Posted on 07/02/2024 10:48:30 AM PDT by EinNYC
I thought my car was only worth $500-700 but I checked online and the prices go from $3500-13,000 , what is going on ? LOL
Figure out what vehicles will suit her needs.
Go to those dealerships.
Wander around the used car sections.
Look for the vehicle that she is interested in buying along w evidence that it has been sitting there a while-ie spider webs, dust etc....
offer the used car sales manager a lowball price.
Do not be surprised and be prepared to pay for it when he accepts your offer.
Look at estate sales or auctions.
Bring a mechanic friend with you.
In my city, the police send unclaimed impounded cars to auction. Sometimes you stand a chance of paying a fraction of what a car is worth.
“I purchased a vehicle through Carvana. The entire experience was excellent and the price was very good when compared to what the dealerships around me wanted.”
Last year my daughter bought a used Rav4 through Carvana and her experience was similar to yours.
Call Gavin Newsom...
Start by looking on Consumer Reports Annual book. It lists autos and gives a reliability of most makes and models.
Typically anything made by Toyota and Honda are good reliable cars. Toyota Venza comes in a hatchback.
You can find cars from Private individuals on Facebook Marketplace. There are any number of internet sites that advertise autos nationally for used car dealers.
Just do a internet search with the model auto you are looking to buy and the words For Sale. You will get about a dozen options.
We bought my son a Mazda 3 hatchback in 2008. Still running today. He is thinking about getting a new one. The Mazda 3 hatchback, small as it is, can carry a lot of stuff. He moved to and from college in that car; plus we had taken many trips up and down California in it.
first you rob a bank to ensure that you have enough money to pay for it.
In my city, there is a business that inspects vehicles only. They will recommend repairs, but they do not repair them or recommend any mechanics. It is worth the $200.
Does it work the same way for the robot 🤖 wife?
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Asking for a friend...
One funny story about good weather climate cars....
My parents passed away within a month of each other last year and my sister went out to southern CA to get their car.
She had it shipped to her home (here in CT) and drove it for a while during the summer and fall months without incident.
It was during the first snowstorm that she realized her mistake.
It had a soft roof!
Lol.
1. Buy a New car.
2. Wait about a year...
Hi Jonyu,
It’s better to go hours before the non-governmental auctions take place.
Usually wholesaler lots are nearby and are detailing their cars in preparation.
They often prefer cash in hand and no auction fees/uncertainty. Plus, one can usually get a better look at the vehicles.
Two words
Toyota
Mazda
Everything else is worthless
I will second the small SUVs like Toyota RAV4 and Honda CRV.
My wife and son both have CRVs.
I’m looking for one myself. It’s not easy. I am mostly looking at dealerships. I see some where the price is good, but that just makes me think there is something wrong with the car. If you have a decent mechanic, when you find a car bring him along. Or, get a 30 day guarantee if you can. That way you can have the car checked out.
Buying private party can work. It worked for me last time. I didn’t know the guy but we met at his house, he had 5 cars and this one was just extra. Parked in the street. Had all the service records and 1 owner. It was 20+ years old. Said it was the wife’s car but they eventually got a new one for her. Which I saw in the driveway. Same car just newer model year. We test drove it it ran strong. So we made a cash deal on the spot.
If you’re in NY be careful there are a few scams where they list a car, but when you show up they rob you.
(first you rob a bank)
This guy made $10,000 one afternoon using this one weird trick ...
Banks HATE him......
(no, please don’t do that)
Run a CarFax
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