Are you in a (parking/gas focus) or rural area (reliability/distance focus)?
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📍 Buy the most boring, well-maintained car you can find. Style is a luxury; transport is a necessity. To help you find the best options, let me know: What is your total cash budget or monthly payment limit ? How many miles do you drive per day? buying a used car on minimum wage
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An old BMW is cheap to buy but will bankrupt you in repairs. Are you in a (parking/gas focus) or rural
Don't skip the inspection to save $100; it could cost you $2,000 later.
These dealers often have predatory interest rates (20%+). Style is a luxury; transport is a necessity
When your budget is tight, reliability is the only feature that matters.