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I've been looking for a cheap pickup as a second vehicle -- hoping to find something under $2000, with a preference for Toyota and Nissan. So far, that's been limiting my choices to 1990ish and older, with the occasional 1993 or 1994 popping up (and Toyota's commanding a premium over Nissan for a given year and mileage).
I came across an ad for a 1998 Frontier -- 2wd, 4cyl, 5 speed manual, regular cab. It seems to be in pretty good condition, with a few minor cosmetic issues (rear bumper is pushed in, front corner signal needs replacing). A/C and heat work great.
The issue is that it has 240,000 miles. The owner bought it in 2001 and used it for a 50 mile daily commute for most of that time. He says it doesn't appear to be leaking any oil, and the exhaust is dry, but that it does end up being about a half-quart low on oil when he changes the oil every 3000-5000 miles.
He's asking $2200. Fair price? The miles themselves don't worry me that much -- I might find a 1988 Toyota or Nissan that has fewer miles, but more abuse over that extra 10 years. Should the oil use concern me?
I came across an ad for a 1998 Frontier -- 2wd, 4cyl, 5 speed manual, regular cab. It seems to be in pretty good condition, with a few minor cosmetic issues (rear bumper is pushed in, front corner signal needs replacing). A/C and heat work great.
The issue is that it has 240,000 miles. The owner bought it in 2001 and used it for a 50 mile daily commute for most of that time. He says it doesn't appear to be leaking any oil, and the exhaust is dry, but that it does end up being about a half-quart low on oil when he changes the oil every 3000-5000 miles.
He's asking $2200. Fair price? The miles themselves don't worry me that much -- I might find a 1988 Toyota or Nissan that has fewer miles, but more abuse over that extra 10 years. Should the oil use concern me?
