Comments on: Tips on Buying Used Cars http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:25:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Why You Should Always Buy A Used Car | Money & Happiness http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-9665 Why You Should Always Buy A Used Car | Money & Happiness Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:56:03 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61#comment-9665 [...] Tips on Buying Used Cars Don’t Panic [...] [...] Tips on Buying Used Cars Don’t Panic [...]

]]> By: Money & Happiness » Blog Archive » Greening Your Ride http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-8283 Money & Happiness » Blog Archive » Greening Your Ride Fri, 17 Jul 2009 14:38:18 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61#comment-8283 [...] Buy used. Sure, hybrids and Teslas are the new it cars of the sexiest celebs, but if they really wanted to be green, they’d drive an old used Honda Accord. If you buy a used, er, excuse me “formerly owned” automobile, you are ostensibly saving the planet from further manufacturing pollution. (Yea yea, I know, I know… the cars will be made anyway so we’d ALL have to engage in this practice to really make it work… but hello?  GM is bankrupt. Clearly, something is changing here). For tips on buying used cars, see this post and this post. [...] [...] Buy used. Sure, hybrids and Teslas are the new it cars of the sexiest celebs, but if they really wanted to be green, they’d drive an old used Honda Accord. If you buy a used, er, excuse me “formerly owned” automobile, you are ostensibly saving the planet from further manufacturing pollution. (Yea yea, I know, I know… the cars will be made anyway so we’d ALL have to engage in this practice to really make it work… but hello?  GM is bankrupt. Clearly, something is changing here). For tips on buying used cars, see this post and this post. [...]

]]> By: Money & Happiness » Blog Archive » My New Used Car http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-5040 Money & Happiness » Blog Archive » My New Used Car Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:41:23 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61#comment-5040 [...] a great safety record and boasts the best gas mileage in the category. (I never buy new — see this post for tips on how to buy a used car.)I surfed all of the local dealerships, checking their inventory [...] [...] a great safety record and boasts the best gas mileage in the category. (I never buy new — see this post for tips on how to buy a used car.)I surfed all of the local dealerships, checking their inventory [...]

]]> By: best used cars http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-1271 best used cars Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:32:15 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61#comment-1271 Laura - Great articles...liked the Yahoo article today as well. Automotive consumers don't need to remain in the dark ages when it comes to purchasing used cars. The information is available to make educated buying decisions and eliminate the woes of buying a car from a traditional dealership. Laura – Great articles…liked the Yahoo article today as well.

Automotive consumers don’t need to remain in the dark ages when it comes to purchasing used cars. The information is available to make educated buying decisions and eliminate the woes of buying a car from a traditional dealership.

]]> By: katatonic64 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61&cpage=1#comment-1270 katatonic64 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:30:59 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=61#comment-1270 I just had a good used-car buying experience. I began at Carmax, saw a few dealerships on the web, and ended up at Carmax in Irvine, CA. Seems to be a good deal for the money. They do NOT negotiate, but their sticker is consistently $1500 to $2000 below Kelly Blue Book®. I like not haggling with some idiot who has to "go see my Manager" for every financial thrasing of you. I purchased a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (Cross Over rules!!!) with only 18,000 mi on it, for $17,000. I was really pleased, as I got leather seats, very low miles, chrome wheels, a DVD/Entertainment system, an auto opening hatch, 3rd row seats, etc. etc. Also, it has AWD. I did purchase the extended warranty for peace of mind, for $1300. Well worth it. I financed 100%, including tax & license, at my credit union. I sold my 2002 MB E320 for a profit. I always buy used!. I just had a good used-car buying experience. I began at Carmax, saw a few dealerships on the web, and ended up at Carmax in Irvine, CA. Seems to be a good deal for the money. They do NOT negotiate, but their sticker is consistently $1500 to $2000 below Kelly Blue Book®. I like not haggling with some idiot who has to “go see my Manager” for every financial thrasing of you. I purchased a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica (Cross Over rules!!!) with only 18,000 mi on it, for $17,000. I was really pleased, as I got leather seats, very low miles, chrome wheels, a DVD/Entertainment system, an auto opening hatch, 3rd row seats, etc. etc. Also, it has AWD. I did purchase the extended warranty for peace of mind, for $1300. Well worth it. I financed 100%, including tax & license, at my credit union. I sold my 2002 MB E320 for a profit. I always buy used!.

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