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Negotiating tips for buying a used car 19 Articles

  • 1 of 19

    by J Dawkins

    Buying a car can be a costly and expensive business and is likely to be the second largest purchase made after buying your own home. This article examines how you can negotiate the best deal when buying a car. 1. Be cle...read more

  • 2 of 19

    by Dustin Peterson

    In buying a used car there are just too many people looking to take your money! However, buying a used car can be relatively simple if you first cover your bases. 1. Research commonly found issues with the options you ...read more

  • 3 of 19

    by S. Mills

    Do not just head out to various used car lots and begin "shopping" for a car, if you want to get a great deal. When it comes to negotiating tips for buying a used car, the best advice you'll get is "do some research." It...read more

  • 4 of 19

    by Paul Beach

    Quick question - who got the better end of the deal on your last car purchase? Whether you've gone toe to toe with a car salesman, or you're a first-timer, I'm going to fill you in on what you're going up against when you ...read more

  • 5 of 19

    by The Hitchhiker

    Ahh - the good old battle for a 'good' deal. It is very very easy to get ripped off to quite an extreme when buying a used car. You need to be prepared in various ways - and quite careful. Firstly you need to have don...read more

  • 6 of 19

    by Jason Sewell

    Being a good negotiator doesn't have to be difficult. Sooner or later everyone has to negotiate with someone if they want to get a good deal on a purchase. When you are trying to negotiate with a car dealer, yo...read more

  • 7 of 19

    by Tom Martiniano

    Pain and duress is the best way to describe buy a new car these days. In the last 7 years I have purchased 4 new cars and now I can intelligently deal with high-caliber, high-pressure salesmen and take them apart and put t...read more

  • 8 of 19

    by Gary C. Gibson

    A Frenchman has invented a compressed air powered car that with a little gas motor help averages 3000 miles per gallon. Has the showroom got anything like that? Point out to the car dealer and even electric cars covered wi...read more

  • 9 of 19

    by j1e2f3f4

    The most successful deals, not only when purchasing a used vehicle, but for any negotiation, is one where both the buyer and seller are content with the outcome. Here are some helpful strategies for buying a used car. ...read more

  • 10 of 19

    by Brett Johnson

    If you are serious about buying a used car there are a few key things you must bring to the table in order to walk away with the car deal you have most likely been dreading for quite some time and feel good about it.first...read more

  • 11 of 19

    by B. B. James

    Buying a used car is extremely stressful, and it's not just because we all fear paying more than is necessary, but we have the fear of buying a truly bad car. A lemon. A car that was in a wreck. A car that was flooded. ...read more

  • 12 of 19

    by Rob O'Hannon

    The first thing to do is to know your price limit. You should also determine what you would like ideally, and what you will settle for and how much you want off to settle for it. Do some research before you go on how much ...read more

  • 13 of 19

    by Tanya Lee

    The last car I bought was two years ago. I always buy cars that are a year or two old, because in most cases they are still in perfect condition, and someone else has taken the hit on depreciation. I had been driving b...read more

  • by Vito Sassano

    - In 1986 I saw a 1982 Rolls Royce Silver Spur in the Hemmings Motor News for $75,000. with just under 2,800 miles on it. It was in new jersey,and being only about three hours away, I took a ride with a friend of mine to ...read more

  • 15 of 19

    by Susan Nagy

    Negotiating tips for buying a used car could also be described as "do your homework" and "be prepared". Don't go into the deal "blind" without any knowledge about what kind of car you want to buy. Narrow down the make an...read more

  • 16 of 19

    by M.L. Brooke

    Knowledge and the art of the sale. These are your two greatest assets in buying a used car, especially from a private buyer. When buying a used car from a dealer, they already have hard and fast rules in place, and by an...read more

  • 17 of 19

    by Gary Mcdonald

    The first thing to do is avoid used car lots. Excuse me, avoid pre-owned car lots. These people are professional hustlers and know who to "pitch" their product. When you step onto a lot you are stepping into the lions d...read more

  • 18 of 19

    by Steve Martin

    When buying a used car, there are several factors that will help you get the best deal: Unless you really know about cars, you should always have a mechanic inspect the vehicle prior to purchase. There's no point on neg...read more

  • 19 of 19

    by pennameisokay

    I have saved serious money by shopping around for a used car and spending some time learning how to negotiate with sellers. I've also helped family members navigate the intimidating maze of tricks and traps that dealers us...read more

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