Used car prices have cratered - Car Talk Community
WEBApr 20, 2020 · In fact, if you look on Craigslist, the overwhelming majority of private-party used cars are in the $2-5k range. I do not believe that used cars which are currently worth $5k or less are going to depreciate much, if at all, due to the economic collapse. They certainly did not during the previous economic collapse.
Broker assisted car buying, autobrokers? - Car Talk Community
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Online car-buying retailers, car concierges, car brokers and club programs help shoppers throughout the car-buying process. Nevada_545 February 27, 2024, 9:51pm 4. There are many used car brokers in my area. One broker is a former coworker who started a broker/finance service during the 2009 recession.
Help, dealer sold me a car that can't pass inspection!
WEBNov 29, 2011 · common-sense-answer November 29, 2011, 4:54pm 3. "Help, dealer sold me a car that can’t pass inspection!" Correction: “Help, I Chose To Buy a car that can’t pass inspection!”. Bummer, CSA. UncleTurbo November 29, 2011, 7:13pm 4. Get a written report on the car’s condition from the inspection garage.
Buying a car from a private party - using carfax, figuring out price
WEBJul 23, 2017 · I have been looking for a used Chrysler minivan. I’m interested in the Town and Country and the Caravan years 2005-2010 I would like to know if there is any value in getting a Carfax report? Also, what is the best way to figure out a fair price? Is Kelly Blue Book reliable? I noticed that their values are much higher than Edmunds. Some of the cars I have looked at have many options. Do those ...
Theory on used vehicle purchase - Car Talk Community
WEBTriedaq October 13, 2018, 9:28pm 10. Use my method for searching out a good used car and it will save you money. Visit car lots on Sunday afternoon when the agencies are closed. Pick out a couple used cars that you like. Revisit the car lots two weeks later on a Sunday afternoon when the dealers are closed.
Stuff dishonest car dealers used to put in the oil of worn out …
WEBFeb 2, 2015 · One issue with this in many modern cars is that the valve lifters and timing in many new cars requires a very specific range of viscosities as well as very clean oil. I honestly feel that one of the main reasons you don’t see so many mass polluters driving around anymore is that modern engines cannot run in such poor condition because of all ...
Title Transfer - noting real sale price on title for Sales tax purposes ...
WEBJan 21, 2015 · Would like opinions regarding a pending sale of a used car, related to sellers obligation/exposure to noting actual sale price on title vs. some reduced value for the purpose of reducing buyer's sales tax exposure.
Finding a low mileage older pre-owned vehicle
WEBJun 19, 2019 · General Discussion. Noelm June 19, 2019, 3:38pm 1. Short question. Trying to find a low mileage older (2012-2017) Toyota Camry. I am checking places like AutoTrader, Cargurus, Truecar and I find many places that are not dealerships. So I am assuming that these guys buy cars at auction and sell. My questions are.
Should I buy old car based on low miles? - Car Talk Community
WEBJan 29, 2010 · Add 600 bucks or 100 bucks and a weekend of your time to the price of that car. Generally, though, that’s likely to be a good buy. Take care of it and it will easily do 100,000 more miles, probably 150,000…and the maintenance will cost you less than you were losing on new cars. Your insurance may be cheaper, too.
Just bought used Subaru Outback Limited - Car Talk Community
WEBJan 6, 2020 · Buying/Selling. buying, subaru, outback, used-cars. AridianSea January 6, 2020, 5:19am 1. I just bought a 2009 Subaru Outback Limited from a private seller. Prior to the sale, I test drove it, had a mechanic - friend of my extended family - look at it and run codes and find nothing of concern come up. The sellers were a young couple - college ...