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I've bought new, used, private party, dealers. Here's my take:
1. Always, always, always get the car checked out by a trusted mechanic. I don't care if it's from a dealer or private seller. Do it.
2. Trust your gut. If the car seems fantastic, but you don't like the seller, walk.
3. If it seems too good to be true...it may still be true, but use your common sense about why. A seller liquidating an estate vehicle just wants it gone. Someone without a good, verifiable story for the low price...walk. And don't be stupid, nobody ships cars for $3500.
4. Make sure you understand total cost of ownership. Lower price now does not always equal the best deal in the long run.
5. Kelly Bluebook is a good start, but check out the prices on Craigslist for models you're interested in to get an idea of "real life" pricing.
Good luck!
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