This is important, when you’re buying a cheap car. Most will have at least 100,000 miles though you will occasionally find a great deal on a car with many less. One of my Subaru Wagons had just 70,000 miles on it when I bought it for $1250 cash. I consider buying a car if it has less than about 120,000 miles. These cars are known to go to 180,000-200,000.

You wouldn’t think this would matter but does it ever. Usually a person making car payments takes good care of the car at least for the first five years. Changes the oil. Has regular maintenance. Then once it’s paid off, owners sometimes slack off a bit.

Try to stick with cars that have just one owner. If it has more than one, find out why. It could indicate a problematic car.

To Be Continued...