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[Scott Zekanis <zekanis AT gmail.com>]

Right now under $5k is not going to get you much if anything decent.

Used car prices are up and will most likely be there for a bit.

You're going to have to shop around to find anything in that price point and then not hesitate to buy it. 

 

On Sep 30, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Childers.Paula AT epamail.epa.gov wrote:

Most vehicles at Carmax are well over $5000, except for a small corner of "bargains."  Otherwise, I would also recommend them.  Their prices tend a little high, but they do give each vehicle a decent inspection and limited warranty, so you have some comfort it isn't a total lemon.  A lot of people in my 'hood seem to drive vehicles from CBS cars on 70 near Miami. Other places to check are that AutoUSA or whatever it is on Glenwood/70 near Lynn Rd., and the Toyota used lot out that same way.  I'm still betting they won't have much under $5K.

That said, if you are buying a car for less than $5000, you are in scary territory already - You would probably do just as well to buy off a private owner thru Craigslist or AutoTrader/Cars.com, and do your own due diligence on the vehicle (take to your mechanic, etc) before purchasing. Then, store away an extra $1000, buy the Haynes & Factory Service Manuals and a good tool kit. Better than insurance = knowing how to fix it yourself.

VERY best thing to do, though: get your own Carfax check on any vehicle. If you are at a dealership, they should offer you the Carfax for free.

Cheers,
Paula

From:	Tom Caswell <derpimpkar AT yahoo.com>
To:	"Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/" <internetworkers AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Date:	09/30/2011 10:08 AM
Subject:	[internetworkers] Used Car Recommendations
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It's that time for me.  We want to get a cheap used car for my son but we don't want to get cheated.  Does anyone have a recommendation for a decent used car lot that has inventory under $5000?  A person would work too but that's more luck.  Thanks in advance.

Tom

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