| The first thing you must do when you buy a car is to | | | | for. It's all about topography and learning where you |
| determine a price that is suitable. Preset a spending | | | | are and what people like wherever that is. |
| limit based on your ability to spend money. Secondly... | | | | The trick is to make the current owner think he or she |
| have the kind of vehicle in mind that you want to buy. | | | | is making a great deal for themselves, and with the |
| Is it a 2 door, 4 door, 2 seater, convertible, pick up | | | | economy like it is, just about any kind of money for |
| truck, full size or short box, etc.. | | | | something that old is a great deal on their behalf. But |
| Now you can start looking. Swap sheets are good but | | | | there are still newer cars that are great on gas that |
| sometimes you can find a good deal sitting in front of | | | | most would love to own. Bring up safety issues such |
| someone's house. For instance I found a 1987 Olds | | | | as the size of the car, how well would it do in a crash, |
| Cutlass Supreme; it was just in someone's driveway | | | | how expensive is it to have the vehicle serviced when |
| with no plates. There was no for sale sign on it, I just | | | | required, how much are new tires, and the like. |
| knocked on the door and started my conversation | | | | Keep a close eye out for damage such as a rotting |
| with the owner. The next thing I know, I am the proud | | | | frame or sub frame as these problems will deter any |
| owner of that Cutlass (no dents, rust, scratches or | | | | reputable registered inspection shop from inspecting |
| large amounts of wear) for around 700 dollars. | | | | your vehicle. It's required in most states in order to |
| Another less unethical way of acquiring a cheap | | | | register and insure the vehicle. So be wary and on |
| vehicle is to offer a trade. Up north, most take ATV's | | | | your toes, buying a car - even from a single owner - |
| and snowmobiles as viable trades. Sometimes even | | | | can be a headache but it can be done. |
| another vehicle if the condition is what they are looking | | | | |