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I need an opinion about this car for sale?

Ok so I am starting college next month and need a car...I have a 1998 Ford but it needs new brakes and transmission so I am getting another one. I saw this 2002 Chevy Cavalier for $1195 which would be perfect for me because I have $1700 in the bank and just a part time job. But I thought isn't that cheap for an 8 year old car?

Public Comments

1. It seems sort of cheap I guess, last year I bought a 1998 Ford Escort for $1995 but maybe it just has a lot of mileage. Maybe you should get a Carfax report on it, I mean if you really want the car it couldn't hurt. You should always be cautious when buying a used car because you never know what the previous owner(s) did with it.
2. have the car checked out by a mechanic before you buy
3. If I were you, I would get a Honda CRV. It's more compact, easy, little maintenance and it can still hold many people and a lot of stuff. There are many CRV's around that price range, so it will not be hard to find one. Good luck!
4. It know your money is tight but it could save you a lot of money and headaches to have it checked out by a mechanic. You didn't say how many miles are on it. Just please have it checked out.
5. go to www.kbb.com (kelly blue book) and select the make/model of the vehicle that you want to by then select how your buying it (like if your buying it private party or from a used car dealership) then select the year of it and check mark all of the extras that are on it(sun roof, leather, etc.) and also type in the miles on it- and Kelly Blue Book will tell you what price you are supposed to be buying it for.
6. I've got 2 major suggestions... 1) Kelley Blue Book will not help you negotiate. Most dealers will be thrilled if you say ""I want Kelley Blue Book"" 2) You should *always* negotiate, not just ""if necessary."" The only way to get the lowest price is to really go in there and negotiate hard with 5-15 dealers. One good resource not mentioned here is Carsala...they can tell you what a killer deal would be, not based on some formula, but based on local inventory of the car you are looking for, comparing prices. They can also help negotiate.