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Old 02-16-2010, 12:28 AM   #1336
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Originally Posted by angdefeo View Post
i am trying to learn so please help me out. how would you know if a car was driven within your parameters? i am thinking without a compression test or some other type of exam how would tell if a car was warmed up before the driver jumps on it.
Honestly the only way to gauge it is to assess the seller and determine whether or not they are a liar, and then ask them flat out precautions that they take when driving the car. There's nothing that will really indicate how the car was driven other than a compression or leakdown test and those only really tell you the condition of the valves/rings, not condition of main bearings, turbo, or other important things. Even all things considered buying a car is a huge gamble and sometimes you get screwed.
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