Narrow Your Choices. Consider your wants and your needs. How will you be using your used car? Will it be primarily a freeway commuter to work and back? How much room do you need for passengers or cargo? Do you have any sports or hobbies that require extra room or special features like 4WD? Is fuel economy important or are you more interested in high performance? Do you have a preference for import or domestic brands? How much do you have to spend? What body style do you prefer4-door, 2-door, hatchback, sedan, coupe, SUV, wagon, truck, sports car? The choices are endless but by narrowing your search down to a few models, you can significantly simplify your search.
Know Where to Look. Whether you buy from a dealer or an individual seller, the Internet has made finding used cars that meet your requirement easier than ever before. Most dealerships have websites listing available used cars that include photos, specifications and prices. National chains such as CarMax maintain large inventories that are easily search by make, model, price, etc. Individual sellers often list their vehicles online at websites such as Craigslist.org, ebaymotors.com or autotrader.com. You may find the car of your dreams in the local grocery store parking lot with a For Sale sign taped to the back window but you can expand your reach with just a few clicks of your computer mouse.



