2006-06-16 10:01:50 · 7 answers · asked by dezzygurl 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
For used cars, i would say mileage around 85,000 at the price of $5000 is a good deal. There are much more factors than those two involved tho.
2006-06-16 10:05:20 · answer #1 · answered by Tahmid R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go in with a budget. Buying used is the best way to go, because cars depreciate so quickly, there are a lot of them out there right now, and deals on used cars are great!
I would go in looking for low price, in today's world - gas mileage is a plus, and make sure that the car has under 50,000 miles on it.
I suggest, strongly, something in the Toyota line of cars (Corolla), Honda (Civic), or - yes - Ford (Focus) - I love my ZX5.
Also, and the best advice - go to a reputable dealer - not one of these off the side street, buy here, pay here, tote-the-note lots. It really does make a difference.
And see if the dealer will throw in a mechanical inspection as well. Make sure you're not getting someone else's headaches!
good luck!
2006-06-16 17:07:04 · answer #2 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Determine first what you can afford. Look within your price range but always line up a repair garage to go over the car and tell you all the problems before you buy it. Try to be as informed as possible. If you can afford some of the repairs and they are not major, point out the problems to the seller and possibly they will drop the price some. Shop with reputable car dealers that offer warranty's.
2006-06-16 17:06:42 · answer #3 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody gave you good advices but first find trusty mechanic who can look at the car before you buy it because it can look good but not worth the money. Try not to buy car with the mileage over 70000 that way it will last you sometime.
Good Luck
2006-06-16 17:12:04 · answer #4 · answered by chigirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on Kelley Blue Book.com, you can search for your zip code, and enter in any make and model of car you want to see. It will tell you what the miles should be for the year car you are interested in purchasing.
2006-06-16 17:05:33 · answer #5 · answered by hswatsonaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to buy a vehicle that is older than 10yrs and what ever the year is on the vehicle that you purchase, calculate about 15,000 per year. For example a 2000 shouldn't have more than 80,000 miles. That's how I scale it.
2006-06-16 17:06:10 · answer #6 · answered by amissybell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont buy a chrysler product --honda is a good choice (dependable)
2006-06-16 17:14:43 · answer #7 · answered by michael_stewart32 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋