Where Dad works, they're getting rid of a 2002 Cavalier Sedan with 37,000 miles on it. They took it out of the fleet, and replaced it with a minivan, due to a change in needs.
Dad has driven it a few times in the past, it has the 2.2 liter engine. I've seen it a few times, it is a white base model with grey interior, with automatic/cruise/tilt/air/delay wipers/CD.
KBB shows a value in "good condition" of around $4500, and trade value of $3400. Right now, I'm considering placing a bid on it for around $3000, and see what happens.
What do I need to consider on this unit? I've already discovered that it is one year too old for the Ecotec 2.2 engine. Too bad it isn't a 2003!
I would be getting it for my niece, who is getting married soon. Right now, she has a 2000 Grand Am with 135,000 miles on it. If I could snag this Cavalier for $3000, it would be a good inexpensive upgrade for her, that she could drive cheaply for another 3-4 years. I figure that I could sell her Grand Am for $1800, and she could pay me back the other $1200 at $100 per month for a year.
And if she'd happen to forget to pay... then the car may disappear for a day or two...
Dad has driven it a few times in the past, it has the 2.2 liter engine. I've seen it a few times, it is a white base model with grey interior, with automatic/cruise/tilt/air/delay wipers/CD.
KBB shows a value in "good condition" of around $4500, and trade value of $3400. Right now, I'm considering placing a bid on it for around $3000, and see what happens.
What do I need to consider on this unit? I've already discovered that it is one year too old for the Ecotec 2.2 engine. Too bad it isn't a 2003!
I would be getting it for my niece, who is getting married soon. Right now, she has a 2000 Grand Am with 135,000 miles on it. If I could snag this Cavalier for $3000, it would be a good inexpensive upgrade for her, that she could drive cheaply for another 3-4 years. I figure that I could sell her Grand Am for $1800, and she could pay me back the other $1200 at $100 per month for a year.
And if she'd happen to forget to pay... then the car may disappear for a day or two...