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How to Buy a Good Used Car
Asked by B.R. from Columbus
on December 12, 2011
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Looking at the price of the new model car we're interested in is making us consider buying used. We've never bought a used car before, so I'm looking for advice on ho...
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- do your homework, just like anything else. when you have a couple you are interested in, go online to KBB.COM and look at their resale value. google the make and model...
- buying a used car that was a rental car is a great choice (yes it use to be a bad choice) but the requirements for rental companies/or leased vehicles on maintaining v...
- I tend not to buy used cars from people unless I know them. I have had luck buying certified cars from dealers. One thing you need to be aware of though is the resal...
Looking to Buy a Used Car -
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on October 28, 2009
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i am looking to buy a used car and i am extremly scard becasue i dont want to get ripped off ... ANY SUGGESTIONS OF GOOD REPIABLE CAR DEALERS ...PLEASE ADVISE I AM LOO...
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- Can't recommend a specific dealer, but when I got divorced a few years ago and needed to get a used car, here is how I did it. A friend who had a very good mechanic ( ...
- I've bought two used Toyotas, one from a private seller, one from a dealership, and they were both fabulous cars. I did really well in resale on both of them, too. If ...
- I know someone in the LaGrange area who is selling their used Volvo. PM me if you are interested with your email address, and I will forward the info to you. T.
Where Did You Buy Your Last Used Car?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 10, 2011
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I've almost always used craiglist when buying cars. I've had pretty decent experiences. However, now that I'm looking to buy a newer used vehicle, I was thinking of go...
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- We've bought our last 2 cars from CarMax. We've been really happy with both cars. They don't haggle and you pay the sticker price but they do sell on reputation so y...
- You can negotiate with a dealer. My biggest advice would be to get the info on the car your interested in and get the good condition private party value on kelly blue ...
- Carmax! It's pretty much the only place I go through anymore. But, you can't haggle with them. You can haggle with any other dealer though.
Buying a Used Car
Asked by M.R. from New York
on July 15, 2009
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I am looking to purchase a 2007 Nissan Altima, the think is that this car have a tittle as a "salvage". I would like to know if anybody have bought a car with a Salva...
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- I have bought a salvage car before and so has my mom. Ours only had body damage and no engine damage before it was salvaged, so we had no problems. I think as long as ...
- I bought a Honda Civic with a salvage title. I lived in an area that had a body shop that sold quite a few of these. I bought the car from a couple who had got it at...
- I had a really bad accident in my car and when the insurance adjuster called me he said they could go either way - they could declare it totaled or, because the econom...
Buying a New Car tomorrow..insurance Question
Asked by A.S. from Reading
on March 13, 2012
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do i need the new car already on my ins. policy before going or does the dealership handle that? thanks!!!!!
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- I am an insurance agent in Pennsylvania. If you have a current automobile policy in force, you can show them the ID card for your current vehicle. If you are financi...
- You call the insurance from the dealership and add the new car. There is sometimes a 24-48 ish hour grace period or buffer in which to do so afterward. Call your insur...
- Have you rented a car, its covered, borrowed someone's car its covered. Same deal. You have a fair bit of time to call but it is definitely covered when you drive it...
Re: Looking for a Good Used Car Dealership
Asked by R.O. from Chicago
on February 13, 2009
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Hello,
I wanted to look for a used car but I am weary about them. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to go in the North side of Chicago or North, Northwe...
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- I have had friends by from carmax and they have been pleased with the sevice. Also, consider getting a pre-owned car from Toyota. The dealership in Northbrook off th...
- My husband and I and his family have bought used vehicles from Bredemann Ford in Glenview and have never had any probelms with the vehicles.
- Try Stasek Chevy in Wheeling. My brother works there and he's been in the business for over 20 years. We have purchased our last 3 vehicles from Stasek. The dealership...
Used Car for Sale?
Asked by K.R. from Phoenix
on July 2, 2008
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Hello everyone!
My family and I are new to the area. We are looking to buy a used car and are wondering if anyone has a car for sale or knows a good place to go??!! ...
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- Hi, We have sold and bought cars through autotrader.com. Try that, you can find cars in your area or anywhere in the US. T..
- hi K.! you can get pretty god cars at an auto auction. good luck in what ever you deside take care!!!!!!!!!
- Hi, I bought my husband's used car at the Saturn dealership on bell road just west of the 101. It was the first time I actually felt happy after buying a car from a de...
How to Buy a New Car?!
Asked by S.R. from Amarillo
on August 25, 2009
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Hello everyone! My husband and I are in the market for a new car, but we have never bought one from a dealership before, and are a bit intimidated by the whole proces...
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- I hate buying cars. All I can say is be ready to walk out. We just got another new car 2 weeks ago and after all the numbers were done, and we went to sign the pap...
- I sold cars for 4 years and have lot of family in the business, and it seems to me the cheapest way to buy a car these days is online. Every dealership has an online d...
- My best advice is to take an hour or two to research the type of car you want to buy. Edmunds.com is my bible when it comes to car shopping. Their True Market Value to...
Buying New Car
Asked by R.B. from Atlanta
on July 10, 2007
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My husband and I are looking to buy a new car..he test drove the saturn ion 2 and liked it...has anyone heard anything about this car or have one?? Any suggestions on ...
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- i don't know anything about your particular car. but i can say to truly consider a mini van, especially if you are planning on having more children. i know that some...
- I have one since September 2006, no problems so far, it rides very nice, it's not very big inside, I mean, we' re four now, I have a baby, and there's not much space l...
- Even though this wasn't MY question, I found everyone's comments here quite helpful and it solidifies the information I have been reviewing about both the CR-V & the R...
Need New Car Pros and Cons Lease or Purchase
Asked by L.A. from Austin
on July 14, 2010
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It is time to get a new car. We have no debt, but we do have a child in College.
We are considering leasing a car. It would be $2000 - 3000 down and $149. per month ...
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- Leasing is a good option if you like to get new cars often. We've leased several cars. You build the mileage into your contract, but if you go over the miles, you do...
- My personal feelings: at the end of paying for a lease, you don't own anything. So I've never been sure what the point is. Also there are the mileage limitations, et...
- It would depend on how much driving you do. With a lease there are very strict rules on mileage, scratches, etc. They tack on 'excess' and 'damage' fines for these th...
