2002 Hyundai Santa Fe M Trying Buy Car Off Someone They Runs Skip Rough Does

2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
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I'm trying to buy a car off of someone they said it runs but has a skip/ runs rough what does this mean?
Jan 15, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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That means there is a misfire in the engine (Most likely), Have it checked before you buy it. It could be something really simple, or it could be a major problem.
Jan 15, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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