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Old 09-12-2011, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by QT1 5MT AE

1)buy from a well know dealership that sells new cars.
The dealer is out to make money. The used cars are not always serviced. I have bought used cars from the dealer to only find out a couple months later that the ac line was leaking. Fuct up tires, leaky timing chain cover and so on. Dealers are out to make money. Why would they put the car in "like New" condition if they know there is a chance that you will come back to the dealer to fix the auto-mobile?

Im just saying if you but a used car don't expect everythin to be in tip top shape. Buy the warrenty for a year, so that waty you will be covered on any major things that could come up. Of course, this is all MY OPINION.
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Old 09-13-2011, 04:43 PM
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All of the above, and bring along the "certified pre-owned" checklist with you. Edmunds has pretty up-to-date checklists for each manufacturer.

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Old 09-13-2011, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by dee.signs
The dealer is out to make money. The used cars are not always serviced. I have bought used cars from the dealer to only find out a couple months later that the ac line was leaking. Fuct up tires, leaky timing chain cover and so on. Dealers are out to make money. Why would they put the car in "like New" condition if they know there is a chance that you will come back to the dealer to fix the auto-mobile?

Im just saying if you but a used car don't expect everythin to be in tip top shape. Buy the warrenty for a year, so that waty you will be covered on any major things that could come up. Of course, this is all MY OPINION.
I never said it will be in tip top condition, i said they are checked out all around for major mechanical problems/history check. most are serviced then sold. thats why used cars at dealers cost more. the toyota we bought had fresh oil, brand new tires, alignment done, new rotors and pads, new battery and probably other things i didnt care look at. several other cars i looked at had similar things done.

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Old 09-13-2011, 09:34 PM
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Someone with a dealer license can probably elaborate, but last time I worked with Manheim Auto Auctions http://www.manheim.com/, you had the option to purchase a reconditioning program. It's quite thorough, they make it "like new" as much as possible. Many dealers pay for this option. And this's the largest wholesale auction here in Southern California. If you bought a used car at a dealership in this region, it's likely from this auctioner.

http://www.manheim.com/products/fron..._cms_frontline

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Old 09-13-2011, 11:56 PM
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how can i go about getting a dealer license?
i just wanna browse the manheim listings
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Old 09-14-2011, 03:42 AM
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Originally Posted by kroze
Because when I was shopping for a used car, I wasted countless hours driving and checking out cars only to find out the car is a total POS, contrary to what the AD said.
I'd say, in the example above, that the PRICE, not the description, fairly closely matches the car.

Did you think you were going to find a MINT 4th gen for $2300?
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Old 09-15-2011, 04:08 AM
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Listen give the guy a break hes prob 70 years old and legally blind lol
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Old 09-15-2011, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveB123
Did you think you were going to find a MINT 4th gen for $2300?
I got my fully loaded SE for $2500 with 84K miles and minor problems.
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Old 09-27-2011, 07:04 PM
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LMAO this is the same thing that happens in my area, but with Toyotas... $5000 for a 1995 Corolla with 240K... I don't think so. I personally got a good deal from craigslist. Just too much idiots out there IMO
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