| Looking to buy a used car? If so, you have a | | | | that this same reason is also listed as a con to buying |
| decision to make. Do you want to buy a used | | | | used cars for sale by owner. Why? Because it |
| vehicle from a dealership or a car being sold by the | | | | works both ways. A used car dealer is more likely to |
| owner? Used cars for sale by owner sound nice, but | | | | perform all repairs before placing the vehicle for sale. |
| they do have their pros and cons. What are they? | | | | An owner? Not so much likely. The individuals who |
| The Pros | | | | benefit from this (they have more power to negotiate |
| The Costs: Lets get one thing out of the way right | | | | a lower selling price) are those who are familiar with |
| now; you are going to notice three things. First, some | | | | vehicles and those who can perform all repairs |
| sellers are asking what the Kelley Blue Book | | | | themselves, much cheaper. |
| recommends. Second, some sellers are going to ask | | | | No Over-the-Top Selling: Of course used cars for |
| for less because they want to get rid of the car and | | | | sale by owner sellers want to make a sale. The |
| now. Third, you are going to find some sellers who | | | | difference is their job rarely depends on you saying |
| are asking for more than what the Kelley Blue Book | | | | "yes." Although you are likely to get a sales pitch, you |
| recommends. Why? They either need to payoff | | | | aren't going to be bombarded with one. Say no at a |
| the auto loan first or just see dollar signs in their | | | | dealership and you will likely get "are you sure" or "well |
| eyes. Despite the possibility of a variance, most cars | | | | come look at this car instead." When dealing with a |
| for sale by owner do present a good deal for the | | | | seller, you are likely to get "okay, well thanks; have a |
| buyer. | | | | nice day. |
| Repairs Not Always Made: In a minute, you will notice | | | | |