March 11th, 2009 
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When buying a used car, you will find that satisfaction is not that easy to achieve. We all know that a car is a long-term investment for all of us, so buying one requires a lot of thinking and inspection. This becomes especially more difficult if you have specific preferences and feature on the car. Looking for your ideal car would become more demanding and require more time and attention.
It is important to assess your financial situation first before venturing out to look for a used car to buy. After all, how can you buy car if you don’t have the money for it? You should make sure your budget fits with your lifestyle and other financial concerns. You should also look into your long-term goals in life, and whether buying a used car now will be worth it or not. If you can see that you’ll still be using your car in the future, then there’s no problem. Remember that a car is a long-term investment. Buying a car and only using it for a short while is not exactly a practical solution.
You should also assess your current lifestyle if a car is really needed or not. For example, if you have a family and you like going out to shop or travel together, then it’s a good idea to buy a car. Same goes if your office is far from home and a car is a more practical choice than taking the bus or a taxi. But if you live alone and your office is near enough, you might do well without a car.
When you’ve finally gotten around to a decision that you need a car, then it’s time to choose one. Take note of what you want and need in a car. Research on the kinds of cars and consider your choices according to your wants and needs. You can make a list if you want to. If you find that your list of desired features has made your options too limited, ten you can always try to expand to other cars that you haven’t considered but can offer more than what you’re looking for.
Once you’ve narrowed your prospects to a few cars, you can start going around your area to look at the used cars for sale. Look into used car outlets and dealerships. You can also ask your friends and relatives if they know of someone who is selling their car. Buying a car from a private party is better most of the time since this will be from someone you know and you can know more about the history of car and its value.
The Internet is also a great source nowadays. A lot of used car outlets have websites put up so that potential buyers can search for a car without too much trouble in going around the town. If you see a car online that appeals to you, call the car outlet and ask about the car. Take a look at the car personally, too, and make the necessary inspections and research.
When you’ve finally found a great choice for you, then it’s time to settle the papers. Remember to ask about the car’s history, and consult with experienced buyers of used cars as to how to make a good choice and how to get about the sale.
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First, be prepared. Do as much research as you can. Read reviews, consumer reports, ask colleagues and friends, compare options, gather gas consumption data on the make and model you're interested in. Try to determine maintenance costs and upkeep, etc. Your goal should be to narrow your search to one or two models. Why? Because if you just enter a dealership without knowing what you want, chances are more likely than not that you won't be happy with your purchase. Later you may find out that it's simply not exactly what you wanted or what you can afford. Someone I know bought a used BMW wagon for quite a reasonable price. When he went for servicing, they discovered that the rear shock absorber was leaking. The price for the part alone was close to $1000! Finally, he sold his BMW and bought a used Camry that proved less expensive to maintain.
Another purpose to narrow your choice down to one or two different models is because when you test-drive a few different cars of the same model, it will be much easier for you to compare their condition and pick the best one. Recognizing a transmission problem during your test drive would be easier to do if you were to try a few vehicles of the same model instead of becoming confused by testing out different models.
Second, without a doubt, you should check a car's history records. This will help you to eliminate half of the vehicles from your list with potential problems. Vehicles that have been flooded or restored after serious accidents, those with rolled back odometers, heavily abused vehicles (e.g., ex-rentals), those with outstanding liens, etc., can be eliminated after simply checking the history record of the vehicle. In fact, it is not even a good idea to look into a car until you check its history.
To learn further How To check a car's history click on this link: How to check a car history by the VIN number.
Third, Don't buy based on what you've been told because it may not always be the truth. Check out the car yourself very carefully. Ask a knowledgeable person who knows about cars to help you.
Check my Illustrated used car checklist to learn what to look for in a used car.
As a final step, bring the car to the mechanic you trust for an inspection. A word of caution, NEVER give a deposit before the car is inspected.
Fourth, Be extremely careful when doing the paperwork. For example, if you buy from a private owner, make sure there are no registered liens against the vehicle and that the person who signs the Bill of Sale is the actual owner of the car. Check with the Vehicle Registration Authorities to make sure the car has not been stolen.
If buying from a dealer, read the warranty policy and all the papers including the fine print very carefully. If it's a "Certified" used car, you'd be wise to check exactly what items were checked off and approved because sometimes the car might have a history of an accident in the past, come with a poorly maintained engine and still be Certifiable. Do not rely on a salesperson's verbal promises. Whatever is promised, get it in details in writing. Find out if the remaining original warranty will be transferred into your name. Different manufacturers have different warranty policies. For questions about vehicle registration, change of ownership, legal aspects, etc., contact your local Vehicle Registration
take money with you to buy the car-cash/cashiers check, etc. assuming you have insurance, you can drive the car home safely on your policy, then add the car when you get home. tags-you can get a transfer permit from your local DMV. in VA, the DMV charges like $10, then drive the car home. the seller will sign the title over to you, but it is always good to get the seller to write out a bill of sale. nothing to fancy, just the basics- john smith sold 2000 honda vin # to john doe on date for $5000. write out two copies, both of you sign both copies, and you are on your way..
Using the car for only 1 or 2 months? For what, a bank robbery and get-away vehicle?
You can have the car in your name. You only have to have an adult if you are financing the car in any way. You are not entering into any contract because it is a cash sale. The only requirements are the cash, proof of insurance, a valid driver license, and you will have to register the car in your name. You will have to transfer the tag to your name or submit proof that the old owner surrendered the old tag and apply for a new tag. Since you might have to pay a fee for a new tag (up to $100 in Florida), I would try to see if the owner will tranfer the registration to you .
P.S. You just provided the missing piece of information….that you are not allowed to drive it? Is that because of license restrictions? If you are not able to drive a car legally, then you cannot purchase a car in only your name. You will have to have an adult as a joint owner, as only a legally licensed driver can register an automobile.
If you are not allowed to drive it because of parental issues, then you might be able to legally buy it, but can't help you with the rest. You will have to work the rest of that out.
Again, many states may vary, but in every state I've ever lived in, if you are legally able to drive a car without anyone else in the car, you can register a car in your name. Only contracts, such as finance agreements require an adult signature if the owner is a minor, or in some cases, a seller may wish to have you sign a document indicating that the sale is "as is", or other similar documents and that you won't hold them responsible for anything that happens after the sale. In that case, an adult would have to sign such paperwork.
Here is a link to a site that offers a lot of great information – http://www.all-about-car-selection.com/used-car-for-sale2.html
I found some advice through http://www.fancyacar.co.uk/advice/buying-used-cars/. Wish this can help you
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your best bet is to buy from a relative or save $3,000 and go shopping.
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