Where do you all look for a used vehicle?

**deathgodusmc** · 01-01-13, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by Nuckle

Used cars + dealerships = getting fucked every time.

I will most likely never buy a used car again and most certainly would not buy one from a dealer.

The only vehicle I would consider buying used is exactly what you are looking for which for me would be a 3/4 ton diesel and most likely a ford.

Yeah i just dont see the point in spending 60 grand for a truck when i can buy one thats 3 or 4 years old for 30. After all it is going to be a work truck and carpet glue and epoxy doesnt come out of the seats. No matter how hard you try inevitably your going to get it on them somehow.

**Tenrou** · 01-01-13, 09:51 AM

Screw credit go craiglist. I got my 92 nissan 300zx with only 70k miles on it for 4k. Blue book was almost 7k for the car. Its run like a dream no issues and is in great condition considering it age. I've bought most my cars through the list as well other odds and ends. Always find great deals that save you tons of money.

**HeavyG** · 01-01-13, 11:43 AM

Originally Posted by Nuckle

Used cars + dealerships = getting fucked every time.

I will most likely never buy a used car again and most certainly would not buy one from a dealer.

The only vehicle I would consider buying used is exactly what you are looking for which for me would be a 3/4 ton diesel and most likely a ford.

This simply hasn't been my experience at all. The only new car I ever bought was an Acura CL, and it depreciated so fast it made me sick. I could have saved $10-12k getting one that was 2 years old with 20-30k miles.

I bought my 08 Tundra double cab for $20k. The new Tundra with the same features was $32k. I was not trying to show off, nor did I need to brag about how much I paid for my truck. I needed a truck with 4 doors so I could use it like a car, had a big bed, and was able to tow. Of course, I chose to save the $12k.

And I shopped around for about 4 weeks before settling on this truck. The dealers had too many used trucks and this one was on the lot for 90 days, so they were able to take my lowball offer of $20k (listed at $23,999) while also fixing a small ding on the driver side. You couldn't touch a Tundra with 20k miles for $20k in the private seller market.

I have not had a single issue with this truck in the almost 3 years I have owned it.

**HeavyG** · 01-01-13, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Tenrou

Screw credit go craiglist. I got my 92 nissan 300zx with only 70k miles on it for 4k. Blue book was almost 7k for the car. Its run like a dream no issues and is in great condition considering it age. I've bought most my cars through the list as well other odds and ends. Always find great deals that save you tons of money.

Too risky.

**deathgodusmc** · 01-01-13, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by Tenrou

Screw credit go craiglist. I got my 92 nissan 300zx with only 70k miles on it for 4k. Blue book was almost 7k for the car. Its run like a dream no issues and is in great condition considering it age. I've bought most my cars through the list as well other odds and ends. Always find great deals that save you tons of money.

Its more about the credit then it is about getting another vehicle. I have 2 vehicles already so a 3rd really isnt doing much for me other then being prepared if my current work truck goes down.

**moving-target** · 01-01-13, 12:16 PM

then a carlot would be best for you

**deputyfestus** · 01-01-13, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by moving-target

then a carlot would be best for you

The prob with that is not all used car lots report to credit agency's.

**moving-target** · 01-01-13, 12:22 PM

some authorized dealers have used cars to i think dunno i've never bought a vehicle he could always take out some sorta auto loan or just a regular loan from a bank to establish credit

**Tenrou** · 01-01-13, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by HeavyG

Too risky.

Only if your an idiot. I've only had great experience with it. Got my TV and traded an older tablet for current gen tablet. As well three cars and few pieces of furniture. Hell my current job I found on Craigslist.

**deathgodusmc** · 01-01-13, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by deputyfestus

The prob with that is not all used car lots report to credit agency's.

Yeah im thinking its going to have to be an actual dealer or gibsons truck world up the street. Not to bad im finding 06's for 17k with a year warranty on everything. As much as i dislike diesels i think i might go with one. Im also planning on renting a cabin and taking a trip to the poconos next christmas so i guess 4x4 is on the table. I always stuck with 2 wheel because i didnt need 4x4 but if everything goes as planned i'll be purchasing some mountain property next year. I dont hunt or anything but i do still like to get away from everyone.