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What to look for when buying used cars 11 Articles

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    by David Seeley

    Having worked over 4 years in the auto auction industry, I have inspected thousands of used cars. I have discovered that a lot of people could buy their used cars a lot smarter if they had a little knowledge of what to loo...read more

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    by Richard Fallis

    Used cars are often a great value. Domestic car choices are especially easy on the pocket-book because of the huge depreciation they exhibit within even the first year. Depending on the make, a vehicle with a new stick...read more

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    by ktarcus

    Before you even think about purchasing a used car there are things to consider. First thing to worry about is the style and type of car you wish to buy, all things considered it should be a motor that fulfils your needs...read more

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    by Horton Edward

    The very first thing for anyone in the market for a used vehicle is to make the decision the type of car one wants, then decide on the model and year. Once you have these ideas fixed get the book values for that particula...read more

  • by Brenda Johnson

    I have owned 7 cars, 6 of them were purchased used, all from major dealers. I am an advocate of buying used cars, because you allow the original owner to take the huge depreciation hit, but you must buy smart if buying use...read more

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    by Steven Moyer

    Don't get scammed buying a used car. When buying a used car there certain things you want to look for. First Is the car old with a lot of mileage. Will I be comfortable in this car. Do I like the color and cond...read more

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    by Michelle N. Broughton

    THE PERFECT CAR I bought the perfect car last year, but I didn't know it at the time. It was a white 1996 Nissan Sentra, terribly used. You may smile that I consider it perfection, but wait until I tell you why. ...read more

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    by Tamara Henson

    Purchasing an older vehicle, such as the 2002 Hyundai Accent, makes good financial sense. You're able to avoid the steep depreciation rates that occur with brand new vehicles. This essentially gives you the advantage of ge...read more

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    by Altaf Sahibzada

    Buying a Used Car It can be a nightmare, especially if one has a budget. Why one should buy a used car? Obviously because one cannot afford to buy a new car. Buying either a used or a new car is complicated because ...read more

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    by Angela Russell

    The title to this article should read "Things to look for when YOU'RE buying a used car. Grammar is vital in writing. This writer had no control over the title of this article. As an industry insider, I can tell you t...read more

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    by Brian Chapman

    The used car market is a great place to look for an affordable vehicle that, taken care of properly, will give you years of fun and service. Everyone has heard the horror stories; "I drove off the lot and the engine seized...read more

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