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Buying a cheapo used car
Posted on 5/22/12 at 4:22 am
Posted on 5/22/12 at 4:22 am
I asked this on the OT and it was suggested I come here and ask as well.
I am working on paying off my student loans(about 20K)and I need to replace my car.
Don't want a carnote and I'd be find driving a little POS for a couple of years. What is my best bet if I am looking for a car under 5k? (craigslist, used car dealers, etc.?)
I prefer to live in a nicer area/place and have a pimped out apartment than fancy car.
I am working on paying off my student loans(about 20K)and I need to replace my car.
Don't want a carnote and I'd be find driving a little POS for a couple of years. What is my best bet if I am looking for a car under 5k? (craigslist, used car dealers, etc.?)
I prefer to live in a nicer area/place and have a pimped out apartment than fancy car.
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Posted on 5/22/12 at 7:21 am to Playground Menace
I commend you for delaying gratification to pay off your student loan. However, I'd delay pimping an apartment as well. You can knock out 20k fairly quickly if you continue to live like a student.
As far as a car, I've found the best way to get a car on the cheap is to be open to the type of car you will settle for. Craigslist, dealers, ect, are all viable if you know what a car is worth. One way we've scored cars on the cheap is through family/friends that are wanting to upgrade or get rid of an extra vehicle. Might want to ask around.
As far as a car, I've found the best way to get a car on the cheap is to be open to the type of car you will settle for. Craigslist, dealers, ect, are all viable if you know what a car is worth. One way we've scored cars on the cheap is through family/friends that are wanting to upgrade or get rid of an extra vehicle. Might want to ask around.
This post was edited on 5/22/12 at 7:23 am
Posted on 5/22/12 at 7:44 am to Playground Menace
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craigslist
Avoid craigslist imo, too many scams and lemons. I would use autotrader.com. You can set your search to vehicles in your area say a 75 mile radius, and under 5k.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 11:33 am to Playground Menace
Look in the classified ads in the local newspaper. Old ladies who don't drive their cars hard or far (i.e. the kind of old car you want) still use the print classifieds.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 11:35 am to Playground Menace
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Playground Menace
go to some nursing homes and find out who's about to croak and buy their car before they die. It becomes a bigger headache once they die and its tied up in estates.
Posted on 5/22/12 at 10:30 pm to Playground Menace
Get a early 90's accord. My dad got one for my brother and had a shite ton of miles. He drove it for 2 years and sold it, it still runs ok.
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