I saw this '01 taurus (second car i saw) this morning and found i love it. Then make an offer and am going to pick it up on next friday. the car's basic condition:
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Auto, 4 dr., 3.0, 6 cyl., black, grey int., ps, pb, cruise, tilt, adjustable pedals, alloy rims, A/C, AM/FM CD, fully loaded, mint. Must sell. Best offer. Cert., E-tested, leaving country. 88,340 km. $9200.

12V engine, 155hp
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I was told it was an off-lease car. I'm wondering:

1. what should I pay special attention to if it was a off-lease car?
2. what problems it may have at 88,340 km? I mean at this milage.

Thanks in advance!

That seems way to high even with the conversion rate.

The Taurus has no resale value. That doesn't mean they aren't good cars the market is flooded with them.

a four year old Taurus should be around 6K

Also what engine does it have in it?
I wouldn't even consider one unless it has the 24V DOHC.

Mike
:smokin:

As mwt says, that's too much money for a private sale. That's nearly $7500US and about 50K miles. I just bought a 2002 Taurus SES with 35K miles from a DEALER for $8k.

To answer your question, I would do every single item in the maintenance checklist unless you have absolute proof that it was done recently enough so that it doesn't need redoing: Replace oil, replace fuel filter, replace air filter, replace PCV valve, flush transmission, flush coolant, inflate/rotate tires, check brakes and redo as needed, etc.

As mwt says, that's too much money for a private sale. That's nearly $7500US and about 50K miles. I just bought a 2002 Taurus SES with 35K miles from a DEALER for $8k.

To answer your question, I would do every single item in the maintenance checklist unless you have absolute proof that it was done recently enough so that it doesn't need redoing: Replace oil, replace fuel filter, replace air filter, replace PCV valve, flush transmission, flush coolant, inflate/rotate tires, check brakes and redo as needed, etc.

It has a 12V engine with 155hp. The only thing i wanna say is that it's so cheap to buy a used car in states.( I'm in canada)

Just make sure tranny is shifting properly on it.
3.0 engines are good.Those cars are quality built.

I agree with the rest on the price, definitely too high. I price a couple of 2002 Taurus' SES with about 71K and they were selling at $6600US. Other than the standard maintenance, you can't go wrong with a Taurus. I own a 98 now and almost bought the 2002 SES, but the wife wanted a Pontiac Grand Prix instead. :) Good Luck with the new purchase.

Just make sure tranny is shifting properly on it.
3.0 engines are good.Those cars are quality built.

I recalled that the car trembled a little when I shifted from N to R.(you can feel the car is trembling, just for a very short time, but it's obvious). However, I did't come up with this problem when I tried a '98 Camry.

Does it mean a potential problem or it's normal?

Yea that dude is hosing, my dad bought a 99 Taurus for 5,100.

There is several possible problems with that year range of this car. The transmission problem could be a engine mount broken. It could also be a a rubber casget on a piston in the transmission which requires removal of the transmission. Also thier is a air control valve on top of the intake that fials early. Also thier is current recall for a spring shield. There may also be a recal for a head casket fialer. And yes the price is to high. The person probably ows a balance on the car that is probably why they are asking way to much for it.