Buying a good used car involves more than just kicking the tires and writing a check. In this new third edition, Jim Mateja provides almost foolproof guidelines for a used car purchase. He brings his buying tips up to date to include the most recent batch of used cars.
Buying a good used car involves more than just kicking the tires and writing a check. In this new third edition, Jim Mateja provides almost foolproof guidelines for a used car purchase. He brings his buying tips up to date to include the most recent batch of used cars.
IntroductionixWhy Used? A Matter of Record1Availability and Pricing: Upsizing the Downsized12Coupe or Convertible? Defining the Car You Need20Teenagers and Cars: What Every Parent Should Know25Cars to Look for, Part 1: Sales Leaders29Cars to Look Out for, Part 1: The Three R's38Cars to Look Out for, Part 2: Floods, Fleets and Grays44Cars to Look Out for, Part 3: Lemon Tarts48Cars to Look for, Part 2: Cream Puffs57Where to Look: Friends, Fleas and Dealers62Regulations: Some New Rules of the Game67The Inspection, Part 1: The Once Over and Once Under74The Inspection, Part 2: Emissions Control89Bringing in the Pros: Your Mechanic and Your Insurance Agent93The Test Drive: A Learning Experience98