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Used cars

Kral

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Used cars

by Kral Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:17 am

Would you drive a previously owned vehicle?

I'm thinking of buying a new car, but I saw one I really like that's 3 years old ('09) and only had one previous owner. The car I have now was bought brand new so I sorta feel like I'd be going backwards to buy used, but I really like this car...and it's sitting on the dealer lot, which is a plus. I'm not looking at something from a used car lot.

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Re: Used cars

by Cheaps Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:15 am

Yup, car I have now is used. Every vehicle I ever drove has been used.

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Re: Used cars

by Alan Smithee Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:53 am

There's nothing wrong with buying used if you get some kind of warranty with it.

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Re: Used cars

by Shale Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:42 am

Cheaps wrote:... Every vehicle I ever drove has been used.

My first car cost the same as the insurance premium.

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Re: Used cars

by wants2laugh Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:17 pm

all but this car have been used. Take it to a mechanic you trust and have it checked out... if you dont know a mechanic, then take it to a dealer of the original manufactuer----if its a ford, take it to a ford dealer. I always buy an extended warranty on used cars which can run over a thousand and different warranties have different deductibles which will change the price of the warranty. If the loan is a three year loan, I generally get a three year warranty, so the length of the loan is covered.

i even bought a car once that was a recovered theft. it was completely stripped down and EVERYTHING was replaced... so although it was 7 yrs old... my car was "new" and it was the best car i ever had! Smile

good luck

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Re: Used cars

by Nystyle709 Wed Apr 18, 2012 10:47 pm

Yes I would, provided that the used car was in good shape, i got a good deal and it was what I was looking for.

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Re: Used cars

by Hyacinth Girl Thu Apr 19, 2012 9:47 am

You might want to check out www.edmunds.com ---great site that has a lot of good info on buying a car, new or used, and can guide you through the process of researching the particular vehicle you have in mind, to see if there's any funky stuff going on with it or not.

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Re: Used cars

by Tony Marino Thu Apr 19, 2012 10:25 am

I would go for it if the car is in good shape.

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Re: Used cars

by Marc™ Thu Apr 19, 2012 6:42 pm

If I was in the market for a brand new car, used would most likely be out....but if I was looking to save some money, then I would consider it. Just depends.