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I’m looking into these 3 vehicles on Facebook

2006 Mazda 6 3.0 212k miles for 3.5K

2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer 170k miles for 2.5k

2003 Toyota Sequoia 204k miles for 3k

please tell me what you thank much appreciated have a good day


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All are quite old. The Toyota has the best chance of being OK if well maintained (if you can stand the poor gas mileage) but you need a good mechanic to check it out before purchase. Of course there will be some things that will need ongoing attention with 18-20 year-old vehicles regardless due to age.

If you don't do your own repairs and need to run to a mechanic every time something goes wrong you'd probably be better off looking at something newer.


Thank you again Chuck, you’ve always been helpful. According to my research I would agree with you.


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I fully agree with @chucktobias

I will add that if the timing belt has not been replaced in the last 100k, or 6 years or so, it will need the timing belt done. It is a terrific engine, but it is interference, and if the timing belt breaks, it will likely damage the engine. It should have been done around 100k, if not at all, I would walk away, as they are neglecting important maintenance.

If they did not do the 200k mile change, talk down the price, will cost around $1000 to get it done.

 


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