Used Ford Taurus for sale under $3,000 near me

I've purchased a number of cars from George at East Coast Auto Source over the years. I would recommend the following if you're looking at buying a salvage/repairable vehicle: 1) Choose your Auto Body mechanic FIRST prior to going to purchase a vehicle that is salvage/repairable and pay him for his time even if you DON"T BUY. Paying him $100.00 for his time might save you thousands of dollars in the long run. Take him with you to look at the vehicle you are interest in. A mechanic can identify hidden damage and cost that you as a buyer can not identify. 2) Get an estimate on parts from George (or any other salvage yard) as this is added cost to what you are actually paying for the vehicle. 3) Get a time frame on repairs from your mechanic: example: is his shop out 3 months on repairs? six months on repairs? 4) Add the cost of the vehicle, parts, repairs and time to fix and compare this amount of money and time to the same model vehicle that a dealership or private owner has for sale and analyze if the repair of the salvage vehicle is worth it....sometimes it is: sometimes it's not. I've never had any trouble getting titles, bill of sale, or vehicles shipped upon purchase, etc from George. As indicated, have some knowledge of salvage repairable vehicles and get estimates up front and your repair experience will be much better.

Had this car for 230k miles with transmission rebuilt at 130k miles, starter replaced at 200k Generally dependable car with not many issues beyond typical consumables (oil, filter, tires).

Known George for many years. I’ve done body works for 30 years . Let me school some of y’all for bashing for not knowing what your talking about. These cars are totaled out by the insurance for a reason not because they enjoy doing it. If you go and buy salvage car and rebuild it most times your going run into stuff that your not aware of. That’s just how it works whether it’s salvage or working in dealership. If your buying a salvage car thinking well I’ll put a light on it and bumper on it and away I go then in most cases your definitely wrong.Now you can save money buying salvage cars and rebuilding.But expect the unexpected because they are salvage cars totaled for a reason and don’t talk s—t when u get the unexpected. If your looking for new car then go buy one at a dealership with no issues because in the rebuilding world you got spend little money

This car met all of my needs and was pretty reliable I used it for work and going to school and I never had problems with it

A few years ago I bought a 3-Series flood car from these guys, and I could not have had a better experience. The staff were great, the car drove excellent, and I later got more cars from them for my family. Definitely give these guys a call.

Did everything well. Mine was ex-rental vehicle. No ABS or DVD player. Decided to upgrade in 2013. Main problem was very low trade-in value as a discontinued model.

Fantastic experience buying my car. I bought a few parts for my car as well while I was there. I will most certainly be back!!

This car is perfect for my needs. I needed something reliable for medical care and this fits the bill. Just what the doctor ordered. Comfortable and quiet with only 110,000 miles.

Great place to buy a car. Very transparent sales process and also a great team. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone including my family members.

I had a ford windstar family van before getting this car and i gotta say its as reliable (or even better) than what i had and its almost from the same year

I love these Taurus’, they are nostalgic for me as a 90’s baby, I came home in a brand new one back in the day and not I drive an 03’ Taurus station wagon (really cool version of these with seating for 8) that I picked up in 2019 with 75k mikes, now I have about 117k. For a 20 year old car this gold jelly bean has been nothing but bulletproof, over the 42k+ miles I’ve put in since purchasing I’ve only had one required repair and it was just a check engine light, trip to my mechanic and $150 later I was out for a sensor! I’m a maintenance nut so I’ve done everything (preventatively) from suspension/ball joints to motor mounts and chased a tiny leak in the head gaskets. This comfortable, last of it’s kind wagon should last me another 100k+ miles easily..

I've had my 2001 SEL Ford Taurus for 22 years. It's still going. Most reliable car I've had. Gave it to my son, so I'm unsure of the exact mileage, but I know it's over 200,000.

Great car. Strong engine. Reliable and dependable. Comfortable seats, interior design is luxurious. Has a wide stance and good handling capability. Wide tires handle the road good.

Bought an ‘09 VW Jetta SE with about 143K miles, in early March 2022. Our son loves it. We even loved driving it. It was one of a select few vehicles on the lot that we even considered looking at. Yes, some of the vehicles are pretty worn out/neglected/etc., but you can thank the previous owners for that. Luckily, ours had no dash lights on, everything worked properly, and it drove great! Check every fluid under the hood, listen carefully for any unusual noises coming from motor, transmission, exhaust, etc. Carefully examine the wheels, tires, body panels and trim pieces. Check the function of EVERYTHING inside the vehicle, windows, locks, mirrors, power seats, radio, heater and a/c functions. Make sure sure ALL doors, hood and trunk open properly. Check all lights, turn signals, head lights, hazards, brake lights. If any dash lights are on, find out why before you buy. Cheap used cars are hard to find right now, but do your own inspection and make an informed decision. Even a super clean, detailed used car can have something major happen at any time. It’s used. Parts wear out and eventually need replaced. Just my thoughts...

Test drove Taurus today will purchase in am. This car still smells and looks new. I own 1998 explorer with 316k miles still starts like a 747. and a 2016 sel flex 83k miles and the Taurus has a whopping 51+k miles

Was a previous rental. Owned it almost 10 years, never had a problem. Good power, comfortable, lots of room. Be aware these tend to have transmission issues, but this one didn't. Change fluids often, and you should have no problems for many more years.

I purchased my 07 with 245,000 miles on it, I was skeptical about much longer it would last, but the price was right. That was 4yrs ago, now at 320,000 it still rides wonderful, is surprisingly fast, and gets 29mpg average. The only major repairs I've had was struts, and head gaskets. I would recommend it for anyone who enjoys the simple things in life!

I HAD GIVEN UP TRYING TO GET A NICE CAR FOR A LNG TIME WHEN MY CO WORKER PULLES UP IN A 2016 CHEVY MALIBU. I KNEW HIS CREDIT WAS LIKE MINE SO I ASKED AND HE TOLD ME TO GO SEE BRANDON AT PAYLESS CAR SALES. I DIDN'T HAVE HIGH HOPES BUT SITTING OUT FRONT OF MY HOUSE IS A 2014 HONDA. THANK YOU BRANDON

Reliable, enjoyed being able to change from a 5 seat to a 6 seat. It's roomy and easy to take care of. Worked great in service and great in driving to transport throughout a day.

Love the new car and Kim the lady I worked with getting the car was awesome… I would recommend her and the dealership to everyone.

I have mine at 260,000 miles it runs just fine except for a minor slip in the trans otherwise it is a monster in street drag 10-0

Everything went very smoothly. The sales staff and financial staff were easy to work with. I left feeling I got a good deal.

Inherited this car from 2nd owner (Mom in Law), and although this is the Plain Jane Vulcan model, it is fun to drive. Nothing really stands out, it is just that this car does all thigs well. Plenty of power, maneuverable, sufficiently roomy, decently appointed and reliable as xxxx. Car has 70K southern highway miles and 70K of around town miles. Only failures were to starter, oil pan and AC. All other work was normal maintenance. (Tires, brakes, etc.) None of the transmission or spring issues that some state that this car has. Car currently has only 140K Miles, but I have friends that have driven these to more than 250K Miles. I am 67 years old, drive only 4K miles per year, so this will likely be my last car! I hope it outlasts me and serves somene else as well!

I would have liked my car vacuumed when I had it serviced.

This was a good car to have. Affordable, comfortable ride, good on gas. Only hiccup was it needed a new oil pan and an AC recharge. Other than that I’d recommend this car.

The team there was friendly and the car was decent for it's price. Overall I found something else but it was good experiance and good information

I recently bought a used fwd, SEL model with 154,000 miles and, ironically, as the review directly below mine stated, the engine had a bad ignition coil which resulted in a malfunctioning pcm (computer). I had the faulty ignition coil replaced by a local mechanic and was able to remove the pcm myself and send it to Circuit Board Medics in Greenville, South Carolina. They repaired it for $277. I reinstalled the PCM and the cars runs beautifully. (side note: I was told to replace ALL the ignition coils and plugs before reinstalling the PCM and starting the engine but, not having enough money to do that, I took a chance that the 1 ignition coil I had replaced and the repaired PCM would be ok... so far it has been) Given the miles and the fact the car's 15 years old, I couldn't be more pleased with how well the car still performs. The ride is very smooth and the engine, no longer misfiring, responds perfectly when I step on the gas. From what I've been told, Ford's 3.5 Duratec is one of their more reliable engines when taken care of properly, which I'm thankful the previous owner seems to have done. I got mine for around $2,000. A new battery, new ignition coil, and a repaired PCM cost me $552... so, $2,500 in total for an aging Ford that doesn't feel old at all. Would have loved to have bought this car brand new.

Steve is the best. I wouldn?t buy a vehicle anywhere else ever again.

This car been with me threw thick in thin. Best first car i have ever had and someday it coupd be someone else first car.

I have never been to this dealer. I plan on buying something from this dealer in the future. I keep an eye on the inventory. As a car guy, with dealership experience. I am very much enjoying the responses to the comments. I appreciate not bowing down to unreasonable expectations, or ignorance of some comments.

Absolutely adore this car; I've owned one since '04, and has my heart. Of course, cars and their parts wear out, but with a fix, it's good! Not to mention, the design is gorgeous.

They have a great selection of very nice cars ...after checking out couple other dealers in the area for a Lexus I was searching I found this little hidden gem , when I arrived sales person was great and very pleasant....after quick chat I was on my way to test drive the car ...when I got back I meet the owner ,he was very helpful ....I was in and out less then 40min ....car looks drives amazing price was very fair and the service was beyond 5 stars I highly recommend this dealer for your next purchase ...

This car was given to me when I got my license at 16 and I was bummed that it wasn’t a cool looking sports car, but my standards quickly began to change. The car is very well made and it’s extremely to get parts for it. When I sold it, it had over 200,000 miles on it and I never had any issues with the engine, and it still drove and rode amazingly. The 6 cylinder engine feels very sluggish for what it is, however, it’s very reliable and makes enough power.

I recently purchased a car for my daughter. Roseville Auto Sales has great cars at a reasonable price for first time car buyers. And the staff is very patient and friendly. Check them out!!

Very satisfied driving it. It is very comfortable and I always took care of by having it checked regularly. It is very well Maintained. I would highly recommended.