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Samiam9
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I am considering purchasing a 1988 Taurus for my 16 year-old daughter. The engine seems sound, but the seller says the CV boot on front driver's side has a crack. She thinks it needs to be replaced and thinks it will run around $50 to $100 parts and labor.
My question is whether or not it has to be replaced and if so, how soon? It appears not to be making noise when driving and she only wants $400 for it - there are several non-mechanical issues that wouldn't affect drivability, such as the back doors don't open from the outside, the a/c no longer works, the dash has an unsightly crack in it, etc. And it will need different tires.
I'm leaning toward getting the car - at $400 it seems to be a fair deal for a first car. My daughter will only be driving it in the town where we live - not on trips.
Thanks for any advice/feedback.
Samiam
My question is whether or not it has to be replaced and if so, how soon? It appears not to be making noise when driving and she only wants $400 for it - there are several non-mechanical issues that wouldn't affect drivability, such as the back doors don't open from the outside, the a/c no longer works, the dash has an unsightly crack in it, etc. And it will need different tires.
I'm leaning toward getting the car - at $400 it seems to be a fair deal for a first car. My daughter will only be driving it in the town where we live - not on trips.
Thanks for any advice/feedback.
Samiam