The dealer is out to make money. The used cars are not always serviced. I have bought used cars from the dealer to only find out a couple months later that the ac line was leaking. Fuct up tires, leaky timing chain cover and so on. Dealers are out to make money. Why would they put the car in "like New" condition if they know there is a chance that you will come back to the dealer to fix the auto-mobile?

Im just saying if you but a used car don't expect everythin to be in tip top shape. Buy the warrenty for a year, so that waty you will be covered on any major things that could come up. Of course, this is all MY OPINION.

 

All of the above, and bring along the "certified pre-owned" checklist with you. Edmunds has pretty up-to-date checklists for each manufacturer.

Dr J

 

I never said it will be in tip top condition, i said they are checked out all around for major mechanical problems/history check. most are serviced then sold. thats why used cars at dealers cost more. the toyota we bought had fresh oil, brand new tires, alignment done, new rotors and pads, new battery and probably other things i didnt care look at. several other cars i looked at had similar things done.

 

Someone with a dealer license can probably elaborate, but last time I worked with Manheim Auto Auctions http://www.manheim.com/, you had the option to purchase a reconditioning program. It's quite thorough, they make it "like new" as much as possible. Many dealers pay for this option. And this's the largest wholesale auction here in Southern California. If you bought a used car at a dealership in this region, it's likely from this auctioner.

http://www.manheim.com/products/fron..._cms_frontline

Dr J

 

how can i go about getting a dealer license?
i just wanna browse the manheim listings

 

I'd say, in the example above, that the PRICE, not the description, fairly closely matches the car.

Did you think you were going to find a MINT 4th gen for $2300?

 

Listen give the guy a break hes prob 70 years old and legally blind lol

 

I got my fully loaded SE for $2500 with 84K miles and minor problems.

 

LMAO this is the same thing that happens in my area, but with Toyotas... $5000 for a 1995 Corolla with 240K... I don't think so. I personally got a good deal from craigslist. Just too much idiots out there IMO