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Following these test-driving tips will boost your chances of finding, a safe, reliable used car.
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test-drive is crucial to finding the best value in a used car. Few buyers know how to perform an examination that will separate the good from the bad.
you accelerate or decelerate, check the rearview mirrors for signs of smoking from the tailpipe. If you can see through the wheels, look at the brake rotors for cracking, grooving or discoloration. On some cars you can inspect brake pad thickness without removing a wheel.
Be consistent It’s best if you can drive the same roads, but running the same speeds is crucial. A speed of 35 mph on surface streets and 60 on freeways will give good results. Make identical motions with the steering wheel. Look for dead spots in the steering that might indicate a problem with the steering rack or suspension bushings. Go out of your way to hit bumps and notice the sounds and reactions of the suspension. If you see a problem that doesn’t crop up anywhere else, re-
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TRIUMPH SPITFIRE MARK 1 1963 - Looks good and runs great. Waco area. Must see to appreciate. Asking $7250. 469831.2292
BUICK ENCORE 2013 Loaded! 51k miles. Great gas mileage. $17,000. 254-722-5594
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run the route in your current car for a benchmark. Turn off the radio Unless you’re testing the sound system, switch it off. Periodically turn off the air conditioner or heater fan,
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CHEVROLET IMPALA LS Flex-fuel, 145K $5000 + TT&L. 616 Dallas St. 254-757-0451
FORD TAURUS 2005. $2300+ TT&L. 616 Dallas St. 254-757-0451. Se Abla Espanol
CHRYSLER 300 2007. 107K $8500 + TT&L. 616 Dallas St. 254-757-0451. Se Abla Espanol
INSTANT CASH. Top dollar for any vehicle running or not , with or without title. Also equipment Call 254-624-1729
FORD FUSION 2008, 4 cyl, ready to go. $4500 + TT&L. 616 Dallas St. 254-757-0451
MINI COOPER 2008 - Loaded! AT, 97k miles. Excellent cond. $9,200. 254-733-4143
RECREATION Campers, Travel Trailers
Campers, Travel Trailers SELMA CRUISE LITE 185RB 2014. Like new. $10,500. Call 254-799-1310 / 254-366-4309
RV’S, Motor Homes PALOMINO 30’ SOLAIRE ULTRA LITE 2014 - Like new. Sleeps 8. Outside kitchen. 40” TV. Avail to show anytime. Text me if this is what you are looking for: 254-640-2497 $18,000.00
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Perform a pre-test inspection Before getting behind the wheel, test the vehicle for proper oil, coolant and transmission fluid levels, correct tire pressure and more. Open the hood. Any overpowering odor is big trouble. Look for signs of poor maintenance. Pull the oil and transmission dipsticks and look for dirty fluid or low levels. Open the oil filler cap. Dark, sludgy deposits on the interior mean oil changes were infrequent. Check hoses and fan belts for cracking. Lie on the ground and look under the car for such things as leaking shock absorbers and dented skid plates on SUVs. Both before and after the test, look under the car for signs of oil or fluid loss. When you start the car and as
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FOUR WINDS 1992 Chevrolet 454 28ft, runs great. 51K. Everything works, but some previous leak damage, just license & inspected & oil change. Must sell due to illness. $3800 254-855-2590
RV’S, Motor Homes
RV’S, Motor Homes
INFERNO BY KZ BLUE BLIZZARD 2009 - 5th wheel, Toy hauler. 40ft. Sleeps 12, 2 ACs, built in generator, washer / dryer, vacuum system, lots of extras! Excellent shape. Reduced $35,000 OBO. Call 254-315-6563
SWEETWATER SUNRISE 2013 20ft Pontoon, like new. GPS fish finder, stereo, 70HP 4 stroke Yamaha, 3 gates with swim ladder, live well, changing station. Throwing in Big Bubba & 2 person tube. Bimini cover & playpen cover, bear trailer w/ladder. Must sell due to illness. $15,00. 254-855-2590
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but leave the windows up. This will allow you to hear unusual noises. Attempt to separate normal noises from those caused by wind, tires and car problems. If you hear a troubling noise, try to isolate it by changing speeds or switching road surfaces.
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Heavy Trucks & Buses
TOYOTA CAMRY LE 2002 Very clean! Runs good. Everything works. 254-652-5751 / 254-652-5752
Motorcycles HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC ELECTRA GLIDE 2000 - $6850. 54K mi BIG BORE KIT, CAM GEARS 254-379-2088
KAWASAKI VERSYS 650 2009. Blue, great condition, new tires, new chain, new battery, fresh oil change & filters. 16,000 miles, title in hand. $4,000. OBO. Dave 254-386-9164
SUV’s CHRYSLER TRACKER 4 cyl, 80K, $3500. 616 Dallas St. 254-757-0451. Se Abla Espanol HONDA PILOT EXL 2013 26,000 mi. Excellent condition. $26,999. 254-548-8019
Heavy Trucks & Buses FORD F250 XLT 1987 - Runs well. Clean interior. $2,500. Call after 3pm, 254-366-1509
NISSAN FRONTIER 2013. Excellent condition. 6 cylinder, 48,668 miles, blue book value $19,945. Has $1400 worth of extras. Asking $18,500. Text 254-400-0588
Vans CRHEVROLET UPLANDER 2007. 1 owner, V6, 131K $4950. 616 Dallas St. 254-757-0451
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