Car salesmen often turn on the pressure with car buyers,
so you can really get gypped if you don't take the time to compare offers,
examine all your options and think about what you really want. The
first few articles on this page will list some things to think about when buying
cars. Use this page to put yourself in the best possible car,
operate it inexpensively and drive away with some extra cash.
How To Pick The Right Car At The Right Price
Here are some great sites to help you decide which new or used car is
the best buy:
- CarsDirect.com Car Buying Guide: This interactive decision guide
will quiz you on what you're looking for in a car, then
list the cars that best suit your wants and needs. There's also a
used-car buying guide on their site.
- Car and Driver's Buyer's Guide: The popular car magazine
covers cars for the last 3 years.
Here are the important points to consider if you want to save money
on car purchases and maintenance:
- You can often get an almost-new car at a discount of around $5000.
Many times, car lots will sell what are called "program cars" that have been briefly
leased by corporations or car rental companies. These cars are usually in excellent condition, but are lower-priced due to high mileage (in excess of 15,000 miles per year). If that suits your
budget, ask some local car lots if they have any such cars in stock.
- If you buy a 5-year-old car, chances are that you can buy it at 1/3 of its
original price, yet it will have 2/3 of its life ahead of it.
- Usually you can buy a car more cheaply and with less hassle from a private
party than from a car lot. Just make sure you have a mechanic check out
the car to make sure it's not a lemon.
- What's a fair price for a car? At Kelley Blue Book, you can
see the usual sales price for both new and used cars.
- You can actually look for used cars online.
Autotrader.com
probably has the largest selection of used cars.
The Statewide
Car Connection has used cars sold both by private parties and dealerships.
The also provide financing and insurance quotes.
Try Ebay Motors
for another large and well-maintained listing of ads for used cars.
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How To Save On Automobile Expenses 
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Step-by-step instructions:
- Click here: CarsDirect.com Guide. A new window will open.
- Follow the online instructions to figure out which make and model
is right for you.
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