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Old 10-09-2006, 09:54 AM
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TIPS: Buying a Used Vehicle.

any good tips to look for before the purchase ????
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Old 10-09-2006, 01:51 PM
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1. car fax report
2. warranty (check the carfax for in service date)
3. have a mechanic you trust look at it
4. Dont settle, get what you want
5. Make the dealer work to earn your business, make them take at least $1500 off the car at first, then hit them for another $500 at the end.
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Old 10-09-2006, 01:55 PM
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A carfax report is worthless if the vehicle has been in an accident, and the owner paid to get it fixed out of pocket... which more and more people do, because of post accident skyrocketing insurance costs.
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Old 10-09-2006, 02:00 PM
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Thats Why I posted #3
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Old 10-09-2006, 02:12 PM
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im planing to go to the auction so first 3 drop. thanks for other ones ....
as far as i got:

1) look at the wheels and see if wear matchas equaly
2) look out for aftermarket parts
3) look for bubbles in paint
4) be demanding with dealer
5) miles on speedometer.
6) test drive it
7)check for leaks

anything else i should know guys
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Old 10-09-2006, 09:20 PM
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NADA value for your trade and the car your buying

Dont use KBB
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Old 10-09-2006, 10:23 PM
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Old 10-09-2006, 10:28 PM
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Old 10-09-2006, 10:29 PM
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Old 10-09-2006, 11:43 PM
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:) its a mustang im looking for ...gt...tommorow morning going to PA see if i can find anything there.
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Old 10-10-2006, 11:09 AM
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update: i didnt get to go to PA today ....but the guy i was supposed to go with went.......and im kinda glad that i didnt go...because he gave me a call and told me that all they have is v6 3.8L :( so now its NJ or CT ....
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Old 10-11-2006, 08:23 AM
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One huge tip. READ THE CONTRACT! Salesman/Finance Managers will try to hurry you through the paperwork because they want to get to the next sale. Take the time to read it carefully. They like to slip in extra charges like

GAP insurance: Yes, it is a good thing and I incourage you to get it, however; It can generally be gotten from your insurance agent for 3-5 per month. The dealer will try to sell you a gap policy for 500 over the life of the loan. Generally 60-72 months. Do the math...6.94-8.33 per month at least. Check with your agent before you go.

Rental vehicle policy; If the car is not under warranty, are you going to take it to the dealer to fix it? If not, don't let them sell you this. If so, go ahead and get it.

Extended Warranties; Read them carefully. Many of them have deductables of 500 or 1000 per year. What is the use, if a car costs you more than 1000 out of pocket in a year, get rid of the damn thing.

Basically READ the contract carefully, and use your own judgement and common sense. Most people get caught up in the excitement of getting a new car and dealers will use that against you. Remember, they are not selling you financing, they are selling you a car. They don't care if you get cought up in too big of a payment for your budget. If the bank will approve you, they will sell it to you.
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Old 10-11-2006, 10:06 AM
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dealers are sharks .......
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I have 2 mustangs in stock, a red one and a silver one.

the red one is a GT....

Real cheap if your interested, PM me.

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Old 10-11-2006, 08:25 PM
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I have 2 mustangs in stock, a red one and a silver one.

the red one is a GT....

Real cheap if your interested, PM me.

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he was, now hes a car salesman. go figure
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I didnt like being a pig,

now I make more money selling cars
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Old 10-11-2006, 10:19 PM
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That red one is nice, it would be better if it had black interior. It is a 5 speed though which is a big +. That is about what I gave for mine in 02 for a 99, so by inflation standards, it is a good price.
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Old 10-12-2006, 12:06 AM
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when can i catch u on aim ??
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my interent sucks... I will PM you my Cell # if you want.
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