when buying used cars what do u look for?

Raja Ventureshield · 07-01-2009, 09:46 AM

I am just trying to see if I am missing anything. So please feel free to add your thoughts and comments.

I look at
-mileage
-condition of car
-honesty of person selling it ( i have heard crazy stories like oh the car is not mine, it's my brother's cousin's aunt's ex bf's car etc.)
-accident history
-consistency in body color/paint/condition
-how many owners
-maint. history

i don't know tell me what else should i look at?

SantaPimp27 · 07-01-2009, 10:10 AM

did a kid or an adult drive it. a kid probably pushed the car harder more often. not always the case but something to keep in mind

Raja Ventureshield · 07-01-2009, 10:22 AM

true, that's why i prefer non-modded cars also. Especially those that are not tasteful mods.

stickypaws · 07-01-2009, 10:40 AM

ALWAYS get a ppi from a qualified indie (or dealer) Expect to pay $250-300 for a thorough one. Take a paint meter to the body since a lot of accidents may never get recorded (on CarFax, Experian, etc.) If you suspect any body work but still like the car, take it to an auto body shop and let them look at it closely.

Biggest thing (and which seems to be the hardest for most people) is not to "fall in love" with what you see. Let your mind control your emotions. Tell yourself to be patient. Remind yourself that there are a lot of cars out there for sale, and that the right one will come along.....

Raja Ventureshield · 07-01-2009, 08:01 PM

thanks for input guys. Good info. Keep on coming.

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Raja Ventureshield Major General 298 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	when buying used cars what do u look for? I am just trying to see if I am missing anything. So please feel free to add your thoughts and comments. I look at -mileage -condition of car -honesty of person selling it ( i have heard crazy stories like oh the car is not mine, it's my brother's cousin's aunt's ex bf's car etc.) -accident history -consistency in body color/paint/condition -how many owners -maint. history i don't know tell me what else should i look at?
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SantaPimp27 Lieutenant 37 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Slow homie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1)	did a kid or an adult drive it. a kid probably pushed the car harder more often. not always the case but something to keep in mind __________________
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 298 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	true, that's why i prefer non-modded cars also. Especially those that are not tasteful mods.
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stickypaws Dictator 55 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: people crazy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: where you want to be iTrader: (0)	ALWAYS get a ppi from a qualified indie (or dealer) Expect to pay $250-300 for a thorough one. Take a paint meter to the body since a lot of accidents may never get recorded (on CarFax, Experian, etc.) If you suspect any body work but still like the car, take it to an auto body shop and let them look at it closely. Biggest thing (and which seems to be the hardest for most people) is not to "fall in love" with what you see. Let your mind control your emotions. Tell yourself to be patient. Remind yourself that there are a lot of cars out there for sale, and that the right one will come along.....
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Raja Ventureshield Major General 298 Rep 5,686 Posts Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (6)	thanks for input guys. Good info. Keep on coming.
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