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So, you've decided to buy a used car. Good choice, you're going to be saving a lot of money. However, you might be worried about what almost all future used car buyers worry about: how do I make sure I buy a reliable car? After all, buying new seems so safe, since a new car has never seen more than a few miles of test drive wear. You also have that sweet warranty backing you up.

The truth is, though, that buying used affords you several advantages over a new car in terms of finding lasting reliability. Think about it: a new car is unproven. You won't find out until a few years later whether that fancy new transmission design has an irritating tendency to explode while downshifting. With a used car, though, you can easily read up on the model's history, and find out how its reliability record is shaping up.

So, how do you go about determining the reliability record of a specific used car model? The answer is to visit the appropriate owners forums. Simply search for "[my car model] forums," and you should find what you need. On these forums, users will be discussing an incredible amount of minutia concerning their beloved cars. Start reading around, and looking for trends.

What do I mean by trends? I'm talking about posts with titles like "Another '99 Transmission Explodes While Downshifting," and other similar headlines. Basically, if there is a known problem with a given model and year, the people on these forums are sure to know about it. Many forums even make up guides detailing the different flaws in different model years. Read through these, and see if you can find a particular model and year that has very few problems. You can then count on these to be fairly reliable across the entire used car market.

Also, don't be afraid to ask questions yourself. The people in these forums are passionate about their cars, so they're more than often thrilled to share with you. Just be sure that the questions you're asking haven't been clearly covered elsewhere, or you might catch some flack.

So, using car owner forums is just one way of finding a reliable used car, but in my opinion, it is one of the most effective. Trust me, this kind of research will pay dividends when it comes to actually looking through the listings and finding that perfect, super reliable used car.

Sure, you can get a <a href="http://www.cheapusedcarscentral.com">cheap used car</a>, but what about a green used car? Can used cars save the planet? If you're an environmentally concerned individual, you're probably taking a good hard look at how you can reduce your footprint from your lifestyle. A big part of the average person's environmental footprint occurs because of their transportation needs, which for most people means their car.

To help mitigate this, many concerned individuals are buying high priced hybrid cars that get much better gas mileage than a traditional car of the same size. This all sounds very environmentally friendly, doesn't it? However, this thinking neglects one huge part of the picture: manufacturing a new car uses up tons of fossil fuels, and lead to a large amount of fossil fuels being consumed along the way.

Consider what actually building a new car entails. Iron, aluminum, and other raw materials must be mined, refined, and transformed into the raw materials to build a car. These materials have to be transported to a factory, where thousands of electricity powered machines work tirelessly to form the car. The car is then shipped across the country to the car dealerships. This leaves out all the energy consumed in many other parts of the business, but it is quite clear that new cars are not environmentally friendly.

Most people are sold on the benefits of recycling, but this attitude has yet to carry over into cars. When you're buying a used car, you are literally recycling a car. When you choose a used car over a new one, you save vast amounts of resources and energy from being consumed, and vast amount of greenhouse gases from being produced. Quite simple, the environmental savings of buying a used car will far outweigh the small efficiency gain from that shiny new hybrid.

Used cars don't have to be gas guzzlers, either. A used small displacement compact car can get 35 mpg, which isn't as impressive a hybrid, but is still a huge improvement over an SUV. Buying a used car with a manual transmission can also help out with mild hypermiling efforts, to ensure that you get the best MPG your car is capable of. Since manual transmissions are common on older cars, this also makes them appealing.

Of course, you may disagree with the view, and thats OK. However, if you're serious about protecting the environment, you need to consider the entire costs of your actions, not just the reoccurring ones. Next time you're in need of a vehicle, give used cars a good hard look.

So, you're looking into getting a used car, and of course, you want the best deal possible. How do you make sure that you save as much as possible? Well, you've made at least one good choice so far by coming here to Cheap Used Car Central. As you can see, we have a large collection of used car listings for you to browse and compare prices on. If you've got some idea of what you're looking for, you can get quite far just by browsing these car auction listings.

To really get a good deal, though, you need to understand as much as possible about the car you're looking at. Identify exactly which cars you want, and make a list. Regularly check back on the auction listings to see what they go for on average. Once you get an idea of what your car of choice goes for, you'll be able to spot a good deal when you see one. Knowing what a deal actually looks like is the best way to spot one.

Another way to get a great deal is to be willing to perform repairs on the car you by. Since many people are afraid to repair a car they purchase, a car that requires repairs will be undervalued compared to a fully working one. If you are a competent mechanic, you might be able to save quite a bit of money by going with this option.

Other way to get a deal is to go without popular options. Can you go without AC? Drive a manual transmission? Going without can save you big, if you're willing to make the sacrifice. Give it a thought, and see what you can save.

So, if you're looking to get an extra good deal, take all these tips into consideration. Basically, getting a good deal on car boils down to understanding exactly what you do and don't want in a car, knowing the pricing perfectly, and watching the listings for the deal you want. Please come back, check out the listings, and begin shopping for the deal of a lifetime.

Financial freedom is a goal many strive for, but the harsh economic realities of today's world make this a difficult thing to achieve for many. However, there is one area of most people's lives that is wide open to financial improvement, and that is their cars.

It's a fact, most people are spending a significant amount of their income. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the typical household spends seventeen percent of their total household expenditures on car ownership costs. Take a minute and think about how much this number is for you. Better yet, go out and calculate what your total car ownership costs are. Be sure you're including everything, not just car payments. Include insurance, gas, repairs, registration, depreciation, taxes, and everything. I can almost guarantee you looking at this number will not be pleasant, but please take the time to go ahead and see what you're dealing with.

Done with that? You're probably quite shocked now at how much really spend on your vehicles, especially if you're a new car owner. Would you like to reduce that number drastically? It may not seem possible, but there is a really easy way to save an incredible amount of money on your car costs, and that is to drive a clunker.

"Great," I can hear many of you saying, "I could also cut down on food costs by eating only ramen." For many, what I'm proposing will never be a viable solution, and that's OK as long as they're happy with their finances. However, if you want to get serious about controlling your spending, read on to find out why I think clunkers are such wonderful things.

First of all, let me say that clunkers can be unbelievable cheap compared to what you might be used to spending on a car. For the past five years, I have been driving a 20 year old clunker that I picked up for $1500, which is obviously hugely less than any new car, or even any the large majority of used cars. It's a normal sized five seater, four cylinder car, and gets me an average of 25-35 mpg, depending on my total highway usage. I pay peanuts per months for the liability insurance required by law, and nothing more, as it doesn't make sense to spend more on a car this cheap. I spent almost nothing to buy the car (with no reoccurring payments or interest), my insurance is super cheap, my maximum depreciation is just the difference between the low cost of the car and its scrap value, and I'm getting great gas mileage. So affordable.

But, many of you are probably screaming at me in your heads right now about what I'm leaving out of this picture: repairs. Doesn't this thing need a new engine or transmission every year? The simple fact is that I've spent very little on repairs over the five years I've owned the car. The most expensive single repair was replacing a broken alternator, which I installed myself. Of course, there is always the chance of a catastrophic failure occurring, like a broken engine or transmission, but if something like this happens, I can either try to repair (which might not be that expensive), or simply spend $1500 on another clunker that will last me another five years. I'll still be way ahead of the game when it comes to car costs.

Many of you will just ignore the advice in this article. After all, who really wants to drive a clunker around all the time? And in fact, many people do have impressions they need to keep up that require a nice car (such as real estate agents), and thats fine. Many can afford a nicer car without a problem, and thats great. However, most people just use their cars as basic transport, without any need for the latest special features, or any of the benefits of a newer car. Buying an older vehicle will save you a lot of money over the years, and in today's tight times, thats something everyone can appreciate.

It pains me a bit to put these on a site called "Cheap Used Cars," but not everyone else shares my same financial perspective, I understand. For this much money, you can walk away with many of those new cars that your rich neighbors bought, only to turn around and sell once the new car smell went away. They took a huge hit, but you don't have to. Pick up one of these sweet rides today and start driving in style.

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Honda Accord LX 2008 Honda Accord Lx    US $13,600.00

Mercedes Benz S Class s600 2003 mercedes s600    US $17,600.00

Honda Accord EXL NAVIGATI LOADED EX L NAVIGATION LEATHER MOONROOF LOW MILES    US $15,100.00

Toyota Sienna XLE Limited 60K MILES AWD NAVI HEATED LEATHER SUNROOF LASER CRUISE    US $23,590.00

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 NO RESERVE Z 71 4X4 EXTENDED CAB 4 DOOR PERFECT 1 OWNER CARFAX    US $16,500.00

Cadillac Escalade NO RESERVE 05 Escalade ESV AWD ROOF DVD 20S NO RESERVE    US $15,100.00

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 WE FINANCE 08 GM CERTIFIED Crew Cab 53L LT Z71 4x4 Locking Diff    US $10,311.00

Toyota Tundra DOUBLE 1457 NO RESERVE 1 OWNER 2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA SR5 FULLY LOADED    US $18,300.00

International Harvester 4900 DT466 E 2001 INTERNATIONAL 4900 DUMP TRUCK    US $25,000.00

BMW 3 Series 330 2006 BMW 330i PREMIUM LIKE NEW 26K SALVAGE NO RESERVE    US $17,100.00

Acura TSX CERTIFIED 2009 ACURA TSX SEDAN LEATHER SUNROOF ONE OWNER GRAY    US $17,600.00

Chevrolet Corvette 1975 CHEVY CORVETTE BLACK DIAMOND    US $12,950.00

Honda Accord EX L V6 09 HONDA ACCORD EX L with NAV SAVE LOTS OF $$$$    US $21,990.00

Volkswagen Beetle New GLS Florida Spotless GLS Automatic Convertible    US $11,600.00

GMC Envoy Denali 1 Owner Certified Denali Heated Seats Sunroof BOSE    US $16,100.00

Ford Mustang CONVERTIBLE 2010 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE 7 K MILES 18 WHLS SILVER    US $15,655.00

Chevrolet Nova 1966 Chevrolet Nova 2 door post radio elite    US $18,900.00

Chevrolet El Camino 1967 ElCamino Excellent Original Condition    US $14,000.00

Toyota Tacoma SR5 4x4 V6 08 Dbl Cab Auto SR5 4WD Tow CD Bedliner We Finance    US $16,100.00

Mercedes Benz C Class SPORT 2006 MERCEDES C230 IN OUTSTANDING CONDITION INSIDE OUT    US $14,200.60

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Ah, now we're approaching prices that you could actually get new cars for (admittedly fairly poor ones). Used cars in these price range are excellent values, because you can get some really solid, fairly new cars that will run great. Sure, its not the latest and great, but at least you didn't have to take that massive depreciation hit, right? For many, this is the sweet spot for cheap used cars. Still, be careful when dealing with each seller, because you need to make sure you understand exactly what you are getting. However, if you do your basic homework, you'll be thrilled at how nice of a car you'll be getting for so little money.

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BMW 5 Series 4DR SEDAN 52 Classic 1 Owner Florida Clean 525    US $7,200.00

Honda Civic LX 2008 HONDA CIVIC LX PERFECT CONDITION A SURE BEST BUY    US $9,100.00

Ford Explorer XLT Great Deal    US $12,500.00

Hyundai Tiburon GS AUTO 2008 HYUNDAI TIBURON GS AUTOMATIC BLACK BLACK    US $15,888.00

Kia Sedona sed silver color no accident history 3rd car f family    US $5,200.50

Subaru Impreza AWD Certified 72mo 100K warrantylow rate financing    US $6,900.00

Honda Accord LX 2004 Honda Accord LX 4Cyl 100K Nice Car    US $5,800.00

BMW 3 Series 323CI 1998 BMW 323I CONVERTIBLE NICE LOW MILES NO RESERVE    US $6,950.00

Honda Civic WE FINANCE 2005 HONDA CIVIC CP EX EXHAUST WHEELS 5SPD LK    US $5,850.00

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer NO RESERVE ALLOY DEALER TRADE V8 EDDIE BAUER LOADED DVD    US $5,555.00

Hyundai Sonata 12k 12mo Warranty included LOW RATE FINANCING    US $8,300.00

Chevrolet Corvette Collectors Edition    US $8,005.00

Toyota Tundra Doublecab SALVAGE Toyota TUNDRA SR5 Repairable Rebuildable Damage    US $5,100.00

Nissan Altima 25 S 2008 Nissan Altima 25 S 11k Super Clean 10999 CHEEP    US $7,200.00

Chevrolet Other Pickups Classic Chevrolet Pick Up    US $9,400.00

Ford F 150 SVT 1999 Ford F150 SVT Lightning Nice Truck Needs a Motor    US $7,500.00

Triumph TRIUMPH TR8 ORIGINAL    US $7,101.00

Chevrolet Chevelle 1968 chevelle 350 4speed bucket seats console NICE    US $8,000.00

Volkswagen Passat TURBO DIESEL vw passat gls 4 dr trb dsl tdiindigo blueNO RESERVE    US $8,000.00

Buick Riviera Riviera 1965 Buick Riviera    US $6,000.00

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Ok, now we're starting to climb out of the clunker range here. If you shop smart, you get can some great cars with fairly modern features for still very affordable prices. These won't be your flashiest cars, but they can be some of the most solid value options for many buyers. Some might still regard these as "clunkers," but as someone who drives a real clunker, I would beg to differ. This price will get you a smooth running vehicle with many years left on it. Check them out.

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Honda Civic ex 1999 honda civic ex vtec    US $4,550.00

Toyota Camry LE Camry 01 Toyota Camry Midsize Sedan LE 1 Owner Clean    US $5,991.00

Chevrolet Blazer truck 1985 chevy blazer k5 lifted 4x4 nice project 4 u    US $3,050.00

Ford Ranger 30 V6 TRUCK 1994 1 OWNER ONLY 30K MILES 5 DAY $99 NO RESERVE    US $4,250.00

Mercury Sable 2004 Mercury Sable LS Premium Low reserve    US $3,350.00

Toyota Corolla V V T i 2001 Toyota Corolla LE VVT i 119K NO RESERVE CLEAN    US $3,550.00

Chevrolet Suburban Custom leather interier paint wheels 57L V8    US $3,000.00

Isuzu Trooper 2000 Isuzu Trooper 4wd SUPER CLEAN NO RESERVE    US $3,700.00

Honda Civic DX 2000 Honda Civic DX with ONLY 74k miles Si eclipse    US $3,150.00

Toyota Corolla 2000 Toyota Corola    US $2,700.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class 380 SL Nice Classic Red Mercedes Convertible with Hard Top    US $4,500.00

Toyota 4Runner Limited Toyota 4runner 4x4 limited leather NO RESERVE    US $2,551.00

Chevrolet Impala 2002 Chevy Impala Nice Car No Reserve    US $3,000.00

Chevrolet S 10 GAS SAVER GREAT RUNNING SHARP LOOKING S10 4X4 RARE 5 SPEED WOW    US $4,000.00

Volkswagen Passat NO RESERVE 2002 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT GLS009998 KEYLESSLTHRWOW    US $3,050.00

Porsche 356 PORSCHE SPEEDSTER KIT INCOMPLETE LOADED WITH PARTS    US $3,051.00

Jeep Cherokee Classic 2000 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4 Runs Strong 01 99 97    US $3,495.00

Honda Accord 4DR SDN EX Wrecked Bargain SOLD AS IS RUNS GOOD    US $2,550.00

Toyota Camry ce sedan black 99 toyota camry ce    US $2,500.00

Honda Civic DX 2002 honda civic DX coupe    US $3,302.88

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So, maybe those cheap used under $1000 cars weren't your thing, and you're looking into getting something a little nicer. These cars are currently going for prices between $1000 and $2500 dollars, which is a price range I like to call the "clunker sweet spot." This doesn't sound flattering, but if you dig around and find yourself a decently running car, you'll have picked up a usable form of transportation at a very low cost. For the non-status concerned among us, these can be great rides.

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Mazda 626 ES 1995 Mazda 626 V6 5spd manual NO RESERVE CLEAN    US $2,176.05

Hyundai Accent L 97 Accent L 5spd RED Hatchback NO RESERVE ABSOLUTE SALE    US $1,025.00

Dodge Mirada CMX Dodge Mirada Mopar    US $1,875.00

Chevrolet Cavalier ready to go police impound no reserve    US $1,792.00

Ford Windstar BLUE MINIVAN WITH REMOTE AUTO START IN GOOD CONDITION    US $1,725.00

Nissan 200SX coupe Nissan datsun 200 sx coupe 200sx race    US $1,625.00

Chevrolet Other Pickups 1948 53 Chevorlet Truck    US $1,075.00

Chevrolet Cavalier Gas Saver Automatic Good condition Runs excellent    US $1,350.00

Chevrolet Monte Carlo MUST SEE MUST SEE RUNS DRIVES GREAT    US $2,025.00

Toyota Camry ce sedan black 99 toyota camry ce    US $2,500.00

Dodge Intrepid ES 32 Liter LOADED NICE COLOR GOOD MILEAGE 225HP $CHEAP$ NO RESERVE    US $2,025.00

Ford Expedition 1999 xlt Expedition    US $2,100.00

Chevrolet Malibu 2001 CHEVY MALIBU    US $1,540.00

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ60 1984 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER WITH ONLY 64K LOOOOK    US $2,125.00

Nissan Other Pickups 1986 Nissan Pickup NO RESERVE Clean 1 Owner 87 88 90    US $1,865.00

Chevrolet Malibu LS SEDAN 31L V6 AUTOMATIC AC CRUISE ABS BRAKES CD    US $1,565.00

Dodge Caravan 2000 Dodge Caravan Cheap Transportation Automatic    US $2,000.00

Ford Mustang CONVERTIBLE 38L V6 AUTOMATIC W OD POWER TOP AC CRUISE CD    US $2,025.00

Geo Metro Metro LSI 1990 Geo Metro Convertible LSI 5 spd California Car    US $1,131.00

Ford Taurus 2001 FORD TAURUS    US $1,635.00

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Really want to save some money? These cars under $1000 dollars will certainly do that. Keep in mind, though, that many of these will mostly likely require some sort of repairs to keep going, so don't get too excited. In fact, many of these may not be running. However, if you do your homework, communicate with the seller to figure out exactly what you're getting, and are not afraid of breaking out a few tools, you can score some great deals and get a cheap used car. Check them out.

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Chevrolet Cavalier Z 24 Mechanics Special Fixer Upper Needs    US $960.00

Subaru Impreza NO RESERVE 1998 SUBARU IMPREZA COUPE AWDRVE nr35MPG HIWAY CHEAP    US $955.00

Chevrolet Malibu Blue 2002 Chevy Malibu No Reserve    US $960.00

Buick LeSabre Custom 96 Buick Lesabre Blue 4dr Runs Great No Reserve    US $910.00

Chevrolet 1949 chevy rat rod    US $960.00

Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu 1971 Chevy Chevelle Malibu New engine NO Reserve    US $839.00

Geo 1991 GEO Prizm    US $520.00

BMW 2002 Tii BMW 2002 Tii No reserve    US $860.00

Ford Taurus LX AFFORDABLE CAR TAURUS ENGINE RUNS GREAT    US $600.00

Buick Century Limited Police Seized Vehicle NO RESERVE    US $430.00

Dodge Caravan GAS SAVER 1991 Dodge Caravan Passenger Minivan Fleet Vehicle    US $760.00

Chevrolet S 10 4X4 VERY GOOD SHAPE 4X4 JUST CLICKS WHEN STARTED AS IS    US $740.00

Datsun Z Series 240Z 1973 Datsun 240Z    US $821.01

Ford E Series Van Club Wagon 1994 Ford Club Wagon Van V8 Clean No Reserve    US $730.00

Oldsmobile Silhouette 2001 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE    US $980.00

Chevrolet C K Pickup 1500 K10 1986 Chevrolet 4x4    US $635.00

Honda Civic DX 1995 Blue Honda Civic DX 4dr Auto Nice Alarm No del sol    US $775.25

Dodge Ram Van Ram 1500 van 1998 Dodge ram 1500 Mark III conversion van No Reserve    US $611.00

Volkswagen Beetle Classic Classic 1971 Volkswagen VW Beetle Bug Purple    US $455.00

Dodge Intrepid 2000 DODGE INTREPID MECHANICS SPECIAL NEEDS TLC PART PA    US $585.00

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