hello and help?
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 217
From: CA
i approach a car "new to me" first in regards to value preservation and information.
wouldn't think about any "upgrades" etc yet, especially when on a tight budget.
drive it a few month to find out what NEEDS to be done. i. e. fluids, brakes, tires, alignment, etc, if its "new to you" you probably know little or nothing about its previous life or how the previous owner(s) treated it.
then consider some decent cleaning, polishing, sealing, waxing supplies. a real good detailing not only takes more time than actual $'s but it also can make a big difference in appearence and you will get aquainted with all corners of your car.
enjoy.
wouldn't think about any "upgrades" etc yet, especially when on a tight budget.
drive it a few month to find out what NEEDS to be done. i. e. fluids, brakes, tires, alignment, etc, if its "new to you" you probably know little or nothing about its previous life or how the previous owner(s) treated it.
then consider some decent cleaning, polishing, sealing, waxing supplies. a real good detailing not only takes more time than actual $'s but it also can make a big difference in appearence and you will get aquainted with all corners of your car.
enjoy.
