What's the best way to buy a used car?

I mean, there are so many ways today, but none of them seem to give you the better end of things. Auctions don't work for the public, particularly because you can't get a good deal on a popular car because it will be bid to its real value. Government auctions also aren't the best deals in town. Buying used cars from dealers also seems tricky, especially when there are the too good to be true deals and CARFAX is a joke(supposedly). Up till now, I think buying from an independent seller is the best choice. What do you guys think? I'm in the market for a used car, since I'm broker than Zoidberg, and I'm kinda leaning toward a vette'(but they have high resale values) or a S2000. How would you buy a used car(assuming you're poorer than a red lobster doctor)? Gracias!What's the best way to buy a used car?
The internet has leveled the playing field when it comes to buying a car, whether it's new or used. Anything and everything you want to know about a car is on the internet. Do your research!!! Once you have decided to buy a car, then head to a dealership. If you know what a certain car is selling for and a dealer tries to sell it for more, then walk away. Dealerships will always try to make a profit. They are a retail business. Just like Wal-mart, McDonalds and such. If you stick to your guns and will walk away from dealership. Two things will happen. The dealer will agree or they won't either way, you win. Also, buying from a private source(neighbor, friend) if something happens.......oh well. At least at a dealership you have an opportunity to buy an extended service contract. It may take a few visits to a few dealerships but you will get what you want. And remember, you get what you pay for. A corvette for $1000, good luck.
i would go to a dealership and buy a "program car" that is a car with less than 15000 miles and a year old. that way it is fairly new, still under warranty, and it is much cheaper than buying a new car. that is what most due who want a good used car. it is also the best bet for finding a great used car.What's the best way to buy a used car?
Try and find a car salesman with his delaers license, and offer him a fee to go to a auction with you and buy a car for you. Say 50 to a 100. It will be cheaper than going to a lot to buy because if they bid it up to the resale value, then they can't make a profit, and that's what they are there for. Good luck.
Well I'm in the same situation. In September of 2005 I blew the engine to my Honda Civic. I had to buy another car (used car). The best way is to search your local neighborhood. Try to find a used car from a private seller. If you have skills in cars (mechanical skills) use them. If not then try finding someone that does and go with you. Be sure to check under the hood. Also be sure to use carfax, a lot of private sellers try to hide the fact that it's a salvage car, and if it is you can not get full coverage. Also check out the Wheels %26amp; Deals. It's a lot but private sellers rent space to have their car on display. You have better chances to get the owner to lower the price. This is especially true if you have cash. Any person would love to see and have handed $3000 in cash to their hand.What's the best way to buy a used car?
Go lease a new car,#1 cheep ,#2 drive it 3years and give it back,#3 and then do it again,I have been doing it for 20 years,it works for me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Judging from what you wrote I would forget the whole thing!!

Forget the 'vette too...!!!! Too expensive for a "Zoidberg"

clone !!! And you'll be even poorer when you have to get the

"vette" fixed !!!! And you will have to !!! Any time you buy a car you take a BIG chance ...worse than vegas !!!! So don't do it !!!! You want to be happy !!!! right????
Hi

You can get a good cheap car from auctions , you will find thousands of different auction and repo cars really cheap at http://www.carauctions.co.nr

Hope this helps
i test drive them.if they hold up to what i put them through,then i buy it.