Cheap Old Cars for Sale

From LoveToKnow Cars

If you’re strapped for cash, or have poor or no credit, you can still buy cheap old cars for sale right on the Internet. Many websites, auctions, and individuals place online classified ads for vehicles at greatly reduced prices. Used car lots and government seizures also have great bargains if you are cautious and patient.

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Cheap Old Cars for Sale

Online Websites

By typing in the words cheap used cars for sale in your web browser, you’ll find used car listings in abundance, but are they really cheap? One search found:

Auto Top 10 – This site has thousands of listings from individual owners and used car lots. You can browse by location or year, make, and model. Interested buyers can email the seller and prices are clearly posted. If you decided to buy one of the listed vehicles, you even get a map showing how to get there. For example a 1983 Toyota Tacoma was listed for $983, had all the repair records and repairs needed. The seller also was informative about the condition of the vehicle.
Cheap Old Cars for Sale – This site is actually an avenue for used car dealers to place older cars on one site. The prices aren’t set in stone, and some of them ask you come to their location and bid on the vehicle. No searches found cars being sold by individuals on this website.
Old Car Online – If you’re looking for an antique or restored vehicle, this is the place. They are not cheap; however, and this website is geared toward the collector.
Cars for a Grand – Every car listed on this site, when you click on the advertisement, takes you to an eBay seller. While the cars listed here may start for 1,000 or under, that’s just the opening bid. You have to win the bid to get the car and it might not be cheap.
eBay and Auction Sites – Places like eBay Motors and Google/Squidoo auctions have thousands of listings for used cars. With so many listings, you really have to search for one you can afford and remember an opening bid is not necessarily what you’ll pay if someone outbids you or the reserve price isn’t met. Sellers that use online auction venues often set reserve prices, meaning if the offer doesn’t meet the seller’s reserve price, the seller doesn’t have to sell it.

Government Seized Cars for Sale

Another website, Government Auctions, claims it has 4,000 plus listings updated daily. The cars listed have been seized by the FBI, DEA, IRS, and law enforcement agencies all over the country. Bids start at $100 and there are no reserve prices; the highest bidder wins. The catch here is that you have to pay and join to view listings. If you pay a one-time fee of $39.95, you’ll have full access to all listings.

Newspaper Classified Ads

Your local newspaper holds classified ads for used cars offered by individuals, dealerships, and used car lots. To get the best deal, search these listings carefully and then visit the seller and test drive the vehicle.

Estate Sales

Bargains can be found at estate sales, including cheap or low-cost cars. Check the classified ads in your newspaper for estate sales. Often, a family will sell used vehicles for a low price to help turn the estate's property into cash.

Tips to Remember

If you decide to purchase an older model car, make sure parts are still available for the car if you need repairs. Test drive cars you’re interested in and ask if your mechanic to take a look at the car. Ask the seller to show you the title of the car. Even if the car has a salvage title, meaning the car was in an accident, it doesn’t mean you should dismiss it as an option. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Use good judgment and use these buying tips when shopping for cheap old cars for sale. With a little patience, you can get a good deal.