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In reply to the discussion: I have a question about buying a vehicle... [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)14. Since the Jeep was used, it came as is
We were able to also keep to our offer due to the fact it already went to my mechanic for a top to bottom review and we knew it needed some work.
Since I am compulsive about saving, I admit, it is... When I totaled the truck, we had the money, but we still figured out how much we could afford to spend, including service and add on, including tires...Oy.
It helps to know they are paying the bank for the vehicles, and we knew those tricks, well hubby did.
You and him should do this together...
Chuckle.
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Comparing used vs. new for your circumstances, sometimes new is cheaper in the long run.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#60
I had NO luck with the internet. It's a come-on. They do it to get your name & email.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#38
Go to an area with alot of competing dealerships and use different offers and comparisons to get
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#5
Hubs and I buy ONLY low-mileage cars, 3-4 years old, in the luxury or semi-luxury range. We've
Nay
Feb 2013
#33
$1,000 on a car sounds like serious work. Once in that range, future repair bills typically
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#45
If your repair involves something with the engine or drive-train, you may want to consider
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#44
My days of buying new cars is long gone - 3 year old cars are the best deal out there
1-Old-Man
Feb 2013
#58