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What to look for when buying a car
I am getting a car soon, what are some things I should look out for?
What are the best ways to get cheap gas?
What tips and tricks do you use to get cheaper gas? Where do you normally fill up your tank and what do you do to save the most money?
Advice needed. How much car can I afford?
How do you figure out exactly what you can (or should) spend on a car? My clunker is probably going to die soon and I’m about to go car shopping, but I don’t really trust the dealer to level with me when it comes to the financing. I’m not sure if I’m going to buy new or used, and I’ve never taken financing out so I’m not totally sure what I should budget? Anyone got any tips or guidance on how you figure this kind of stuff out? It’s sort of overwhelming. For context, I want to know how much car can I afford based on a salary of about 50k.
Tips and tricks for buying a used car?
I'm trying to buy a used car but don't really know where to start. I've been fortunate enough to have my last (and only) car passed down to me from a family member, so I've never had to go through this process before and I'm terrified of wasting money or getting taken advantage of! Like, where do you go to get a used car? It feels like a basic question, but I see a lot of cars available online through private sale or from a dealer/franchise or used car lot, and tbh I'm not sure what the difference is or if any of these is better than the others? What should I be on the lookout for when I check out cars? How do you begin the process of getting the car inspected, negotiating price, etc.? Any tips I should keep in mind? Thank you endlessly!
