PLAN

plan

read AGENTS.md, PLAN.md, and MEMORY.md together at the start of every task.

goal

• buy a cheap, reliable daily driver now.
• prioritize low breakdown risk, predictable ownership, and minimal immediate repairs.
• optimize for avoiding costly mistakes over finding something fun.

what i value, in order

1. reliability, no catastrophic failures
2. cost to own, cheap parts and easy repairs
3. clean ownership history
4. price vs value
5. comfort, secondary

hard fail conditions, auto ❌

• transmission issues, slipping, grinding, delayed shifts
• overheating or head gasket signs
• salvage/rebuilt title
• strong signs of neglect or abuse

caution flags, ⚠️

• mileage over 200k
• dealer/flipper listing
• vague maintenance history
• inconsistent seller story

what to analyze in every listing

1. price vs market
   • is it fair, overpriced, or suspiciously cheap?
2. mileage context
   • normal vs end-of-life for that car
3. engine + transmission risk
   • known issues for that model/year
4. seller signals
   • private vs dealer
   • detailed vs vague
   • honest vs hype language
5. maintenance signals
   • real work done vs “fresh oil change”
6. total risk profile
   • likelihood of a $500-$2k repair soon

output format

• verdict: ✅ / ⚠️ / ❌
• 1-2 sentence summary
• key positives
• key risks
• price evaluation
• fit for my situation, yes/no and why
• negotiation target, if applicable

negotiation context

• i prefer under $3.5k.
• i will negotiate based on mileage + risk.
• cash buyer, ready to move quickly.