What are the best things to look for when shopping for a used car? How do you know if the price is resonable besides using a blue book value?
2007-03-24 02:34:11 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
The way the car has been maintained... maintenance records ! Any signs of previous body work... check tire wear to see if the frame is aligned properly if there were damage... new tires with previous body damage is not a good sign....
Mileage is important... should be no more than 12,000 miles per year multiplied by the car's age... no more than 60,000 if 5 years old... or 72,000 if 6 years old ! Get a Carfax report to see if there was any odometer tampering... you wouldn't want a car with 200,000 miles on it if it only said 50,000 !!! Check the reputation of the establishment selling the vehicle with the BBB (Better Business Bureau)... if it's an individual, use an independent car inspection service to verify any mechanical problems ... Good luck purchasing ... and yes, the Kelly Blue Book pricing is very reasonable... just make sure you check the price with all options and proper mileage !!!
2007-03-24 02:48:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Repair history condittion of tires and body Get a good mechanic to check it out.Look in the newspapers for the same car for sale . Buy from a new car dealer you may pay a little more but the dealer wants you to come back later and buy a new car. I have made good deals with Budget Rent a Car Rental returns Check Consumer Reports.
2007-03-24 02:52:06 · answer #2 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it aint been nicked and has an engine that would be a start...oh and try and haggle the price down that always helps xxgood luckxx
2007-03-24 02:42:40 · answer #3 · answered by greyhound mummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋