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Originally Posted by babymog
I agree that most used cars are frustrating and unreliable, especially at that price point. The key I feel, is the price point.
If you are looking at Tdi Jettas for $3,500, diesel Dodge Ram for $3,500, BMW anything for $3,500, etc. you will have a very hard time finding one that is reliable. Even a $3,500 Honda/Toyota will be pretty worn out and often neglected (have you looked at dealer prices on Honda & Toyota?).
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I completely agree, its not that most of them are bad cars, they are just all really worn out. The line between more expensive and complicated cars in no better condition and a car that could likely go another 50k miles without much trouble is quite a bit higher than that though, so you just have to pick one that you can afford to purchase and fix most of the usual problems, and hope for the best.
Is there really a way to clear w210 transmission codes for less than $400 (assuming that a tow to and from the nearest shop and an hour labor would be in that range too)? Thats why I feel like trying to fix it is unreasonable, if that isn't the ase it may change my mind.