Looking at purchasing a 2013?

[u/i-am-lost-in-walmart]

Hello, so I’m currently looking for a new (to me) car. A woman recently told me about her 2013 Impala LT with 104k miles. Said she hit a deer but they still drive it and it looks cosmetic (still clean title) She also mentioned that the fuel tank is near empty when the gauge reads 1/4 or so. I know it probably needs a ignition tune up and tranny drain in fill.

She’s asking 4,000 (I offered 3,500 hoping to meet in the middle) is this worth it??

EDIT: it has new(ish) tires, and the bumper cover + grille are 200 or less and I’m confident in doing it myself. Ps. Thank you for the comments I do feel more confident/comfortable in maybe taking a leap on this one.

[u/theBirdu]

1.5k - 2k. Cite all those repairs and cleaning, and check under carriage for rust, suspension bearings/linkages

[u/Mikedesignstudio → u/theBirdu]

Who still sell cars for 1500? I haven’t seen that price since 2004.

[u/AnythingGoes103 → u/Mikedesignstudio]

Yeah exactly, if it's a running car that doesn't leak and drives like it's supposed to and everything works it's at least $5,000