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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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Toyota Prius 3 Navigation NavigationBackup CameraBluetoothSmart KeyWarranty    US $18,000.00

Toyota Tundra 2WD 2008 Tundra Double Cab 27k Mills Warrantry Finance    US $13,700.00

Toyota Camry LE 2010 Used Toyota 4dr Sedan Import Automatic Autos    US $12,400.00

GMC Yukon Denali 05 TEXAS DENALI SUV LOADED AWD DVD EXTRA CLEAN    US $12,100.00

Mercedes Benz SL Class 280SL 1969 MB 28O SL CONVERTIBLE    US $16,600.00

BMW 5 Series 545i 05 545i 545 4 Door Sedan V8 like 550 540 535 530 528    US $16,551.00

Dodge Charger R T 2006 DODGE CHARGER R T CUSTOM 14000 MI CELEBRITY OWNED    US $16,001.00

Mercedes Benz SLK Class SLK350 2005 SLK350 AUTOMATIC PWR TOP THE BEST NO RESERVE    US $17,100.00

Jeep Grand Cherokee LIMITED 2005 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIMITED VERY LOW MILEAGE    US $11,600.00

Ford F 250 Dually 4wd 04 Used F350 Fords Powerstroke Turbo Diesel 6 Speed    US $13,150.00

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 2008 Ford Sport Trac LIMITED LEATHER MOONROOF SYNC    US $23,870.00

Volkswagen Beetle New TDI FLORIDA 06 TURBO MANUAL5 SPEED VW DIESEL BUG SUNROOF FL    US $12,200.00

Hummer H3 SUV 2007 Hummer H3 SUV    US $11,600.00

Ford F 150 SuperCrew 08 SUPERCREW FULL SIZE F150 4WD 4X4 CAB CREW    US $19,000.00

Ford F 250 Lariat Lariat Diesel 73L 4x4 leather F 250    US $10,150.00

Honda Odyssey EX L 2007 Honda Odyssey EX L Certified Sunroof Minivan    US $22,200.00

Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Minivan 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Minivan 4D    US $12,000.00

Audi TT 2000 Audi TT Quattro 19000 orgional miles    US $12,626.00

Nissan Armada SE 4X4 97K 06 Nissan Armada Loaded with moonroof DVD tow Bose    US $14,909.00

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1979 CAMARO Z28 EXCELLENT CONDITION SUPER SHARP FLORIDA    US $10,000.00

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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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Buick Rendezvous CX CX SUV 35L CD Front Wheel Drive Steel Wheels Fog Lamps    US $11,188.00

Pontiac Le Mans Restomod 1970 Pontiac Lemans LS Engine    US $27,500.00

Honda Accord LX 4dr Import Used Sedan Automatic 4 cyl Hondas Car Acura    US $7,350.00

Toyota Tacoma SR5 Crew cab 4x4 black 4 doors SR5    US $9,100.00

Ford Mustang Custom 1965 Ford Mustang Pro Street Pro touring coupe    US $7,300.00

Ford Mustang 1967 MUSTANG FASTBACK 22 428 PI 4 SPEED SHELBY KIT    US $8,322.17

Audi A4 20T 2006 AUDI A4 20L TURBO LOADED TX OWNED FREE WARRANTY    US $13,950.00

Chevrolet Corvette PRISTINE 1995 RED CORVETTE LT1 COUPE    US $10,500.00

Chevrolet Malibu Malibu 350 71 CHEVY Chevelle Malibu    US $5,000.00

Toyota Sequoia LIMITED 4WD FULLY LOADED TV VCR 3RD ROW NO RESERVE AUCTION    US $6,100.00

Chevrolet Express 2005 Chevrolet Express 12 Passenger Van Loaded    US $13,999.00

Dodge Caravan 39K Miles Handicap Accessible Wheelchair Ramp Van    US $5,651.00

International Harvester Scout Scout II 1978 International Scout II    US $5,400.00

Ford F 450 2001 Diesel 73L Auto Crewcab Flatbed Dump Truck Dually    US $5,509.00

Volkswagen Jetta 2001 Volkswagen Jetta 18 Turbo Wolfsburg Ed No Reserve    US $5,100.00

Toyota 4Runner SR5 very nice 1987 toyota 4runner SR5 no rust orignal clean    US $5,300.00

Audi A6 42 QUATTRO Audi A6 42 QUATTRO 42L FAST V8 NO RESERVE    US $5,300.00

Volkswagen Beetle New GLS 2003 Volkswagon Beetle    US $5,699.99

Toyota Sienna LE NO RESERVE 2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LE 1 OWNER NON SMOKER    US $8,200.00

Ford Excursion 4x4 SUV 2002 Ford Excursion 4x4 SUV Fleet Vehicle    US $6,092.55

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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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Chevrolet Camaro L78 Z28 1984 Chevrolet Custom Camaro Drag Car 60 mile on motor    US $3,250.00

Hyundai Santa Fe NICE 2004 Hyundai Santa FeNO RESERVE or BUY IT NOW    US $4,050.00

Honda Accord EX 1997 ACCORD EX 5 SPEED EXCELLENT CONDITON NO RESERVE    US $3,900.00

Chevrolet Caprice 95 chevy caprice estate wagon    US $3,950.00

Chevrolet Malibu Chevy Malibu In Excellent Condition Low Miles 2005    US $3,250.00

Chevrolet Camaro 1992 RS Camaro Anniversary Edition 350V8 116600 miles    US $3,001.00

BMW 3 Series 325i Rare 1992 BMW 325i Convertible mint condition    US $3,525.00

Acura TL HONDA NO RESERVE ALL OPTIONS NAVI HEATED SEATS CUSTOM WHEELS    US $4,123.45

Chevrolet Malibu Malibu 350 71 CHEVY Chevelle Malibu    US $5,000.00

Buick 1967 BUICK GRAND SPORT GS 400 SURVIVER PS PB A C    US $4,250.00

Chrysler Pacifica Touring Silver Pacifica We Finance Trades Welcome    US $4,350.00

Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme    US $2,800.00

Pontiac Firebird 81 TRANS AM PACE CAR    US $3,650.00

BMW 3 Series 318 TI 1998 BMW 318TI 318I LOW MILES NICE FLORIDA NO RESERVE    US $3,250.00

Audi A6 AUDI A6 AVANT WAGON AWD LOW MILES    US $4,250.00

Volkswagen Beetle Classic Classic Standard Beetle Runs Drives Great Solid Car    US $4,495.00

Chevrolet Other Pickups 61 Chevy Apache RARE FIND4x4    US $3,601.00

Chevrolet 1972 Vega    US $4,200.00

Chevrolet Trailblazer 4dr 4X4 LT 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer LT 4x4 1 OWNER NO RESERVE    US $3,601.00

Ford F 150 4x4SUPERCAB 1999 Ford 4X4 minor damage Salvage Title No reserve    US $4,650.00

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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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Buick Century 2002 Buick Century Custom    US $2,895.00

Chevrolet Camaro 1989 chevy camaro rs w 350    US $1,500.00

Pontiac Montana 4dr Ext WB 1999 Pontiac Transport Extended Van Dual NO RESERVE    US $1,136.00

Chevrolet Camaro 1986 camaro iroc z 28    US $1,425.00

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 84 CAMARO Z28 ARTIC WHITET TOPS    US $4,000.00

Volvo S70 AWD 1999 Volvo S70 AWD Turbo Loaded No Reserve    US $1,625.00

Nissan Sentra SE R SPEC V 2003 Nissan Sentra SE R SPEC V GAS SAVER NO RESERVE    US $1,875.00

Toyota Camry 4dr Sdn LE A 1998 Toyota Camry LE Automatic Cold AC NO RESERVE    US $1,975.00

Pontiac Grand Am SE repairable rebuildable damaged salvage NO RESERVE    US $1,350.00

Honda Del Sol DELSOL S 1995 HONDA CIVIC DELSOL S    US $1,725.00

Nissan Other Pickups FRONTIER XE 1995 NISSAN PICK UP 5SP CLEAN LOW MILEAGE NO RESERVE    US $2,000.00

Audi Cabriolet 1996 AUDI A4 CABRIOLET CONVERTIBLE 6CYL NO RESERVE    US $1,350.00

Alfa Romeo Spider 20 litre 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce    US $2,052.00

Volvo S70 S70 Volvo Sedan    US $1,125.00

Chrysler PT Cruiser 4dr Wgn Tour 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser CD Power Pack NO RESERVE    US $2,425.00

Acura Integra 3dr Sport Cp 1999 Acura Integra LS Coupe Sunroof Auto 90K NO RESERVE    US $2,151.00

Nissan Frontier Clean White Cold AC Road Ready    US $2,000.00

Cadillac Fleetwood 1987 cadillac fleetwood broughm    US $2,425.00

Chevrolet Suburban 1993 Chevy Suburban    US $2,125.00

Dodge Intrepid 4dr Sdn R T 2000 Dodge Intrepid R T 35L HO Sunroof NO RESERVE    US $2,401.00

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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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Volvo S60 25L Turbo 1 2006 S60 25T AWD ParkAid Moon HtdSts HID SideAirBags    US $12,750.00

Volkswagen Jetta GL 1996 VW Jetta GL 4dr 5 Spd FL TWO OWNER    US $830.00

Toyota Toyota Custom Cab clean runs good TRUE NO RESERVE    US $790.00

Jeep Cherokee 1996 JEEP CHEROKEE    US $560.00

Chevrolet Blazer LS 2wd 1996 Chevy S 10 Blazer LS    US $860.00

Toyota Avalon 1996 Toyota Avalon NO RESERVE camry corolla    US $660.00

Mercedes Benz 300 Series 300sd 1984 Mercedes Benz 300sd for sale As Is No Reserve    US $530.00

Chevrolet Cavalier 2dr Cpe 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Coupe Automatic NO RESERVE    US $520.00

Volvo XC Cross Country 1999 Volvo V70XC Cross Country Wagon LK NR    US $980.00

Pontiac Grand Prix Very good condition    US $935.00

Chevrolet Malibu 1977 Chevrolet Malibu Classic NO RESERVE    US $710.00

Ford 1992 FORD FESTIVA 59000 MILES READY TO GO 45 MPG    US $1,000.00

Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Cpe GLS 2001 Oldsmobile Alero 2dr Cpe GLS Sunroof Leather Loade    US $3,350.00

Buick Roadmaster 4dr Wagon Es 1994 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Third Seat NO RESERV    US $969.00

Pontiac Grand Prix GT GT Damaged    US $900.00

BMW 5 Series 525I NO RESERVE    US $610.00

Ford Bronco XLT 1995 Ford Bronco 4X4 Runs Great NO RESERVE    US $805.00

Mazda MX 5 Miata MX 5 2002 Mazda Miata MX 5 FL Car Low Reserve Mint LOOK    US $1,000.00

Buick LeSabre 1998 BUICK LESABRE    US $329.00

Honda Civic EX 1997 Honda Civic EX Used Coupe SC    US $760.00

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