat trap with rust holes and faded paint, that tells em someone didn't care enough to keep the mechanics in good order.
Bingo!

While you may occasionally find a car that looks very nice, but is let down by the mechanicals, conversely, you rarely find a beat puppy that lives up to a well maintained mechanical standard.

Jim
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