I live in northern Virginia, and due to some weird circumstances, I am going to purchase (100% financed) a new car from a dealership in Missouri and drive it back home. What do I need to know?
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posted by nitsuj
on May 19, 2013 -
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Should I trade my rebuilt title vehicle for any other vehicle, just to get an increased trade in value?
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posted by NotSoSimple
on Dec 31, 2012 -
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I need a reliable car that I can count on. I'm a person with pretty bad credit, but I have a steady income in a job I've had for a while. What are my options? I'm thinking hard about checking out a used car lot; what should I look for, loan- and car-wise?
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posted by koeselitz
on Jun 27, 2012 -
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We're choosing between a used Audi TT coupe and a used Volvo C30 hatchback - anything we should consider? Do you own either of these cars? Hate them or love anything in particular about them?
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posted by letitrain
on Nov 20, 2011 -
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What's the best way for me to find and buy a used car, given that I know what I want, have cash to buy it outright, don't want to spend lots of time and mileage and money "shopping", and don't know anything about how to tell a lemon from a peach?
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posted by The otter lady
on Aug 2, 2011 -
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Have a baby on the way and need a new or slightly used car or SUV. My preference is for an SUV and I would like to spend less than $17,000 in cash (after trade in, cheaper the better). We will be trading in a 2004 Saturn Ion, black, with 135,000 miles. Good gas mileage is a definite factor since we drive several hundred miles a week. Are there any great deals out there or any car shopping sites that explain my options best? Help! Thanks.
posted by Paalen
on Mar 17, 2011 -
20 answers
First of all, I am deeply sympathetic to the disaster in Japan, so I am sorry if this is tacky. But I was already looking to buy a new Honda within the next few months and want to know if because of the circumstances I should jump on it
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posted by hellameangirl
on Mar 14, 2011 -
7 answers
Tips for negotiating the price of a used car, namely a used Toyota Camry, years 2007-2010?
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posted by abdulf
on Dec 26, 2010 -
7 answers
Help a teenager buy her first car. Knows next to nothing about cars so tell me: where do I start?
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posted by Saebrial
on Oct 10, 2010 -
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I need a safe, reliable, and cheap car -- can you help me navigate the internet maze to find the most efficient sources on where/what to buy? New or used? etc.
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posted by LittlePumpkin
on Sep 26, 2010 -
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I’m considering buying a used truck/SUV but I’m confused by the dizzying array of options.
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posted by fieldtrip
on May 27, 2010 -
29 answers
EMERGENCY! My car is about to go kablewy (as in any day now), and I have to commute 30 miles a day to work. I can't live without a car, and seeing as hubby and I just moved, we have no savings or nest egg to fall back on. We are looking for an affordable, fuel efficient, used car around $6000ish. IYHO: Who's the best used car dealer in town?
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posted by evilcupcakes
on May 23, 2010 -
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How can I increase my chances of buying a new car below dealer cost?
Would you get an additional discount if you paid cash in full?
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posted by MrMulan
on Aug 20, 2009 -
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I am looking to buy a used car for cash from a local (CA) private party, not a dealer.
What do I need to know?
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posted by exceptinsects
on Aug 3, 2009 -
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Buying a new car considering the current US economy. Have the rules changed?
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posted by Joh
on Dec 19, 2008 -
12 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?
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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!
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posted by TayBridge
on Oct 4, 2008 -
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Please help -- How do you buy a new car in California for cash?
Dealer has agreed to a cash deal, but at 11th hour,
insists on signing a loan agreement?!?
Help my cuz get this guy to close a cash deal.
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posted by ScarletPumpernickel
on Aug 22, 2007 -
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I am thinking of buying a Honda Fit, and I'm afraid I'm making a mistake.
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posted by 4ster
on Aug 8, 2007 -
29 answers
The time has come to buy a new car, and I've got a LOT of questions with regards to cost, options, leasing vs. buying, and haggling. Also recommendations on Toyota Highlanders and Mazda CX-9's...
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posted by PetiePal
on May 26, 2007 -
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I've found a new Prius that I might be able to buy before the tax rebate gets chopped in half. Since it's a new, popular car, am I going to be paying full price no matter what or should I try my meager haggling skills? If the latter, what should I aim for and how should I go about it given the "next guy will pay full price" line I'll inevitably encounter?
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posted by ontic
on Sep 21, 2006 -
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I'm thinking about buying a new car in the next year. I live in Seattle, Washington, where the sales tax is about 8.8%, but I visit Oregon frequently, where there is no sales tax. Would there be any drawbacks to buying the car in Oregon to avoid the sales tax? I would still register and insure it in Washington.
posted by matildaben
on Mar 17, 2006 -
18 answers
I'm going to need to buy a car sometime soon and, from past experiences, I find this to be completely unpleasant. How can I make this easier or less painful? Have you used services that take care of negotiations/haggling?
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posted by milkrate
on Feb 18, 2005 -
28 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]...
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posted by jpburns
on Nov 19, 2004 -
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