where do i find a nice but really cheap car?

Answer 1

a lot of searching and test driving, and you could pick up a used car for pretty cheap.

Answer 2

The best place to buy a really cheap car that is still a nice car in good condition is the auto auction.In order to get the best value for your dollar you need a "dealers auction" but the only way you can buy there is if you are a dealer or if you know a dealer who will take you ,as it requires the dealer to show his dealer license.If you don't personally know a dealer you can approach some at smaller car lots and offer them a set fee to take you to the dealer auction and if you buy a car there you pay the agreed fee(offer like $250.00).If you can not locate a dealer then there are still two reasonable options.
You can go to larger car lots and ask to see their wholesale cars.These will be cars the dealer is wholesaling(probably on the back of the lot) because they don't want to mess with taking them to the auction.The dealer will price it for profit so offer him like half of what he is asking and you should be around actual value,the point here is you are saving him from hauling it to auction where he may get even less than your offering and certainly not more.Warning , inspect the car closely and test drive it ,because these will be high mileage or heavily worn cars that may be mechanically sound or look decent, but buyer beware.
The last auction available will be the auto auctions.These will be advertised in your local paper,probably the Sunday edition with the times and dates.You can go there they are open to the public not dealers and look over the cars the day of the sale before you decide what car(s)you interested in bidding on.You can even start em up,just can't drive them they are positioned in line or lot for auction.
If Auctions don't meet your need, then you best bet would be and auto trader(online)in your area or ebay(the prob with ebay is you only get a pic and the sellers comments).Auto trader is a magazine (online/offline) that individuals post their vehicles for sale and you can often find a good deal and then go check the car out before you buy and the sellers are private individuals not dealers.You can also just look in the auto section of your local newspaper for something you like and then go check it out too.
Good luck ,hope you got some good ideas in this answer.

Answer 3

auctions,even certain car lots might have some cheap ones near the back or on the sides, out of the way. in the car adds in the paper,online, word of mouth. whatever you do, and believe me this is by experince, if the car has any transmission problems, oil leaks, etc. stay away from them, they will be more of a hassle, than its worth.

Answer 4

Cheap car.... Good shape... your dreaming. Use to be you could pick up a car for $100 to $200 that was atleast drivable. Today it cost you more then that just for the license place.

Answer 5

An old lady or couple from a church who is giving up driving. You figure the car has never been pushed hard or driven hard. Most likely it has never seen snow or most rain storms. Probably never had the headlights turned on in years, etc.

Old people take care of their cars the best.

Answer 6

Find some old guy who drives his veicles for 200,000 to 300,000 mi and takes care of fluid changes and has an ad in the paper for a car with highway mi( meaning high miles

Answer 7

Try and look for a jeep if you get a earlier year they are fairly cheap and really nice to drive with.

Answer 8

www.craigslist.com and select your city
Really cheap cars are often an iffy prospect, but sellers at that site seem to be very open and honest about their products. Best to have a trusted mechanic inspect the vehicle before you buy. Good luck.

Answer 9

Swap Shop

Answer 10

i prefer a certified dealership but the used car lot. i got a nice program car. you'll have a different warranty on it but you can still talk them down to a better price for you. just make sure you do a carfax report.