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To determine which car you want to buy, we recommend reviewing the list of best and worst used cars by Consumers Union, freely available in Road and Travel Magazine.
 
Typical costs:
  • Once you've determined which used car you wish to purchase, use multiple car pricing services such as Kelly Blue Book, Edmunds and VMR Auto Guides.
  • Next, you can review recent ads for used cars at vehix.com, in your local newspaper's classified ads, and at craigslist.org.
  • Once you've gotten several examples of local listings, you may want to consider comparing prices at your local car dealerships.
Shopping for a used car:
  • Tip: After you've chosen a car, have a mechanic inspect the car and the engine.
  • Tip: Review your state's lemon laws so you know your rights going in.
  • Tip: Get the car's VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to research the car's history.  Carfax offers a vehicle history report for $20.
Article updated November 2006
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