well i really must disagree for the most part as i generally have very good luck with used cars.all bought from private sellers.
and im one of those people who tend not to sell unless the need is very impportant.
i gave up a bunch of trucks to move down here, most at some loss and most with extra parts.
had a van a few years back, bought it for $400 , needed some brake work, had it 2 years until D went out, sold it for $300 with full disclosure of the issue of only 1 and 2 being operational. guy who bought it could care less and put in another trans, he was looking for a cheap ride.
i really laugh hard at the folks on judge Judy who are suing on used cars.
as is where is, buyer beware.
if you dont know what it is keep your coin in your pocket.
if your paying a low amount say $2K or less the most important thing to consider is
will it make it home.
never ever ever buy from a used car lot.
never ever buy something that needs emissions tests, little tiny electronic parts can be very expensive.
never ever buy cars that were loaded new, there just more stuff to go wrong.later lincolns and other so called luxury cars especially.
if it has a computer and no carburetor i wont even look at it.
used cars are used.
these days the dealers call them previously owned.
they are still used.
I found her a 64 slick, that she likes, but she won't pull the trigger.
