Can anyone recommend housing and car dealership in the Houghton/Hancock area of Michigan Upper Peninsula? [more inside]
posted by i2d2 on Nov 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Used Car Buying Time! Is there a website that allows a user to enter the model car they want to buy with the amount they want to pay that dealers can look at and make an offer?
posted by meeshell on Oct 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Just over two weeks ago a young friend bought used car from a dealer who's 80 miles away. The car came with serious engine problems. The dealer says they'll take it back for a refund but won't return the full price she paid. They say they'll keep their costs, but won't even discuss on the phone the amount they'll return. How best can she get all her money back? [more inside]
posted by anadem on Oct 15, 2009 - 9 answers

Car selling questions: (1) Is there any reason for me, as a seller, not to disclose the VIN in a car ad, say on Craigslist? A Carfax lookup would reflect favorably on this car, but I don't know if there are "car identity thief" issues here. I know dealers list VINs all the time. (2) What is considered a reasonable precaution if someone wants to take a test drive or have their mechanic inspect the car? I'm not sure what would stop a thief from asking for a test drive and then never coming back. This is an older model car so I don't have any loss/damage coverage, but I'm guessing I should until it's sold.
posted by crapmatic on Sep 24, 2009 - 9 answers

How should I go about selling a car with some mechanical issues? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Sep 16, 2009 - 6 answers

Which hatchback should I be looking at? Plus: diesel vs. gas engines... [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Aug 23, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking into buying a used car, and found a pretty good looking one from a colleague in New Jersey. I live in Brooklyn. How the heck does this work? Parking and title questions follow... [more inside]
posted by zvs on Aug 12, 2009 - 3 answers

Does the hive mind have tips for selling a used car myself (USA)? [more inside]
posted by tippiedog on Aug 12, 2009 - 16 answers

I need to buy a new, used or certified used car real quickly. I could use some help deciding on a make and model that meets some specific criteria. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam on Aug 7, 2009 - 13 answers

I am interested in purchasing a used VW Cabrio which is listed (recently) online at ~$7800, while checking out the car this morning on the lot, it has a sales price of ~$9400. I am hoping to communicate with the dealer today, but am unsure how to proceed with this price discrepancy noted, and in general. Please help, thank you.
posted by strangelove on Jul 5, 2009 - 9 answers

After someone has agreed to buy my car from me, what are the steps? [more inside]
posted by foxinthesnow on Jun 25, 2009 - 8 answers

I have a few questions about buying a new or used car. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain on Jun 15, 2009 - 25 answers

Buying a used car from owner: what questions to ask? [more inside]
posted by genmonster on Jun 8, 2009 - 10 answers

What do I do with my old car? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin on Jun 7, 2009 - 15 answers

Got a used car dealer in the Bay Area/Peninsula to recommend? [more inside]
posted by skaye on May 29, 2009 - 1 answer

Help me find/decide on options for a new, family-friendly car. [more inside]
posted by dellsolace on May 14, 2009 - 24 answers

How do you sell a car when you owe the car company money? [more inside]
posted by twiggy32 on May 5, 2009 - 10 answers

So remember when I asked about getting a car loan? Well, I got one (yay!). Now I've been to a used car dealership and found the perfect car (yay!). Only that's not the end of the story... [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette on Mar 9, 2009 - 14 answers

I've agreed on a price for a used car with a private seller in Illinois. I know I need to A. get the signed title, B. register the car with the DMV, and C. get insurance. But what's the correct order of operations, and which steps must be completed before driving the car at all? [more inside]
posted by hAndrew on Dec 6, 2008 - 9 answers

My car died far from home. What's the best way to get rid of it? [more inside]
posted by NortonDC on Nov 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Help us sell our two old junker-ish cars and buy a nice, new-ish, shiny cary. [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Oct 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Are individuals selling used cars frequently willing to work with a purchaser with regard to a payment plan or are they really expecting the full asking price all at once? [more inside]
posted by BeerFilter on Oct 17, 2008 - 17 answers

After months and months of looking, I've finally found my dream car. The problem is, it's a few hundred miles away from me... and my trusted mechanic. Help me make this happen! [more inside]
posted by TayBridge on Oct 4, 2008 - 6 answers

Advice and experiences for buying a used car through a dealer on spec? [more inside]
posted by vers on Jul 12, 2008 - 10 answers

First-time car seller looking for best way to sell a car in NYC? [more inside]
posted by dcjd on Jun 16, 2008 - 6 answers

I need to buy a car, it must be small, cheap and good on gas. [more inside]
posted by yodelingisfun on Jun 14, 2008 - 20 answers

In August, a friend and I are planning on driving from montreal to vancouver, where we will meet two friends of ours finishing their summer reservist stints, go camping for a bit somewhere in B.C., and then drive home. The majority of our friends' gear can be shipped home via military mail, but we will need to take all of our stuff out with us, and take our friends' camping + living stuff back to quebec. What would be the perfect vehicle for this trip? [more inside]
posted by cmyr on May 30, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me find my car. [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér on Jan 10, 2008 - 20 answers

What should I expect in a used car given a budget of $4000-6000? [more inside]
posted by deansfurniture5 on Nov 26, 2007 - 28 answers

I just got a kick-butt new job, and I'm already in stressed-out, dejected pain -- over buying a stupid car to get to it. [more inside]
posted by liquado on Nov 20, 2007 - 26 answers

I'm trying to decide whether to buy a 1991 Volvo 940 Turbo. But I need to know, what's the likely cause of play front end "play"? [more inside]
posted by The Deej on Nov 19, 2007 - 12 answers

How do I prove that an odometer has not been tampered with? [more inside]
posted by TauLepton on Oct 17, 2007 - 14 answers

Help my semi-broke young family find transportation we can afford! [more inside]
posted by streetdreams on Oct 10, 2007 - 10 answers

I want to buy a friend's car. How can I ensure that we'll still be friends after? [more inside]
posted by RJ Reynolds on Oct 6, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm considering buying a used car on Craigslist, but the seller disclosed to me over the phone that the car had been stolen, then recovered. If everything else checks out, would you buy the car? If so, are there any pitfalls I should look out for? [more inside]
posted by anastasia on Sep 18, 2007 - 9 answers

Buying a used car from a dealer who bought it at an auction - and he doesn't have the title. [more inside]
posted by metaculpa on Aug 17, 2007 - 20 answers

What should I do with my 1994 Nissan Sentra ? It has 270K miles on it and now the water pump needs to be replaced. I don't want to put any more money into it. Will a scrapyard or a used parts dealer pay me for it ? How much should I expect to get ? Any specific recommendations for Tampa, Florida ? Thanks for your help !
posted by kingb on Jun 25, 2007 - 9 answers

Buying-a-used-Car in SoCal-filter : I'm looking for good used car dealerships in the Pomona / Inland Empire / greater LA area. Also, for good independent mechanics to examine a prospective used car. Also: Examples of dealers/mechanics to avoid and general advice. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Jun 12, 2007 - 7 answers

Seventeen days to become a licensed driver and buy a used car. Can I do it? How? [more inside]
posted by dmaterialized on Nov 27, 2006 - 17 answers

I need to buy a car for under $3000 to get me to and from work (11 miles each way). Any suggestions for the best make and model?
posted by gogomickey on Sep 28, 2006 - 32 answers

When's the best time to buy a (probably used) car? [more inside]
posted by fogster on Aug 8, 2006 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a diesel that I can cram my kids, dog, girlfriend and friends into. (I posted previously about this.)For some reason I'm now obessed with getting a used Peugeot. I live near San Francisco. How would I go about finding a Peugeot? (They aren't sold new in the US.) I called a local European car repair shop and asked who sells them used and he said "no one". Not promising. Any ideas?
posted by serazin on Jul 7, 2006 - 28 answers

What do I need to know when Purchasing a used Toyota Prius? Besides the standard used car stuff, is there anything special I should know? Is there anything fundementally different between, say, an '03 and an '05?
posted by silusGROK on Jun 7, 2006 - 19 answers

Buying a used car. Basically paying the buyout of a lease. Am I getting a good deal? [more inside]
posted by eurasian on Jun 3, 2006 - 16 answers

Buying American: Does buying a foreign *used* car matter? [more inside]
posted by unixrat on Mar 1, 2006 - 54 answers

Can someone recommend a good used-car dealership in the Los Angeles area? [more inside]
posted by maxreax on Jan 16, 2006 - 2 answers

Has anyone had any luck with any of the commercial car selling sites? eBay motors? craigslist? [more inside]
posted by TimeFactor on Apr 28, 2005 - 13 answers

My sister-in-law is looking for a low-priced new or used car, probably a Toyota, but she's also looking at a Kia or a Hyundai. We're in the metro Atlanta area [MI]... [more inside]
posted by jpburns on Nov 19, 2004 - 26 answers

Buying a mini-van, and with the help of Ask Mefi, Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book, I know I want a Toyota Sienna LE. Got all the cash. Want to minimize the notorious hassle of running the car dealer gantlet. (More inside.) [more inside]
posted by sacre_bleu on Jun 7, 2004 - 12 answers

Used car suggestions: I've got 10 to 15k to spend...[mi] [more inside]
posted by skwm on Mar 18, 2004 - 31 answers