The main "ups" of buying a used car are the lower initial purchase price, as well as lower property taxes (where applicable) and insurance costs. The main "downs" of buying a used car are that it's a used car, not new -- so there's no new car warranty and you are more vulnerable to used car problems ...
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Read & Discuss »Obviously you're in the market to find used cars. While checking out features, amenities and safety ratings, you can't forget the cost of owning and using your new used car. Gas will always be a problem, and we can't help you there. Same goes for maintenance. That leaves the ever present car ...
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Read & Discuss »Used car salesmen may have a bad reputation, but that sure doesn't seem to keep U.S. consumers from buying used cars. In 2004, we bought 13.6 million new cars and light trucks and leased 3.3 million new cars and light trucks -- but went home with 42.5 million used cars and light trucks, an increase ...
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Read & Discuss »Big Al, the used car dealer with that small lot down on the corner, may be your mother's cousin, but that doesn't mean you'll get the best used car deal in town from him. He sells all brands of cars, has no visible shop or mechanical staff, and he is the only one that stands behind the quality of ...
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Read & Discuss »As warmer weather takes hold (in areas of the country where that's a factor), used car prices are often in step with the climbing temperatures.Not so this year, says the National Automobile Dealers Association, which produces a used car guide from data it gathers from vehicle auctions. This year ...
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Read & Discuss »When you tire of your faithful transporter, when your family size goes up (or down), when it just doesn't feel like fun anymore, or when the miles have piled up too high, it's time to move on. From here, you have two choices: use your car as a trade-in on your next car and probably take a small ...
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You don’t need a PhD in economics to understand that when times are tough, consumers are on the hunt for less expensive products. That’s especially true with big-ticket purchases like cars and trucks. Even as new car sales remain sluggish, sales of used cars have increased in recent ...
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Read & Discuss »Buying a used car may seem like a simple topic. But when you begin slicing and dicing the various possibilities among approximately 3.3 million vehicles that are for sale at any given time, interesting insights into consumer preferences begin to emerge.For Krista Glotzbach, director of marketing at ...
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Everybody’s looking for that good deal when buying a new car. But the search for “the deal” is not just restricted to finding a new vehicle at a reasonable price. It also means getting good money for your trade-in. The good news for car shoppers is that used car resale values ...
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Read & Discuss »The art and science of buying a good, solid used car and letting the first owner take the big hit on price and depreciation gets easier each year. That's because cars are getting better, have more sought-after features and last longer. We've put together a list of cars, trucks and SUVs from 2005 -- ...
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Read & Discuss »With the state of the economy many Americans are considering buying a used car rather than a new one when it comes time to replace their current vehicles. Shoppers may know the basics of how to buy a used car, but there are certain tips that can make the process go more smoothly. Before learning how ...
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Read & Discuss »There's typically a 10-20 percent difference between what a dealer will give you for your used car or truck as a trade-in -- and what you could probably sell a used car for yourself.The downside, of course, is that you have to sell your used car yourself. And that means dealing with off-hour phone ...
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Read & Discuss »Think about a used car and you might think junky, dirty and old. But another market is catching the attention of savvy buyers who want updated rides without paying new-car prices.These certified used or certified "pre-owned" (CPO) vehicles have been inspected and refurbished by the manufacturer and ...
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Read & Discuss »Everyone needs a car from time to time. And while automakers would, quite naturally, prefer you opt for the new car side of the showroom, the used car market remains a key part of the overall industry. So how do you go about getting the best possible deal when it's time to replace the vehicle in ...
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Read & Discuss »One of the big lures of buying a used car instead of a new car is that they are considerably easier on the wallet. Unlike a new car, a used vehicle has already gone through the depreciation gauntlet, so the prices are accordingly lower.Keeping your eyes peeled for bargain vehicles holds true for ...
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Used car prices could go up 4 in 2012, which means buyers sitting on the fence may want to start shopping before prices escalate. ...
Read & Discuss »It's no surprise that more used cars are sold every year in America than new cars. One reason is obvious -- they're less expensive, which has become an even bigger factor as new-car prices, not to mention fuel costs, keep rising. And, by opting for a used car, you avoid the biggest expense ...
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Buying a used car at a dealership can be an intimidating experience even for the most experienced car shopper. Price-gouging, title-washing, hidden mechanical problems, bogus back-end deals, and extended warranty programs are just some of the hazards that consumers face when buying a used car from ...
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Read & Discuss »NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Volkswagen has the best "certified pre-owned" car program of any non-luxury brand, according to a survey by IntelliChoice.com.Among luxury brands, Cadillac's "certified" program is the best, the IntelliChoice.com survey said.IntelliChoice.com is known for its "cost of ...
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Read & Discuss »Buying a brand new car with a complete, free, factory warranty is one thing. Buying a certified used car from a dealership is usually a worry-free proposition, too. But buying a used car from someone you don't know is another thing entirely. As a cautious, prudent buyer of a used vehicle, there are ...
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