November 21st, 2009 
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In this era of inflation and economic recession, used car market has grown tremendously in India. When the new car market is suffering from intense credit crunch, used car market is rejoicing the success. Infact, this liquidity crunch has become a blessing in disguise for the market.
Many people today are considering buying used cars that may save them a few bucks. In the market you’ll find a number of used cars but to find the best used car is a trickier job. You need to be more careful while buying a used car because it may have unexplained faults and damages. If you are not aware of the technicalities of a car, then you may end up buying a worthless used car for a comparatively higher price.
Here are the top 7 used car buying tips:
1. First make up your mind with the kind of car you need. Decide whether you wish to buy a used sedan or a hatchback based upon your requirement or need. For making a perfect decision you can consult your friends and relatives as well as read reviews and consumer reports. Examine ratings for reliability, fuel-efficiency, and running cost.
2. Once you have made up your mind with few options, browse for used car advertisements on the internet, magazines, and newspaper. You can even contact used car dealers. Today, even leading car manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda also have their established used car business.
3. Decide from where you’ll buy the used car and then test-drive your selected cars to have a better idea of which car is perfect for you. While test driving try to examine and compare the condition, power, performance, and pick-up. Also recognize if there is any kind of transmission problem.
4. Examine the final car chosen in detail. Look for hidden problems under the hood and others that are mostly not disclosed by any used car seller. Check for the car history in terms of car accidents, insurance, depreciation, and ownership. It is not advisable to buy if the car has a history of multiple owners. Single hand cars are better and more reliable than those that are driven by multiple hands.
5. Then go for a thorough check of the interior and the exterior of the car. In the car exterior you need to look for dents, rusting, scratches, tyre condition, and oil leaks. Peep into the car interior to ensure well-maintained condition of the car seats, dashboard, steering wheel, and the instrumentation.
6. If you are really satisfied with the condition of the used car you examined, go ahead with it and get to know the actual value for the car. Try and contact the dealers or manufacturers to know the actual price of the car and even the resale value.
7.Once you are confirmed with the price tag, finalize the deal and try to make about 30-40% of the used car price.
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First time buyer needs advice on buying used car. What are good brands to buy even when they are 15 yrs old?And what do you suggest is a good VALUE when buying one of these cars?
What's the maximum mileage that a used car can have and still run well in your opinion?
And what questions should I ask the owner? What should I look for?
Thank you for your help.
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If I were to be running 100% veggie in a diesel like your Mercedes, I would need to thin it out a bit for winter but not in the summer right? since the tank is already warm.
Winter use 75% diesel (or more) and the rest would be the grease and kero mix. I would do 50% WVO and 50% Kero. Unless you are preheating the fuel before starting. Only issue is hard starts once running it dont matter concentration. Spring 50% WVO, 50% Kero, no diesel. Summer 25% kero, 75% WVO, no diesel. Always use octane boost. I add a lil gasoline to all mixes (u research quantity) make sure it mixes in good. Noticed a increase in power small amount of gas. Good luck!
http://www.cars.com
http://www.autotrader.com
At both of these sites you can put in your exact specifications on the year, milage, and price range you want, as well as other things too.
I don't think I can make those websites clickable links, but you can type them in your browser.
Because "curbstoners" as they are called want to avoid paying taxes; avoid paying for a license (required if you sell over a certain number a year); avoid laws such as inspecting cars to make sure they are roadworthy; etc.
Most of the unbelievable deals on Craigslist are not from curbstoners but from con-artists. Most of these cars do not exist at all. They just convince unsuspecting buyers to send them cash through Western Union and of course they dissapear.
Excellent vid J! I have 2 MB diesels, an 83 Turbo Diesel and a 95 E300 Diesel. Can the 95 use this wvo set-up? thanks.
Good question. But I don’t know that answer for sure. I heard a story about a local guy running 100% motor oil in his big fancy tow truck. I don’t know if it is true or not. But I have seen several forums where guys have run 50% for years with no issues, in a Dodge also. Let me know how it goes.
i hope that you don’t put used motor oil in your tank dude,’cause of the pollution it would do
To buy a used car, make sure its below 60,000 miles if its an American car such as GM, Ford, or chrysler or 80,000 miles or less if its a Honda, toyota, acura, infiniti etc..
make sure it has no problems with engine and transmission
make sure engine light is not on
make sure the tires are not worn out, otherwise ask for a lesser price as tires can cost up to 700 dollars or more
make sure you get a carfax report but do not fully depend on the report.
ask if it has been in an accident
ask how many owners for the car so far, less is better
ask for all of the maintenance receipts that they have done so far for the car so you can keep them as a reference of what has been done for the car.
its better to buy a car that is less than 8 years old unless you will be using it lightly
Thanks
Ok, I don't know exactly, but I would think an older model of the Dodge Caravan would be great for you. You can try googling all this, and look up another car, but this is good or close to it on gas (I think it is 20-25MPG), and it is really spacious. Also, they are quite cheap, even the new models. So you might want to look into this vehicle, but one problem I can think of is the engine. I really don't know the engine specs, and it might have some trouble. This may be but, it is a very popular vehicle, so it probably isn't that bad. I hope this helps.
i have looking to do this for my 85 MB turbo diesel
this is great
you cannot sell a car without a clear title., no matter who has good credit or not. If you did anyway, and he doesn't pay for it, the dealer will still demand from you the money, owed on the car.If he becomes deliquient and you don't pay up. this will destroy your name and credit and possible go to jail.
Honestly, anything american will always be cheaper… short and long run, maintenance, price, etc. If it has to be foriegn, choose toyota corrolla. $3700 could buy a ford taurus, crown victoria, grand marquis.
Pretty much anything japanese, like others are saying the Honda Civic is pretty good – I knew someone who had one and they got it 10 years old and carried on using it for another 10 years. In the end they drove it to a scrap yard, it drove fine but it was begining to rust in places.
Hey I use veg oil in my 1995 Dodge. I have a friend who runs a trucking company and has offered his wast motor oil. I have however been reluctant to use it. Can you run 100% motor oil using the same system?
C220, man, keep it up!
I wouldn’t use this blend on a 95. I would go ahead and build yourself a conversion kit for it. I’m not going to use this blend for my 83 for much longer either. It’s temporary in my eyes (year or two) until you can afford the conversion.
Have an idea what the car is worth first so you know if the selling price is in the ballpark. Don't fall in love with that particular car; there are thousands and thousands of used cars out there. Get a carfax report if you can and be prepared to walk away immediately if you can't come to an agreement or if the seller balks about having your mechanic check it out.
hey check my dealer out . http://www.scottautogroup.com my name is Jimmy Roman im in the la county. good luck