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    Am I nuts for wanting a high mileage car?

    Originally Posted By: ThirdeYe The owner of the 2005 says he has the clean Carfax for it so I'm curious to see what's on it. I plan on asking about fluid maintenance (oil changes, brake fluid, coolant, Atf, PSF, etc.) And if its ever had any water damage or panels replaced or repainted. He says...
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    Am I nuts for wanting a high mileage car?

    ThirdeYe - I just saw this one one eBay http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=141270219098
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    Am I nuts for wanting a high mileage car?

    ThirdeYe, Yes - this does not sound right. Move on. Unlike a low miles car, these high miles cars stay on the market so if you have time, take your time. Find the right one. Get it looked at. When I bought my 355k Accord, I brought it to a mechanic. I saw it for the first time and liked it...
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    Am I nuts for wanting a high mileage car?

    I have an automatic transmission. After the fluid changes, and filter changes it runs really smooth. Each shift point is barely perceptible. The only work needed so far, was I replaced the 3rd and 4th gear sensors. My dash gear shift indicator was flashing, which is a common indicator that...
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    Am I nuts for wanting a high mileage car?

    Hey thanks! It's great to contribute after reading so much from these forums. Try to negotiate with them! The guy I bought my car from had to be flexible. I mean who wants a car with 355,000 miles. Not many people! He was asking 3,500. I paid 3,000 - was that a lot, was that a little? For me...
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    Am I nuts for wanting a high mileage car?

    I bought my 2004 Honda Accord EX V6, red with leather interior a few years ago at 355,000 miles. Another poster commented that high mileage cars have to be well maintained, in my case this was true. The car looks like it has 80,000 miles. It was serviced every month and I have the records so I...
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