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Tom Wesenberg · 05-13-2010, 12:31 PM

Is this first car going to be drivable when purchased? If so, then you can get a good feel for the condition of the engine, tranny, rear end, and the brakes. Are you already familur with Model A's? You may want to find a Model A owner nearby and hang out with him and spend some time going over his car and ask him questions so you have a better feel for what to check on the car you want to buy.

Just being a member of a Model A club is a big help even without owning an A yet.

Do you have a budget in mind? Both for the most you can spend to buy the car, and what you can afford to pay for repairs the car might need.

05-13-2010, 12:31 PM	#4
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Car pre-puchase inspection checklist Is this first car going to be drivable when purchased? If so, then you can get a good feel for the condition of the engine, tranny, rear end, and the brakes. Are you already familur with Model A's? You may want to find a Model A owner nearby and hang out with him and spend some time going over his car and ask him questions so you have a better feel for what to check on the car you want to buy. Just being a member of a Model A club is a big help even without owning an A yet. Do you have a budget in mind? Both for the most you can spend to buy the car, and what you can afford to pay for repairs the car might need.