What do you gotta look for when you buying an old used car?

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Iam talking about shyt that you can really see just with a first look

How do you avoid buying a dud?

Yep I know there's google but I like to get answers directed to me so anyone with experience on buying old used car?

Btw this are cars to upgrade and flip and to ride in the city and not in the freeway
 

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I know you want a quick list of things to check, but if you're about to drop a few thousand on used car, spend 10 minutes watching this video. Change the play speed to 2X if you're in a hurry.



I watched it a few years ago and found it very informative. If I tried to summarize from memory, I'd miss a lot of crucial info.
 

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I know you want a quick list of things to check, but if you're about to drop a few thousand on used car, spend 10 minutes watching this video. Change the play speed to 2X if you're in a hurry.



I watched it a few years ago and found it very informative. If I tried to summarize from memory, I'd miss a lot of crucial info.


Nah man this is actually way better than a list and it's only 10 minutes so Iam watching all of it

Thanks very much

If anyone else got a list or video please post it
 

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Start with low mileage and then take it to your mechanic. Hopefully you already have a good one you've been dealing with.
 

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Research the model, some have specific issues you don't want to fukk with

Don't buy anything with any kind of transmission issue

Try to go for the lowest mileage you can within your price point

Cars with small cosmetic damage are a steal. I bought my first car for a good price because it had a dent on the passenger's side I buffed out later
 

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Not buying a used car w/o a car fax
Not too old with reasonable mileage
And my mechanic has to give a look over
Some first year models have recalls and shyt
 

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What about the brand of the car? Any of you gotta a preference is there a specific brand who remains good after a lot of years?

Btw thanks for all the answers I really appreciate all the cooperation
 

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What about the brand of the car? Any of you gotta a preference is there a specific brand who remains good after a lot of years?

Btw thanks for all the answers I really appreciate all the cooperation

Japanese cars are really strong with least amount of problems. Toyota, Nissan, Infiniti.
Don't buy no Ford more than 5 years old lol
 
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