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Used cars are expensive these days! I have an opportunity to buy a decade-old Pontiac Grand Am with only 75,000 miles for 2500. It runs good, body is fine, etc Safety ratings and crash test ratings are not so great but I'm not sure they were on most vehicles at that time. I drive a lot of highway miles. Does this sound like a good deal or am I crazy to even be considering it?
What are low safety ratings in this scenario? I certainly would not buy a car that drastically increases my chances of death or serious injury in an accident when compared to the average car regardless of how cheap it is. These days there really is no excuse for the absence of seat belts, front and side impact air bags along with a well designed crash structure with crumple zones. These are bare minimums really.
No: My life is too important to risk it over saving a few $$$$.
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