CAN I SAVE THIS £400 KIA RIO FROM THE SCRAPYARD?

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 363

  • @FromMetayou
    @FromMetayou 2 місяці тому +33

    I BOUGHT IT !! Runs good one or two jobs to do including a broken rear passenger door handle the number plate that I've just noticed didn't get done lol the AC does work just needs to be on right setting on dial and electric wing mirrors work but don't fold automatically and not sure meant to ,theres no reciepts found for any other work carried out in the files received , and before anyone starts ranting about why I didn't look before I drove of in it , I SENT THE MRS FOR IT as I was unwell , overall tho it isn't a bad car , so jobs done ,cost so far new brakes all round £125 cheeper if can do yourself , fluids all topped up as low £20, there was no moulding in the spare wheel that has the jack and wheel brace in it £40 eBay bargain some are rediculas ,

    • @alex_ob1
      @alex_ob1 Місяць тому +3

      Mind sharing the price?

    • @FromMetayou
      @FromMetayou Місяць тому +3

      @@alex_ob1 £1995

    • @darkechokkolatte5584
      @darkechokkolatte5584 Місяць тому +3

      I am also considering a Rio, i've looked at the brochure and the '2' spec which you have does include power folding mirrors. I doubt both motors are broken might be something like a fuse

    • @FromMetayou
      @FromMetayou Місяць тому +1

      @darkechokkolatte5584 I will check it out cheers

    • @FromMetayou
      @FromMetayou Місяць тому

      @@alex_ob1 1995

  • @richyclubsport5155
    @richyclubsport5155 2 місяці тому +63

    We have a 2012 Kia Ceed eco dynamics diesel, was our ex company car, just turned 300K regularly serviced, never gave us any trouble, get 65-70 mpg on a run, 50 running around town, just passed MOT with no advisories, we'll keep it until it finally let's go

    • @volt8684
      @volt8684 2 місяці тому +2

      Daughter was a wedding co ordination in Cyprus and had a picanto woth 350k on running well except zero suspension left

    • @paulsz6194
      @paulsz6194 2 місяці тому

      @@volt8684that’s what happens when you load up a little weak car like that…the cars designed to ferry around horse jockeys 😂

    • @Backpfeifengesicht45
      @Backpfeifengesicht45 2 місяці тому +4

      Had a 2013 Pro Ceed diesel. Mapped it to 155bhp. Got over 65mpg on the motorway and sold it at 320k. Absolutely bomb proof and it was a giggle to drive to boot.
      Weirdly spacious in the back for a three door too.

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq 2 місяці тому

      Good luck with a kia petrol 1.6 to reach 300k

    • @richyclubsport5155
      @richyclubsport5155 2 місяці тому

      @@Chris-hw4mq read my comment Ceed diesel

  • @richardmurray2068
    @richardmurray2068 2 місяці тому +45

    That looks more of a 335 than that BMW you had last week!

    • @Chris-hw4mq
      @Chris-hw4mq 2 місяці тому

      he does 4-5 videos from that parking lot in a day, thats the fake 335 and the audi he already shot a video on

  • @adrianflower3230
    @adrianflower3230 2 місяці тому +60

    We all love a Cheapie video 😀😀 Thanks Matt 👍 You could rename the cheap series as "The HazMatt" episodes 😁

  • @j.b.w.
    @j.b.w. 2 місяці тому +40

    A bit of elecrical contact cleaner on the window button and press it a few times and it should be fine.

    • @watchanything-c7r
      @watchanything-c7r 2 місяці тому

      or just replace usually can get them aftermarket replacements cheap

  • @ollycollie
    @ollycollie Місяць тому +2

    Matt, you are doing god's work. Every time you save a car like this, there's one more combustion car further up the chain which is available to save some unfortunate punter from going into a franchised dealer and being bullied into wasting their money on electric junk, on the pretext that they can't buy a proper car due to the quota system limit being reached. When the revolution comes, and we get a government which is working for the good of the people, rather than to grind them into the dust, you, and the small number of car dealers like you, will be carried on shoulders through the streets for helping to get us through the dark times.

  • @LizardYup
    @LizardYup 2 місяці тому +4

    Love these budget car videos. I hate seeing these cars getting neglected but love seeing them being given another chance

  • @zaneclone
    @zaneclone 2 місяці тому +9

    I'm glad you saved that... They're good little cars...
    I drive a diesel Rio myself- and gives zero trouble...

  • @turnercraig9953
    @turnercraig9953 2 місяці тому +5

    As a massive Kia Rio fan (someone has to be) fantastic you saved this one! 🍺🍺🍺

  • @FrukiLuki
    @FrukiLuki 2 місяці тому +32

    I am binge watching all your videos and just as I ran out of videos a new one comes out. Keep up the good work!

    • @aznoak
      @aznoak 2 місяці тому

      lol same

  • @mrd64
    @mrd64 2 місяці тому +8

    That car park is missing a Wonder Grip van.

  • @thomasfrancis5747
    @thomasfrancis5747 2 місяці тому +8

    Solid well built motor - very similar to its sister the Hyundai i20.Worth saving despite the previous owner.

  • @MitsubishiGTO
    @MitsubishiGTO 2 місяці тому +23

    Please buy more cheap hatches!

  • @ValentinaRosas-i4q
    @ValentinaRosas-i4q 2 місяці тому +20

    Been subscribed to your channel for a while, keep it up!

  • @TheVintageApplianceEmporium
    @TheVintageApplianceEmporium 2 місяці тому +12

    Love the Rio. Had an 11 plate 1.4 diesel and managed to average 74mpg on a trip from Swindon to Bristol one sunny day on the M4 🤣

  • @raatroc
    @raatroc 2 місяці тому +12

    I"m always amazed that he checks carvertical AFTER he bought the car!

    • @chrismoore2971
      @chrismoore2971 2 місяці тому +1

      Yeah I'm only watching to find the lemon he buys with outstanding finance and wanted in connection with a crime :')

    • @phillipevans9414
      @phillipevans9414 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm sure that is only for the benefit of the video (and the sponsorship $)...@ 400 quid I'm not sure he'd bother for this one, but for more expensive purchases, my bet is, he does prior to purchase. Cheers!

    • @antonycharnock2993
      @antonycharnock2993 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm sure that's just for the benefit of the video and to get the ad in😂

  • @peterg6677
    @peterg6677 2 місяці тому +7

    cracking little car, engine's are bullet proof, came up quite nice, did you locate a parcel shelf for it?

  • @jamieakahenry
    @jamieakahenry 2 місяці тому +10

    I had one of these 1.4 NA13 plate, and it could go and turn corners quickly. ( learnt from my mother)😂 I would recommend. I put 70k without a single issue.

  • @skodakatie7341
    @skodakatie7341 2 місяці тому +2

    This Kia Rio was totally transformed by a mini valet!!, it just goes to show, never give up on something prematurely.
    Great video, as always Matt ❤.

  • @iTechPro2012
    @iTechPro2012 2 місяці тому +5

    My partner had a 2012 Kia Rio 1.2 Petrol from new up until recently, had no issues with it, only got rid of it as we now have a mobility car.

  • @defcon5i
    @defcon5i 2 місяці тому +1

    These are the sort of videos I like Matt, keep them coming. Thanks.

  • @jsd170
    @jsd170 2 місяці тому +1

    Bought a 1.1 version of these in black 6 years ago and drove it across to Malta when we moved here. It’s honestly been bullet proof, exhaust flow sensor and boot latch only things to have gone wrong in that time. Didn’t supreme me this one too didn’t take much to keep on the road! Not exciting motoring but tough and reliable. Great vid Matt!

  • @ged3680
    @ged3680 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello Matt, nice looking car saved from the scrap yard. Thank you for taking the time to upload another video. Ged.

  • @faz1981
    @faz1981 2 місяці тому +5

    Ah, I loved my old Rio, same model. Happily have another as a cheap run around.

  • @phillipwilliams4674
    @phillipwilliams4674 2 місяці тому +1

    I bet that's the sort of car you used to dream about when you were first starting out in the motor trade. Desperately needing a clean up, but little mechanical work needed. Quick turnaround and a healthy profit to keep the business ticking over. That should sell quickly because it's so versatile.
    Good to see another one saved from the breakers.

  • @AGrumpyAI
    @AGrumpyAI 2 місяці тому +1

    Really enjoy the content. Keep up the great work !

  • @FitTay
    @FitTay 2 місяці тому +4

    Matt can we have a tour around your car graveyard at some point? Think it would be good content

  • @AndySnap
    @AndySnap 2 місяці тому +3

    I've got a lot of time for the Kia Rio, after I did 120k miles over 5 years in a 1.1 diesel, to a total mileage of 190k. It was serviced annually, and I kept it immaculate. It did 72mpg, never broke down, and was still running perfectly, (I was going to go for 200k..), but then just fancied a change. Oddly the power fold door mirrors slowly failed on mine, though still adjusted on the switch, which is the main thing really. In a way I miss it, a reliable, pleasant car, but the mk9 Honda Civic I replaced it with is much nicer. So the buyer of your Rio is getting a great little car, look after it, and it'll look after you...

    • @dezza1268
      @dezza1268 2 місяці тому

      I currently own a 1.1 diesel rio from 2013, its done 100k and im loving every day of it, best first car i could ask for. Do you by chance know what the colour code would be for that drivers door paint fade that Matt’s one suffers with as mine does too, its one of the only things letting it down right now. I feel it necessary to look after it now, as for the last year and a half it has looked after me tremendously. Cheers

    • @FromMetayou
      @FromMetayou Місяць тому

      @@dezza1268 try what's called a cut and polish first basicly buffing it

  • @lewis8407
    @lewis8407 2 місяці тому +28

    A 400 quid rio. I havent watched the video yet but ive a feeling this goes one way.

    • @peterforrest5181
      @peterforrest5181 2 місяці тому +2

      Why post a comment before watching the video?

  • @md-detailing
    @md-detailing 2 місяці тому +1

    Great cheap little car that looks decent, pop in an OEM touch screen and its great!
    Same thing with Corsa Ds!
    Great video and work as always Matt! :D

  • @raybokor2
    @raybokor2 2 місяці тому +5

    had mine for 11yrs loved it . i had one fault in that time . the window washers blocked. mine didn't come with a spare tyre at all

  • @NigelSimms-d6z
    @NigelSimms-d6z 2 місяці тому +27

    Pizza delivery car 😂

  • @tomerivan
    @tomerivan 2 місяці тому +3

    I had the four door pre-facelift model (2013), Automatic.
    One of the most reliable cars out there - only thing that went wrong in 70k (km) was a single Ignition coil.
    Only bad thing - It was a four speed, and the engine was quite anemic - so that on each gear change you would feel quite a substantial torque drop,

  • @davidcrellin2499
    @davidcrellin2499 2 місяці тому

    Love the videos, and how honest you are about what you put on the forecourt. Honest and not greedy. Oh, and the sly AlanP references always make me laugh.

  • @jakehay7951
    @jakehay7951 2 місяці тому

    Glorious! Great video Matt!

  • @andrewgabbott102
    @andrewgabbott102 2 місяці тому +1

    Used to have a 2019 1 Litre 3 cylinder Turbo petrol Rio. It was an absolutely great car. I can't recommend the Rio enough.

  • @fatbelly27
    @fatbelly27 2 місяці тому +12

    Kia Rio is one of those cars that looks like rubbish but is usually ok, and often owned by someone who looked after it

  • @danielalexander8588
    @danielalexander8588 2 місяці тому

    That was another great video, Matt. You really turned that Kia around. I'd definitely buy that myself! Hope you're doing well and keep up the good work.

  • @DaveTheSOM
    @DaveTheSOM 2 місяці тому +1

    Great cars! I bought a 2016 1.25l SR7 in 2018 with (I think) 18k on the clock. We've still got it and it's been brilliant - not a single issue. The drive is really good, smooth, and corners well at higher speeds. Great in town, although lacking on power for faster roads but once it's up to speed it's really good. It's very comfortable to sit in, even for long periods and being 6'3". The back seats are surprisingly roomy - I can comfortably ride as a rear seat passenger. Decent boot space for a car of its size. The interior is very good quality - still like new. Any advisories I've had have been tyres close to limit. We love it and, now that my wife is the main user, she refuses to even consider changing it for something with more power.
    I wouldn't even hesitate to buy another Kia when we eventually upgrade, although personally I'd love to be in a position to keep it and get a 3rd car.

  • @UnusSedLeo-w5l
    @UnusSedLeo-w5l 2 місяці тому +13

    Rio's are, in general, decent cars. Model is nice. But maintenance is all....

  • @Sab3elbromba
    @Sab3elbromba 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey, if you could wrap up your car sale videos by mentioning how long it took to sell and how much you got for it, that'd be awesome. It'd make for a more satisfying watch, you know? Just a thought.

  • @chrispenn715
    @chrispenn715 2 місяці тому +48

    It's no Nissan 100nx though. Is it? 😂

    • @a.m.9357
      @a.m.9357 2 місяці тому

      😅😅😅

  • @henrykravitz468
    @henrykravitz468 2 місяці тому

    Really glad you saved it. Great video as always.

  • @renderpeach
    @renderpeach Місяць тому +1

    I bought a used Kia Rio 2013 petrol with no service history… Since then I have been using it for long daily Uber Eats runs… It’s been flawless, I drive it like a granny and maintain it frequently, I love it.
    Picked it up for £1470 on 73K miles! Few dents, no SH, bald tires… Lots of haggling points.

  • @myshu7627
    @myshu7627 2 місяці тому +1

    I had one exactly like this but blue for my first ever car and keeping for 10 years,no major issues,great cars.

  • @harveybold6981
    @harveybold6981 Місяць тому

    I have a 2015 Rio facelift in "3" trim, the one above this, which is also a 1.4 EcoDynamics diesel. I have had it for just over a year and about 13,000 miles now and it is an absolutely brilliant car. It has great tech for its age, standard sat nav (updatable), reversing camera, DAB radio, heated seats and more. It regularly gets 65-70mpg on a run and does about 50mpg round town, I couldn't ask for anything more.

  • @matthewmcfadden2770
    @matthewmcfadden2770 2 місяці тому +1

    I have a 2014 1.1 diesel Kia Rio vr7, such a good car definitely the most cost effective car by far all things considered

  • @zdendaderman5253
    @zdendaderman5253 2 місяці тому

    Good job, Matt 👍

  • @volt8684
    @volt8684 2 місяці тому +1

    Having lived in Holland and Spain car mileages are less of a concern there. Many cars well over 200k kilometres and still running. In the uk we are hung up on the 100k. If cars are maintained they are all capable of serious mileage. Freddie dobbs on here has a 1.2 fiat 500 with 230k miles. It’s been spent on but nowhere near as much as a replacement. Love these oldy vlogs

  • @trainman86trainstramsandmore
    @trainman86trainstramsandmore 2 місяці тому

    5:53 I know exactly what you mean with that smell. Best way to get rid of it is get some charcoal, put it in a bag and leave it in the car for a long time and it somehow absorbs the smell

  • @TC-oj2vd
    @TC-oj2vd 2 місяці тому +18

    If you just want a cheap run around, then you can't beat these. (£2000 for an advisory free car, with low tax and insurance and cheap maintenance is a bargain)

  • @megapangolin1093
    @megapangolin1093 2 місяці тому

    Matt, you should wear a Tyvek onesie for these sorts of cars. That white jumper will never be the same again, just as well it is a Hilfiger, nothing much to worry about, stylewise! KIA always good cars though. Good video. Hope the owner is watching and listening to your "observations" about the state of the car.

  • @lewisbrown51
    @lewisbrown51 2 місяці тому

    Great video as always Matt.... Think you missed doing the wheels and tyres as they look new... Hope there still something in it for you 👍

  • @bluerazor7049
    @bluerazor7049 2 місяці тому +2

    In Serbia, the most popular tire brand are Tiger (Tigar) tires.

  • @Aardvark-dk
    @Aardvark-dk 2 місяці тому

    It's always a good everning, when Matt pops up with a new Vid...

  • @shaneraines2094
    @shaneraines2094 2 місяці тому

    Great work matey!!!

  • @Adam-jd8gz
    @Adam-jd8gz 2 місяці тому +1

    I got a blue Rio 3 1.4 petrol earlier this year and it has a couple of faults; pressing the indicator and electric window at the same time has given me a similar issue, there's some wear and tear marks for a 12 year old car which can all be sorted in the future, but I love it for my first car its brilliant and its alloys makes it stand out amongst the dreary corsas and fiestas of everyone else 😅

  • @dungbetel
    @dungbetel 2 місяці тому

    You did the right thing saving it. My sister-in-law has a 2011 Kia Venga with the same diesel engine and the 6-speed manual. It's a bit gutless (she lives in the mountains), but really well-equipped, comfortable and quiet. You can drive all day down the motorways with no effort at all. I told her to keep it till it gave up the ghost. Why change?

  • @0161pumaste
    @0161pumaste 2 місяці тому

    nice one matt, another saved, will be ideal for a 1st car for someone.

  • @minibus9
    @minibus9 2 місяці тому +1

    awesome video gad to see another car saved and an opportnity for somebody struggeling with money to have a car

  • @andrewpercival1427
    @andrewpercival1427 2 місяці тому +1

    Had one of these for a while , a 1.2 petrol, not a bad car really , very cheap to run and repair , easy enough to work on aswell

  • @Turleyswheels
    @Turleyswheels 2 місяці тому

    great stuff see sometimes when you first look and you say oh well i may have got it wrong this time lol like nearly every car you got it spot on ❤

  • @arthurconrod9825
    @arthurconrod9825 2 місяці тому

    🤣 Tommy hillfinger jumper.ya got me..subscribed.cheers from st helens

  • @nealthomas5346
    @nealthomas5346 2 місяці тому

    Nice rescue, Matt 👍

  • @ROYBALDWICK
    @ROYBALDWICK 2 місяці тому

    Nice one Matt, another one saved.

  • @HandsomeMoose
    @HandsomeMoose 2 місяці тому

    Great transformation. And just getting rid of that Transformer badge on the boot lid probably increased the value a few quid.

  • @garymillerlcs
    @garymillerlcs 2 місяці тому

    Great video. Well done for saving it. I’d much rather have that than any EV anyway!

  • @vaux_wolf4281
    @vaux_wolf4281 2 місяці тому +6

    Clutch master cylinder renown for trouble on these

  • @muffindell
    @muffindell 2 місяці тому +1

    Kias are usually well maintained just to keep the warranty, at least for 7 years which is when the warranty runs out, generally they are very reliable so this was good bet.

  • @jimmyquinn9639
    @jimmyquinn9639 2 місяці тому

    Another good video Matt 🚗🚙🚘👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

  • @mrmeg01
    @mrmeg01 2 місяці тому

    Brilliant matt

  • @RobWills81
    @RobWills81 2 місяці тому

    A nice honest little runaround saved from the crushers. I'd be well happy nabbing that for £400 and getting it in order for £1000 all in! 🙂

  • @adriansweet3359
    @adriansweet3359 2 місяці тому

    Another one that dodged the scrap yard looked nice after you had it cleaned certainly worth saving glad the gear change issue was a myth

  • @ianelliott229
    @ianelliott229 2 місяці тому

    Matt! When you drop off a REALLY filthy car for a mini valet, you could offer an extra tenner. That might help.

  • @huwd2292
    @huwd2292 2 місяці тому

    Loved it. “The oil isn’t too gloopy” as it leaves a shape as solid as a baked meringue. 😂

  • @erniefoster7116
    @erniefoster7116 2 місяці тому

    Hi Matt, well done saving the car world one car at a time. Why haven’t I seen one Subaru on here or am I having a man look or don’t they sell in the UK?

  • @derekburgess
    @derekburgess 2 місяці тому

    I had got used to using your videos to work out the day of the week. New Year's day I could handle, but now I am lost. I think it's Friday.

  • @petrolhead28
    @petrolhead28 2 місяці тому

    Nice save, firget the environonse evs, keeping this on the road is far better

  • @christopherheritage5651
    @christopherheritage5651 2 місяці тому

    My mrs has had the 1.2 diesel VT7 Rio. It's a 2014, been a good car from brand new, and she uses hers for work. 129k on the clock so far.

  • @Taz-wf4jl
    @Taz-wf4jl 2 місяці тому +8

    A Just Eat delivery mobile all day long

  • @chrisbolton5461
    @chrisbolton5461 2 місяці тому

    Good turnaround.

  • @vickybatchelor6858
    @vickybatchelor6858 2 місяці тому

    Is wheel bearingy rumble the technical term 😂 Great turnaround on the kia. Love it when you expect the worst and it turns out to be a good car 😃

  • @sj3601
    @sj3601 2 місяці тому

    Not a bad little run around for someone ❤

  • @leyland272
    @leyland272 2 місяці тому

    wasn't even going to watch but brilliant way turned out.lovely little runabout now

  • @originalchill
    @originalchill 2 місяці тому

    Nice turn around for a thousand pounds 😮 Such a transformation after just a mini-valet! Incredible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Mouse2113
    @Mouse2113 2 місяці тому

    Good save, decent little car

  • @molluscturtle
    @molluscturtle 2 місяці тому

    Hey Matt - maybe I’ve missed it, but why no more videos from the car park with the Wonder Grip van? It might not be glam but it’s a bit better than your waiting room for the scrappers!

  • @James-ld2jc
    @James-ld2jc 2 місяці тому +1

    Good to see you're still making silk purses out of sow's ears. As you say, it's a cheap runaround for a couple of years.

  • @julianlord2697
    @julianlord2697 2 місяці тому

    I like that the new stock is dropped at the HPA scrapyard. Saves petrol I suppose driving down there

  • @markmundy3435
    @markmundy3435 2 місяці тому

    Just got my daughter one when she finished uni, its a cracking little car, its the 1.1diesel (it would struggle to pull you out of bed mind) on a 13 plate uses next to no fuel and is free to tax. But oddly even with it being free to tax so you would assume its in low emissions bracket falls shy of the Bristol clean air charge, ask my daughter how she found that out, oh and who paid that fine (bank of dad again). Can't see her going back down to Bristol again any time soon!!

  • @abbottsadventures
    @abbottsadventures 2 місяці тому

    'Right well we're here' I say this all the time now whenever I get somewhere.

  • @normanstephens5391
    @normanstephens5391 2 місяці тому

    Hi Matt. Looking at some comments. Do a "Road Trip" back to Sweden. Sell it there and you will get your plane fare home and still have a profit. 👍👍

  • @BionicRusty
    @BionicRusty 2 місяці тому

    9:21 The amount of chuckles I’ve had from the Tommy Hillfinger joke is ridiculous.
    TBH, I didn’t realise anyone else used it.
    I almost posted it on your last vid but thought, nooo, you’re way too old.
    Meaning me. 🤣

  • @davidbillberg2203
    @davidbillberg2203 2 місяці тому +68

    A 2014 Kia Rio for only £400 ? Man.. That car has had a hard life.

    • @markoherold
      @markoherold 2 місяці тому +8

      In my country this car can sell easy for 4500-5000€

    • @DFS71
      @DFS71 2 місяці тому +1

      On mine it's around 7 to 8k...

    • @AK.2425
      @AK.2425 2 місяці тому

      2013 actually

    • @davidbillberg2203
      @davidbillberg2203 2 місяці тому

      @@AK.2425 Don't care. Matt said 2014 in the video so I'm going with that.

    • @AK.2425
      @AK.2425 2 місяці тому +1

      @@davidbillberg2203 he said he misheard it, and the car is actually a 2013 1:30

  • @stepjamie
    @stepjamie 2 місяці тому

    Wow, surprised someone will mechanically spend money but not even a taken through a car wash. My initial thought was yes, scrap it, but what a difference the mini valet made.Great you saved another car too.

  • @lucythemoggy1970
    @lucythemoggy1970 2 місяці тому +1

    matt the window and powerfold mirrors n/w might just be a knackered window switch in the door?

  • @seancorker5815
    @seancorker5815 2 місяці тому +1

    Bravo - they are decent little cars and better looking than their competitors. £2k get you a couple of years very cheap motoring.

  • @RoderikvanReekum
    @RoderikvanReekum 2 місяці тому +2

    This is great car!

  • @robertstock8444
    @robertstock8444 2 місяці тому

    Hi Matt, looks like your Rio has been used as a Take a way vehicle. Any menues inside ?🙂

  • @NGMonocrom
    @NGMonocrom 2 місяці тому +1

    Must admit, bit of a surprise ending. To be honest, if I owned a sub-compact hatchback or sedan with just a tick under 150,000 miles on the odometer.... I'd buy a new car too (assuming one can afford doing so). At that mileage with an economy vehicle, previous owner probably thought it was on its last legs.
    Getting it fixed up would be less expensive than buying a new car. But then you're always goung to wonder what's going to breakdown next, and when? Likely soon. So, why bother. Just get a new one and enjoy zero headaches for the next couple of years.