Dirt Cheap Cars

Interested in buying dirt cheap cars? If so, keep in mind that while they are available at many places, cars that are dirt cheap may or may not be your best bet.

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Dirt cheap cars are basically just that, dirt cheap and inexpensive. Finding a good one will take some effort on your part, but worth it in the long run. If you’re looking for a car that costs between $500 and $1500, consider yourself a dirt cheap car seeker.

Most car buyers looking for vehicles that cost as little as this should agree to one of the two following statements:

1. I’m a do-it-yourself mechanic or a professional mechanic and I have the ability to make repairs to a low cost vehicle to get it running.
2. I want to buy a really inexpensive car and I have the money to get it repaired.

If you can’t answer yes to one of these questions, dirt cheap cars are not for you. Check out Used Cars in My Area for more used car tips. If you can answer yes to one of these two questions, your next question should be, "Where can I find these cars?"

There are a few places to find inexpensive cars:

• eBayMotors – At eBayMotors you can find some great deals on cars if you take the time to look. To keep your browsing time to a minimum, narrow your search by inputting the price ranges you are willing to pay. For example, $500 to $1,500.
• Garage Sales – Look at upcoming garage sale listings in your local newspaper. Often these sellers will list larger items, like cheap cars for sale.
• Estate Sales – Read the legal section of the newspaper to see if there are any estate sales in your area. Often, overseers of estate sales will part with a vehicle to settle the estate at a very reasonable cost.
• Classifieds – You can find gems in the newspaper classifieds. If you’re not one for print, most newspapers offer all of classified ads on their online version of the weekly paper. If you don’t know the website for your newspaper, do a Google search.
• Penny Saver – This paper is published in larger metropolitan areas and you can usually find it at grocery store or mall entrances. Pick up the latest copy and browse car classifieds.
• Online – If you do a Google search for dirt cheap cars, you’ll find many websites that promise they sell them. Check through these listings carefully. While some are valid, others are just leads to auctions like eBay sellers who may have a car that has a starting price of $500 but an ending price of over $15,000. Skip the online websites that are in an auction format.
• Repossessed Vehicles – Call your local banks, city and county offices or your local Sheriff’s office and inquire if they are holding public auctions on any repossessed vehicles. You can often find great bargains here.
• Junkyards – Take a drive through junkyards in your city. Some junkyards pick up vehicles for cities and counties and are allowed to sell entire cars at deeply discounted prices.

Beyond the two questions posted above, use these tips for buying cars that are dirt cheap:

1. Test-Drive – Go see the vehicle if you can and test-drive it. If it runs pretty well, you may have found a gem.
2. Ask Questions – No matter where you buy the car, ask the seller questions. Print the Buying a Used Car Checklist and take it with you when car shopping.
3. Title – Ask to see the title of the vehicle you are buying. If the seller doesn’t have it, don’t buy it.
4. CarFax – On model year cars 1984 and newer, get the seventeen digit vehicle identification number or VIN and spend $29.95 for a CarFax report. This report will not only tell you how many owners the vehicle has had, but offer information on accidents and warranty repairs completed on the vehicle. It will also indicate if the vehicle has a salvage title.
5. Ask a Mechanic – If you know a mechanic, offer to pay them for their time to visit used cars you’ve narrowed down. Mechanics are gold when buying dirt cheap cars.
6. Research – Once you’ve pick a few inexpensive cars that interest you, visit Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds and see how these websites value the vehicle.

Keep in mind that if you’re interested in buying dirt cheap cars, you will have to do some research, be prepared to shop around and look at many vehicles, and use common sense before you buy.

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