2007-02-21 05:46:49 · 6 answers · asked by Russell W 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
this is a great site:
http://www.carsdirect.com/home
just make sure you have any used car checked out thoroughly and do your homework on interest rates prior to going to the dealer
2007-02-21 13:26:15 · answer #1 · answered by kpotter47 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just drive around and look. Most Used car sales offices are rip offs, and so are many ads from the newspapers. I prefer to deal one on one with the previous owner. But I have experience with car mechanics and such, so I know what to look for and what questions to ask. If you decide to do this, always offer 10 to 20% less than the asking price. They'll probably take it, or be willing to deal. By far, this is the cheapest way to buy a used car. Try to find an older driver, not some young punk kid owner. And if they ever tell you it just had a new engine put in, turn around and walk away. Always ask WHY they are selling the car. Always test drive it. If they won't make a deal with you over the price, walk away. There are many tips. Learn them. If necessary, bring someone who knows about cars. That can help.
2007-02-21 05:57:48 · answer #2 · answered by MrZ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the best sites are cars.com and autotrader.com when you find the car you like have the dealership give you the carfax report, then go home and log onto kbb.com and check what the true market value of the car you want to buy is. from kbb.com you can get an idea of what the car retails for, its private party value, its trade in value, once you know all this it can help you negotiate to get a better selling price. but understand that car dealers are a legitimate business, they have to make a profit and they salesman dont work for free. just like you go to work and get paid, they like to get paid too.
make then a reasonable offer and youll be ok
2007-02-21 06:41:24 · answer #3 · answered by oldskool 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a list of websites to use.
www.cars.com
www.autotrader.com
www.kbb.com
www.edmunds.com
www.msn.com
www.yahoo.com
www.carsdirect.com
www.autobytel.com
www.automart.com
www.aol.com
www.autonation.com
www.autofocus.com
www.ebay.com
www.livedeal.com
www.carfax.com
That it what I came up with off the top of my head!
BTW: NEVER BUY A CAR FROM CARMAX! THEY ARE ON AVERAGE IF $1000-2500.00 MORE THAN A REGULAR CAR DEALERSHIP! They do not negotiate! However, if you are looking to sell your car you might take it to them because sometimes they will give you a little more for your car and your average dealership!
Hope this helps!
2007-02-21 06:05:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmax.com
2007-02-21 05:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by Igloo Man 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try http://www.autotrader.com
Works for me
2007-02-21 05:49:55 · answer #6 · answered by Jack 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋