Overhaulin'

Where can I find a good car for sale around $3,000.00 to $6,000.00 Something nice & dependable?

I prefer buying from some one who is selling their car & I'm looking for a Japanese car ?

Public Comments

1. You might find a good deal from a "private party" but you should have a "mechanic" lined up - to check out the car before you buy it. You'll have to pay them, but it will be worth the money to avoid the misery of having to shell out bucks to fix something.
2. go on craigslist they have a bunch of people selling cars and you should get it checked out before you buy it.
3. craigslist.org has essentially replaced classified ads for used cars. ebay is also a good resource but, as an auction site, there is more competition and generally no negotiation on price. But the upside of ebay is you can see the past reputation of the seller (if he/she has any previous transactions) and that some vehicle sales are covered by a limited buyer protection and/or warranty. autotrader.com is good if you're looking for a specific car, but is primarily used by dealers. I've bought two cars listed via craigslist and one through ebay. In all cases, you still have to do your due diligence: check the vehicle history (carfax), inspect carefully and test drive.
4. try cars.com they do have very good vehicles listed there and you would have an enormous suply of what to choose, i've used it before and had great results.....i hope i was able to help you from dallas texas....jmcm
5. first check consumer reports for a good car to buy. then start with your local paper or craigs list for ads. you can then check kellysbluebook.com for the correct pricing in your area. good luck
6. Here in the rust belt, you won't find a nice and dependable used car in that price range from a dealer. I couldn't believe the junk the local dealers were trying to sell. I raised my price range to $8,000, then $9,000, and even $12,000, then gave up and bought a new Honda Civic for around $18,000. In the past, I never paid more than $4,000 for a car, and it was always a private deal. I have a pretty good eye for all but the best body work, and it doesn't take long to figure out where a particular model of car typically has rust problems. I am both a trained mechanic and a trained auto body repairman, but I still bring a mechanic with me if a car passes my checks. The best deals I've seen were cars that were purchased new and driven by a little old ladies who took good care of them, but you have to know for a fact that they were really driven by little old ladies. That's one nice thing about living in a small town. If you have a mechanic friend, he might know someone who is selling a good car.