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Okay I’m a girl. I’m buying my first car and I have no clue about cars. I’m on a budget so I can’t get anything new so I’m going with used what are some things I need to know about cars like how many miles are too many miles, oil and stuff. Just some tips on what to look for so I don’t get ripped off.

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   have the car checked out by a mechanic before you buy

   Comment by pickmefirstplz — February 14, 2011 @ 6:40 pm

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   Get something thats simple,fwd,efficient and make sure its german or japanese.

   If you are buying privatly take it to a mechanic before you buy.

   Comment by sulinder g — February 14, 2011 @ 6:40 pm

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   Make sure that it has enough oil a good running engine and make sure It has from 0-1500 miles if your lucky make sure the tires aren’t flat and make sure there’s not a dead body in it

   Comment by Ace High — February 14, 2011 @ 6:40 pm

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   1. If you buy from a garage/dealer , you will have a warranty – so you can go back if it is a duff. Also it will have had its history checked and you will not be responsible for outstanding credit bills.this is the best bet for your first purchase
   2. Buying privately – take a knowledgable person with you then –
   a) check the ownership . the address you go to see the car should be on the car’s documentation – if not – walk away.
   b) check that the current owner has paid for it and that there is no credit owing on it – so ask to see payment details – if not walk away.
   b) check the service history – no service history then knock money off asking price or walk away.
   c) condition – has the vehicle been crashed – look down the sides for ripples in the panels. Usually you need an expert to check this – any signs of rust , dents/ scratches – yes then it has been badly treated and will be reflected in low price
   – and remember – buying privately haggle but – beware

   Comment by cunny — February 14, 2011 @ 6:40 pm

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   Just be sure it’s American or European because the quality of Japanese and Korean cars has been going down hill faster than a run-away train in recent years so avoid anything from Japan or Korea, they have high repair costs and often need to have parts ordered instead of being in stock like American cars will and that will leave you with nothing to drive while you wait for ordered parts to come in. They also don’t last as long as American or European cars. Even the ones “assembled” in America are built with low quality imported Japanese parts.

   That fact being said I suggest a Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Solstice, Corvette or Ford Mustang for sports cars.

   The 205 mph 2011 Corvette ZR1 for speed see it here: http://www.chevrolet.com/corvette-zr1/

   Chevy Cruz, Chevy Cobalt, Chevy Malibu, Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta or Ford Fusion for practical cars.

   Cadillac, Buick LeSabre Buick Park Avenue or a Lincoln for comfort and luxury.

   Jeep Liberty or Jeep Cherokee for off road fun.

   If you prefer an imported car go with Mercedes, Audi, Vauxhall, Volvo or VW they will be a LOT more reliable than Japanese or Korean.

   Signed, The Raven

   Comment by The Flaming Raven — February 14, 2011 @ 6:40 pm

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