The Fiat 850 I bought in 1969. Used. Loved that car; it handled like a dream after my first car, a BEE-YOOtiful 1964 Chevy Impala (not only used but declared totaled by the previous owner’s insurance company; don’t ask) that drove like a rudderless ship in high winds. One morning I had a hard time starting the Fiat. Being young, and having been instructed by my boyfriend in the advantages of a clutch in starting a car, I got in, put it in neutral with one foot on the brake. Then pulling myself partway out I gave it a good push with the other foot down my parents’ sloped driveway, hopped back in, waited as long as I could while it gathered momentum, then popped the clutch and off I went to work. Did that for several days before I found out the distributor cap was cracked and it was shorting out because of dew. We had more fun “making do” while we were in school back then….!
LuvThemPluggers about 9 years ago
“A former fleet car, with solid service records! blah, blah”
Flatlander, purveyor of fine covfefe about 9 years ago
Got a van with two years of factory warranty left for half new price.
gaslightguy about 9 years ago
Always buy from the owner. You’ll learn more about the vehicle’s history.
ladylagomorph76 about 9 years ago
Buy a used car..buy another guys problems.
dogday Premium Member about 9 years ago
The Fiat 850 I bought in 1969. Used. Loved that car; it handled like a dream after my first car, a BEE-YOOtiful 1964 Chevy Impala (not only used but declared totaled by the previous owner’s insurance company; don’t ask) that drove like a rudderless ship in high winds. One morning I had a hard time starting the Fiat. Being young, and having been instructed by my boyfriend in the advantages of a clutch in starting a car, I got in, put it in neutral with one foot on the brake. Then pulling myself partway out I gave it a good push with the other foot down my parents’ sloped driveway, hopped back in, waited as long as I could while it gathered momentum, then popped the clutch and off I went to work. Did that for several days before I found out the distributor cap was cracked and it was shorting out because of dew. We had more fun “making do” while we were in school back then….!
K M about 9 years ago
And what’s with the “certified used car” scam? “Yep, it’s a used car!”