Negotiate a used car help please

[thekid]

I've driven an hour for a used car. I saw pictures and talked with the owner asking as many questions as I could. In the end, I just had to make the drive and see it for myself. I know a decent amount about cars, so i was able to check it out and drive it and know it was a good car. There really is no way around seeing it in person.

i'd also always get it inspected (by a dealership of that make). that would be another trip.

ditto on asking plenty of questions. however, people lie (even if you specifically asked a question and let them know that you would inspect and are just trying to save everybody's time by asking beforehand).

long distance is a hassle. it's gotta be worth it.

[LivingAlmostLarge]

I don't know too much about cars and wouldn't be comfortable buying it without a mechanic looking it over. I would probably have to drive out twice to determine if it's worth looking at.

I looked at mazda5 at the dealerships and test drove a couple. The closest private party is 150 miles. I will not drive far for probably other cars.

[bjl584]

I don't know too much about cars and wouldn't be comfortable buying it without a mechanic looking it over. I would probably have to drive out twice to determine if it's worth looking at.

I looked at mazda5 at the dealerships and test drove a couple. The closest private party is 150 miles. I will not drive far for probably other cars.

Sounds like you should set a price point and just buy any car that falls within it. That way you can concentrate your efforts in your local area.