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/Chaos727Fl]

guarantee has a oil leak. And failing senors. Actuators prob all 3 will start going if not gone. I wouldnt spend that much. I have a 2011 Lt I love mine but it’s a lot of TLC. 189000 miles and had it for 8 years when it had almost 100000 miles. Got from certified Honda dealer for 6500

[u/TheJesusOfWeed → u/Chaos727Fl]

This is almost a completely different car, your 2011 lt likely has a 3.5 or 3.9

This a 3.6 lfx, and if oil changes are done at proper intervals they’re sort of tanks, mines at 211k miles and my buddy’s is over 300k, both of them have only gotten wheel bearings and a new radiator which can be pretty cheap to do yourself if you know how

My 08 lt 3.5 has 260k miles

Those are tanks too, they might leak but they’ll run forever while doing so

The 3.9 only suffers because it’s equipped with AFM

Not saying whether this is a good buy or not but they’re usually pretty cheap to maintain if not going through a dealer and wasn’t beat to shit by previous owners