Hey guys, I'm about to buy my first car, but there are light on the dashboard when i turn the key, but when I start the engine everything disapears, is it bad or normal?

these are the lights,
Check engine
Oil
Air bags

Also just asking you guys if this is a good choice

hyundai accent 2005 66 000km no rust some minor scrathes for 3500$
runs fine

normal. Go to a shop and do a leakdown/compression test.

Would you say that its a good deal? I have the choice between these 2 cars

EDIT : thanks for the answer

Hyundai accent 2005 coupe 66 000km(41 000 miles) power windows for 3500$
no rust only scratches
has a nice radio lol

or

Mercedes c230 kompressor elegance 1999 4 doors 110 000km (70 000 miles) 3000$

Right miror missing ( just the miror itself, not the whole thing
the leather is used on some places, needs a taint job
the mags are all ugly, need new ones

This post was edited by oxo1337 on Aug 2 2013 01:35pm

normal. it's basically a test of the lights themselves so you know they work.

anything that persist=problem.

car isn't a bad choice but the price looks high though.

like sub said its a normal operation that while key is on car not running all the lights come on to test if they are functioning. as long as none stays on you have nothing to worry about.

dont forget the carfax!!

I agree with what has been said so far.

also...what is a taint job? lol

I would go with the accent...mercedes repairs will be high more than likely.and less miles and newer.

i got a taint job from my wife last night!

by taint job I meant to taint the discolored leather in the car haha

I though it was apropriate because paint job is oftenly used

PS : english isn't my first language

pics or lies

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