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Ft. Bragg Car Buying Recommendations
08/01/2021 | Vanity

Posted on 08/01/2021 4:59:49 PM PDT by yetidog

Grandson stationed at Ft. Bragg needs car


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: automobile; cars; ftbragg; grandson
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My grandson recently stationed to Ft. Bragg needs a daily driver and had some difficulty in locating a 8-12K vehicle to meet his needs. Told him to check CU and base car sales but no luck so far. Anyone living in the area have a good smaller PU, SUV or car for sale or can make a recommendation of a fair used dealer? Thanks in advance for any helpful feedback.
1 posted on 08/01/2021 4:59:49 PM PDT by yetidog
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To: yetidog

Car Max


2 posted on 08/01/2021 5:07:45 PM PDT by Clutch Martin (The trouble ain't that there is too many fools, but that the lightning ain't distributed right.)
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To: yetidog

Drive far away from Fayetteville to buy.


3 posted on 08/01/2021 5:08:08 PM PDT by Nathan _in_Arkansas (Shut the deuce up!!! I'll do the fighting!!!)
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To: yetidog

Lieth Cars. They have numerous agencies dealing in most all Marques. We deal with the Lieth Dodge in Pinehurst.

Not the cheapest, but straight shooters and competent.


4 posted on 08/01/2021 5:09:58 PM PDT by William of Barsoom (In Omnia, Paratus)
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To: yetidog

Buy a new Hyundai. Great factory warranty and many models offer 0.00% or very low interest rates. I bought a new Hyundai Santa Fe 2 years ago and love it.


5 posted on 08/01/2021 5:20:36 PM PDT by Pamlico (Support President Trump and oppose traitors at every opportunity)
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To: yetidog

Used car prices are double what they should be at this time due to low inventory. Best option is to either wait or pick up a beater for a couple k to hold him over for the next 6-12 months.


6 posted on 08/01/2021 5:23:20 PM PDT by Teflonic (tt)
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The used car market is very tight right now, and for some makes the new car supply isn’t any better. Around here, Kia and Ford look to be in short supply, but the Lexus new car lot looked packed (of course, it’s just 3 miles down the road from the Toyota North American headquarters, so you might not be able to draw universal conclusions from the local supply).


7 posted on 08/01/2021 5:25:46 PM PDT by PAR35
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To: yetidog

Craigslist eastern nc. So far I am 3 for 3 in the under $2001 range.


8 posted on 08/01/2021 5:27:43 PM PDT by cqnc (sic transit gloria mundi...)
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Craigslist eastern nc. So far I am 3 for 3 in the under $2001 range.


9 posted on 08/01/2021 5:27:46 PM PDT by cqnc (sic transit gloria mundi...)
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Buy something over 200k miles and do the needed replacements/repairs.

Save thousands.


10 posted on 08/01/2021 5:30:35 PM PDT by Mariner (War criminal #18)
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To: yetidog

I have sent you a private reply.


11 posted on 08/01/2021 5:30:57 PM PDT by tekriter
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To: Clutch Martin

Yep, also Auto Trader. Shop online postings on those sites using their good search tools for good candidates, then go to the dealership’s own website and search the same car, often they will post a link to a free Carfax on their own site and they also respond faster than they will to the mega-sites.


12 posted on 08/01/2021 5:31:17 PM PDT by bigbob
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To: yetidog

Always had good luck buying from a private individual, preferably from the older generation.


13 posted on 08/01/2021 5:32:21 PM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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To: yetidog

My not very helpful advice is — it’s a tough buyers market out there now. It might be “a bridge too far” but if he could hold off for a while he might end up being better off.


14 posted on 08/01/2021 5:34:39 PM PDT by House Atreides
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To: Nathan _in_Arkansas

Drive far away from Fayetteville to buy.

Only three posts. FReepers rock.

Go to Raleigh, and be armed, but it’s your best chance for a vehicle that drives off the lot and gets you to the barracks.

5.56mm


15 posted on 08/01/2021 5:37:13 PM PDT by M Kehoe (Quid Pro Joe and the Ho need to go.)
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To: yetidog

Get on youtube and watch some of Scotty Kilmer’s recommendtions, hes a good mechanic. No one pays him, he shoots straight and has a lot of personal experience with all brands.


16 posted on 08/01/2021 5:39:16 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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I’m sorry. If he’s in the 82nd most likely he will buy a new Mustang at 35% interest and marry the first stripper he meets. That’s just how it goes.

Unless, of course, someone can slap some sense into him.

Good luck.


17 posted on 08/01/2021 5:47:39 PM PDT by cll (Serviam!)
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To: yetidog

CarGurus

Download the app, search and start saving a bunch of vehicles that look good.

https://www.cargurus.com

I’m a Ford guy and there a bunch of Fords in the area in your grandson’s price range .

Good luck.


18 posted on 08/01/2021 5:48:51 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: yetidog

Good luck. Used cars are selling at a premium. An 8-12k car is going to be a junker.


19 posted on 08/01/2021 5:54:12 PM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: Clutch Martin

Pinehurst Hyundai are good guys.


20 posted on 08/01/2021 5:54:51 PM PDT by Swanks
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