r/Nissan 2d ago

NEED HELP ASAP WITH FIRST CAR!

hey i got about 3.2k saved up (financing isn't an option) found this on marketplace. just needing something as my first car for work then i'll save up to get something nice cash in few months. 2003 nissan altima 2.5 S Sedan 4D 147K miles description says (The only reason I'm selling this car cause I got a new model car and I no longer need this. This is a great car never had a problem. I'm asking 4000 or make me a best offer) he told me he'd do $3.2k. i ask if any mechanic issues or anything needing replacement he said (No there's nothing wrong with it I had this car for 5 years and never had a problem always kept oil change regularly and just put two new rear tires on so the only thing it will need two front tires they not bad but will need eventually ac an heat works this is a clean car to be a 2003. l'm only selling cuz I just got newer car but it's a good car) OPINIONS ? please let me know. i planned on having stepdad test drive anything i look at aswell as check with the computer system. pic attached

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u/Friendly_Year_6765 2d ago

This would be a pretty good buy kbb value is 3.3k and seems pretty well taken care of..... the people saying these are high miles have no clue about cars and probably lease while still not providing proper maintenance to their vehicle. It should last you another 100k if you take care of it. Watch a YouTube video on how to change your own oil and perform basic maintenance and you'll 100% be fine especially once you get more comfortable working on it can fix anything that comes up. These are very easy to work on and have a comfortable drive I would buy it no problem.