This link has been bookmarked by 25 people . It was first bookmarked on 17 Dec 2006, by Suhit Anantula.
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A new car depreciates quickly in the first few years and after 3 years, it is worth only about 60-70% of the original price.
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Check my Illustrated used car checklist to learn what to look for in a used car.
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As a final step, bring the car to the mechanic you trust for an inspection. A word of caution, NEVER give a deposit or sign a contract before the car is inspected.
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heck with the Vehicle Registration Authorities to make sure the car has not been stolen.
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Find out if the remaining original warranty will be transferred into your name. Different manufacturers have different warranty policies.
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$10,000-$18,000 - This is the average minimum amount of money one would need to spend on a 'decent' car 3 to 4 years old.
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Do you need simple transportation to drive to work and back? If so, a small Sedan would suit this purpose.
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Are icy roads common in your area? If this is the case, then you need a car with ABS.
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155,000 miles) and higher would be considered very high.
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To know exactly, look for the first registration date in the car history report.
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very well maintained (preferably at a dealership) and has never gone through an accident or other major problems.
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Quite often you can find a good car for a reasonable price from a private individual, and usually they will be more flexible in terms of price but keep in mind that they do not offer any warranties.
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Do Check a used car history report This does not give you a 100% warranty that the car is OK, but may save you some money if it will show you some bad records, for example, if the car was written off after an accident or has had an odometer rolled back.
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Do ask someone knowledgeable to inspect the car for you; it may save you a lot of money.
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Don't buy a car as soon as you see it.
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Don't buy a car if it needs some "minor" repairs.
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Don't be rude to a salesperson at the dealership.
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Don't buy a car after a serious accident - especially following a frontal collision. You wouldn't believe how many possible problems may arise later as a result of an accident.
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Anthony Sabathis website is great because it has really good information on the step-by-step guide on buying a used car. the information on this site can help us with our assessment and give us a better understanding on the step-by-step process and can be a great asset to our bookmarks
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