How
to Buy a Used Car and
Not Get Taken
2. Deciding Where to Buy a Used Car
What follows is a brief assessment of the potential for getting
a car, van, or pickup at a very good price, i.e., "cheap"
vs. the risks involved n dealing with each of the buying options.
Private Owners
1. Friends and Acquaintances
There are many who will suggest that the best place to buy
a used car is from a friend. The upside of buying from someone
you know is that he or she will be less likely to sell you
what has become their repair shop nightmare-at least not without
warning you. They may even be willing to take a little less
for the car than they could get from another buyer. However,
there are also several downsides to consider.
•
First, your friend may have an inflated idea of the value
of the car and will resent your trying to negotiate a lower
price.
• Second, if something does go wrong with the car, an unexpected
repair charge could put your friendship in jeopardy.
• Third, unless there is still some factory guarantee left
on the car, a friend won't be in a position to offer you any
kind of warranty.
Even with these possible negatives, a friend or business associate
may still be the safest source for a used-car purchase.
Price: It will vary according to:
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