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Re: Buying a used car...need advice - OWC Jamie - 12-07-2011
Intended use is really a separate issue.
I've never done carfax, but I have paid mechanic shop a hundred bucks to look for potential problems.
If nothing else you might find some warrantee or safety recalls that need to be done.
Re: Buying a used car...need advice - Mr645 - 12-07-2011
Here in Florida, any Hybrid or any motorcycle can use the HOV lane at any time. Hybrids get a registration sticker with a green box around it. So even a Chevy Tahoe Hybrid gets in. Or you can just print a green box around you regular sticker and get by with any car
Re: Buying a used car...need advice - N-OS X-tasy! - 12-07-2011
Psurfer wrote:
No passing in the Prius lane.
...and no parking on the dance floor!
Re: Buying a used car...need advice - wowzer - 12-07-2011
Ah...I posted too quickly and garnered a lot of howls of protest...the HOV lanes permit a single driver with specific high MPG cars.
I like the idea of a mechanic overlooking the car, but the car is in CT while I live in NY. I doubt that they'll be amenable to that. Does anyone know of a reputable mechanic in Greenwich, CT?
Re: Buying a used car...need advice - Robert M - 12-07-2011
Wowzer,
No doubt you can find a lemon checker - a company that specializes in inspecting used cars for potential purchasers - in Greenwich. But, have you looked locally for an eligible car? I can't imagine that there aren't any on Long Island. But, you may not find one with such low mileage. I think a more important question to ask, is this worth it just for the privilege of using the HOV lane? Personally, if I had the option, I'd avoid the LIE entirely!
Robert