29 Used Car Buying Tips from a Pro

http://mymetrotoledo.net I buy cars for a living and have for most of the last 25 years. Here are 29 little tips that I would give my best friends or family members if they asked me how to pick out a great used car.

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[tectip]

wheres the other 28 tips? :$

[federalwarhawk]

@heartlessvietboy I have found if you are going to buy a high mileage vehicle, and reliability, cost is your main goal. avoid cars with any complexity like turbo and super chargers, 4 wheel drive systems, or excesive amounts of electrical gadgets like heated seats, power moonroofs, etc. thats what made cars like a Civic, Corolla such reliable cars, they have simple 4 cylinder motors with minimal amount of luxury items to go wrong.

[slickkapone]

@federalwarhawk VERY TRUE, I have a '94 Honda Accord with over 300,000 miles. It's a 5 speed manual 4cyl., basic heat/ac, power windows, and that's it. Car runs like a sewing machine, all you gotta do is keep the oil changed and take care of stuff like tires and brakes. It's a no frills car, THAT'S WHY IT'S RELIABLE. I'm not saying you should buy a car that old, but keeping it simple will save you a TON of money. Love Honda/Acura, but beware of the Acura TL 99-03, tranny failures everywhere

[CP240sx]

Yeah, I am wondering where the other 28 tips are too...........?

[raparator]

Remember, you should check every where in the car because it may contain drugs. Check your car good because in the enginee there might have problems. When you buy a used car clean it the inside and outside. Its important check the tires, headlights, and brakes.

[heartlessvietboy]

NEVER BUY a used car without first having it professionally inspected. Even new cars require advice (which brand or engineering to buy). I know it's difficult because not many people know mechanics to bring them along. You can ask the seller to go with you to a certified mechanic shop for a 150 Area inspection. Remember even a mechanic does not know potential problems that can arise, however they can detect major fix problems that could save you thousands of dollars.

[heartlessvietboy]

If youre planning to fix the vehicle to drive, then its your choice. The last thing you want to do is buy a car that youll have to spend thousands on fixing. If youre planning to buy and sell the vehicle, you should still make sure its dependable.

[heartlessvietboy]

Here's my advice. Make sure the used car you buy don't fail on you. Make sure you can register the car. Parking tickets, Smog, stolen car, etc. will prevent you from registering. If the vehicle is a clean title, make sure its not a salvage. A major frontal collision would mean the engine is not functioning as one Manufactured factory engine. Placement of parts are different. Overtime the entire system (engine and components) will fail. Have a mechanic come with you to inspect the vehicle.

[paulmac1234567]

you explained it very well thanks

[TheMrAgd]

dang very helpful thanks