$500 Escort with Timing belt issue (vehicle, buy, engine, bike)

[mandle]

+++REDU¢ED+++Ford Escort+++PRI¢E+++

What might be the range of cost it could take to fix the timing belt issue? Would it be good deal even with this problem?

[GarageLogic]

no!

[sj08054]

Ok.. you need to stop trying to stop looking for cheap cars that has obvious problems. You are obviously in no position to buy these types of car if you have to ask.

[cats234]

Yes. Buy all of the cars you were posting about. If one breaks throw it away and drive the other

[wit-nit]

Here we go again, same o'l BS threads, what is this now number 10.

[hoffdano]

How can the seller use a KBB "fair condition" price when the car will not start? So if you bought it would you pick it up with a tow truck?

The timing belt problem is undiagnosed? It could be a broken timing belt. It could be a timing belt that skipped some teeth on the pulleys so the camshaft is position incorrectly. If it is an interference engine, it could have a completely damaged valvetrain which would cost you thousands to fix.

Run away.

[Stratford, Ct. Resident]

Originally Posted by mandle

Would it be good deal even with this problem?

Yes. Buy it.

[dude_reino]

"Undiagnosed Timing Issue" does not necessarily mean it is the timing belt. It could have bent valves. A head rebuild will cost you thousands.

[sj08054]

Just buy the car so we can see different topic thread about how to fix X,Y and Z instead of "should I buy?"

[NARFALICIOUS]

BUY THIS INSTEAD
Murray 18 speed bike bicycle - STUDENT Ann Arbor

Save the $450 in a savings account until you have $2000+ for a more decent used vehicle or a down payment.