just past my driving test and becoming confused about the best option of buying a car. Is it best to pay a little more and buy from a dealer (at most a £1000 more). Or be careful and buy from a private seller?
also what car do you recommend? please help...
2007-10-05 11:01:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
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2007-10-07 22:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy a car from a dealer as usually he will give you a warranty where you don't have anything from a private owner, if you buy from a private owner you could get a better deal but unless the owner has all the service records on the car or you know the car I would be leary. Nobody can tell you what kind of car you like but I would suggest something that is good on gas to start out with. Good Luck.
2007-10-05 13:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm a bit stunned that so many answers are recommending you to buy privately.
If it were me, I'd definitely buy from a dealer, without a doubt.
You will get minimum nine months to a year of a guarantee with your car, for parts and labour, and a replacement car (depending on your negotiating skills!) from any reputable dealer, and most dealers will be pretty close to bluebook value.
I would advise you to do a lot of research before you go looking, and narrow your search to two or three choices of vehicles based on your homework.
Spend a few days visiting all the dealers in your area, and start talking and building up a relationship with the sales staff now.
See-saw between two or three choices - go to one, tell them what the other is willing to offer, then ask them to better it. Do that once or twice with each place, so they know that you're serious and that you have options.
Whether you buy either privately or from a dealer, be sure to get the car checked out independently - by a mechanic, not someone who claims to know a lot about cars - and take each car for at least a couple of test drives.
Best of luck - they type of car you buy is largely a matter of choice, but buy something that will hold its value when you go to sell it, and one that is cheap to insure and run and repair. Avoid 'gimmicky' models that cost more to buy - you'll never get that extra back, and browse used car sales site online to see which colours hold their values better in your preferred model.
I'm changing my car in a couple of months, so you've got me thinking of all I have to do now to lay the groundwork for a really good deal!
2007-10-05 11:21:09 · answer #3 · answered by RM 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
With a dealer you should get warrenty if something on the car is to go wrong, which you don't with private. However priavte is cheaper so you might get more for your money. I would suggest look at both, when you go to dealers ask about what there warrenty covers, but when you go to look at private cars, go the first time and if you like the car go the second time but take a mechanic with you. Simple, however if you get from a dealer ask for a HPI report or buy one no matter what private or dealer. I suggest a good car would be 106 1.0 look around the net for what would be the cheapest. hope you enjoy the new car
2007-10-05 19:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by h1ten 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, for your very first car ever you want something that is fuel efficient, safe and cheap enough so that if you wreck it, it's not the end of the world. My very first car was a 72 Chevelle Laguna. Big old beast, but it was $200 and my mom taught me how to fix stuff on it (no fancy computer chips, just straight forward fixing).
My second car was an 82 Toyota Cressida. Bought it for $600 and wrecked it after 3 years. No big deal.
My next car was a 2000 Honda Civic Coupe. I bought it in January of 2000. Still have it.
My point is this. For your very first vehicle, you want something that is safe and gets you around. When you are ready, then you get a good car.
I'd go with something that is really cheap to fix, too. Like my Honda. I abuse the crap out of that car. Nearly 8 years later, it is still chugging along GREAT and I have never spent more than $300 on it (Tires and full work up).
Do some research. Best bet is to try to buy a car off some really old people who hardly ever drove their car and can't drive anymore.
2007-10-05 11:08:47 · answer #5 · answered by Yup Yup Yuppers 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Either can work. Personally, I avoid "Used Car Dealers", and shop the used vehicles at a new car dealership. These cars are often Certified by the dealer, and have a warranty. (Just be careful - some lots have a section where they sell high mileage trade-in vehicles that are usually sold as-is with no warranty.)
Private sales can be excellent, but you need to be a little more careful. Ask family and friends; often times if you ask around, someone will know of a good car for sale that will suit your needs. It can be a great way to find a real bargain.
2007-10-05 11:10:49 · answer #6 · answered by Rick B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since you just passed your driving test, I would not recommend you buy or lease a brand new car from a dealer until you have enough driving hours under your belt and feel you can handle a vehicle without fear of an accident. Leasing puts alot of pressure on you to drive safely, and altho you always should, it can cause you more stress. For a first car I would definitely buy privately and make sure it is used...not new. Save the new car for when you've been driving a few years and have maintained a clean driving record.
2007-10-05 11:05:10 · answer #7 · answered by kikio 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you buy from a reputable dealer, you get some kind of warranty, but pay more. Some people buy from dealers because good dealers check and fix cars before they sell them and give you warranty.
It doesn't make any sense to buy from a dealer without a warranty.
If you buy from a private seller, have YOUR mechanic check the car.
If a seller doesn't want you to take the car to your mechanic, walk away.
2007-10-05 11:09:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It comes down to what you really want. You're looking for the best car at the best price. A dealer might have it, or a private seller might have it. Don't jump into the decision. Make sure to figure out what car you're looking for and price some in the area, make a list if you have to. Don't forget carfax reports, all dealers provide them free of charge, and get one for a car sold from a private seller if you are interested in the car, they're worth it. Take into consideration the mileage of the vehicle and compare it to reviews if the model and find an average mileage for how long such things as transmission and the engine last. To be frugal, you really need to look into what you want and then find out how much you have. Don't say "I have 3,000 bucks, let's find the cheapest car and get it", that will just get you a piece of crap.
2007-10-05 11:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buy from a private person, dealers have to jack the prices to make a profit. You'll need to have someone with you that can check out the car or bring it to a mechanic. If the seller objects then you're better off not buying that car.
2007-10-05 11:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
From a dealer you will get a warranty, from these car warehouses you have to pay £300 per year for one and nowhere to take it back to, and I find warranty with them not worth having. I suggest find the type of car you like, lets say a Ford Fiesta, then go onto web and look at Ford Fiesta Forum to find pitfalls with certain models. If buying privately take a couple of people with you who know what they are at. Hope this helps. regards navi
2007-10-06 03:03:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋