In the past I have had success shopping for used cars by waiting until I find one below book and then having my mechanic check it out before I buy it. However, the last one I bought was a toyota pickup and I thought since it was Toyota I would not need a mechanic to check it out. However, it blew a head gasket and I lost the engine, meaning on a Toyota it is a total 3k loss. My thought is to go back to my old method to find my next used car. What do you think? suggestions to buy one underpriced that is reliable.
2006-10-26 14:16:40 · 7 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Toyota
Go back to your "old method" of doing it. Never ever put good money down on a used anything until you've had it checked over by a reliable expert.
As a used car, Toyotas rank very high in Consumers Reports. But, and this is a BIG BUT, those rankings are based on averages. This means there will always be exceptions, like a Toy P/U that blows its gasket, to the average. And they can cost you money.
A reliable mechanic will find those exceptions before the buy is made. So, even if you were to pick out a used car sold by a Toyota used car dealer, take it only on approval by your own mechanic. Asking the dealer to certify the used car is in good condition is like asking the fox if the hen house is secure.
As to pricing...check all the sources. Although Blue B will give you some idea, listings in the newspapers and online can give better price quotes because they are based on local supply and demand.
2006-10-27 04:56:17 · answer #1 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your method seem good. It is only wise to have a professional look over a car, they may see something that is a "trick" to getting one sold. BUT why dont you look for a replacement engine from a junkyard? Used is no more gurantee than this anyway. Your mechanic will be able to locat one. Compare this to a replacement car cost.
2006-10-26 15:17:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jerry S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont look at blue book just pick which year and model you want and then check out the prices once you find one test drive and listen to the car also look at the engine if there is oil coming out of the head or block then dont buy it.
2006-10-26 14:38:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start by visiting as many used car dealers as possible, make mental or written notes about available models with special attention to the relative odometer readings, age and listed price. this will help you to narrow down your search. You can also take a look to the used cars maui market for better results.
2014-03-29 08:51:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your equipment look recommendations-blowing. it is in basic terms sensible to have a authentic look over a vehicle, they're going to see something it is a "trick" to getting one provided. although why dont you seem for a replace engine from a junkyard? Used is not greater gurantee than this besides. Your mechanic will possibly be functional to locat one. evaluate this to a replace motor vehicle fee.
2016-10-03 00:15:22 · answer #5 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Car Soup . com or Auto Trader . com .
2006-10-26 14:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋