Buying a Used Car: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

TLDRWe bought a used car for $1000, but it doesn't drive. The transmission is bad and the fluid is full of debris. Despite the issues, the exterior and interior of the car are in good shape. Time to investigate further!

Key insights

🚗We bought a used car for $1000, but it has transmission issues.

📝The car's exterior and interior are in good condition.

🔎We inspected the car underneath and found some maintenance issues.

🔧The transmission fluid is full of debris, indicating a major problem.

⚙️The car needs a transmission replacement or repair to make it drivable.

Q&A

Why did you buy a car that doesn't drive?

We bought it as a project car to fix up and learn more about car maintenance.

Is there any chance the car can be fixed without replacing the transmission?

It's possible, but based on the condition of the transmission fluid, a replacement is likely the best option.

What other issues did you find during your inspection?

We noticed leaks from the power steering pump and valve covers, as well as rusty brake rotors.

Why did you choose this particular car?

We bought it because it was a good deal and we wanted a project car to work on.

What are your plans for the car now?

We plan to replace the transmission and address the other maintenance issues to make the car drivable.

Timestamped Summary

00:01We bought a used car for $1000, but it doesn't drive.

02:10The exterior and interior of the car are in good shape.

08:31The transmission fluid is black and full of debris.

09:55We inspected the car underneath and found some maintenance issues.

13:40We took off the transmission pan and found more evidence of transmission problems.