In other places, basically everyone is trying to rip you off. It's obvious that everyone wants what's best from the situation. For some people, buying and selling second hand goods is a matter of trust. It's funny how different the attitudes are in different places. Whatever you do, don't be like this guy: Even better, just post some of the ads you are looking at here, and your fellow reditors will let you know what they think about the cars.
One good way is to bring a friend for moral support. If you feel pressuerd at all, or smell something fishy, just walk away. It's just a business deal, like buying a soda at the corner. If they don't, then don't' go see it.Īs for negotiating, Be serious, have your money ready, go see several cars in your neighborhood that are in your price range, print outs or the other cars, so you can use that for negotiation.Īnd most importantly, be ready to walk away. A serious seller will already have that and will email it to you before you go see the car. You do not want to buy a car that wont pass inspection.Īlso, always ask for the Carfax. Will it pass inspection, and if not, how much will it cost to bring it up to spec. Then he'll tell you two important things. He might also take it ona short (around the block) testdrive to see if it shifts correctly, if it makes any suspicious noises, and what color smoke comes out of the exhaust. It's very difficult to do that without putting the car up on a lift, which is why this is so important. The mechanic needs to put it up on a lift, and take a wheel off, so he can check for wear on the suspension components, the life left on the brakes, and rust on the exhaust system, etc.
#Craigslist auto poster 2017 reddit update#
Made a decision and getting ready to make a purchase? Make sure to get a PPI (Pre Purchase Inspection) and Head over to /r/askcarsales for help on all the details!ĭid we help you find your new car? Submit an update with a link to your original post and show off your new ride!įor the pre-purchase inspection, they'll charge you for about half an hour of the mechanic's time, so between $30-$50. Please be respectful in your answers, and remember that this community is equally intended to help devoted gearheads and people who aren't auto enthusiasts. No pandemic related questions and no low-quality or repeat memes.
Questions about timing can be submitted to r/askcarsales. Looking for a basic car for 1-5K in the US? Here's a table, courtesy of 4chan's /o/ board! Or in album form: Please be specific and provide as much information as possible! No templates or tags are required, but location, budget, and example cars you've already looked at will always give you better answers.
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