| Looking to buy a used car? If so, you have a | | | | notice that this same reason is also listed as a con |
| decision to make. Do you want to buy a used | | | | to buying used cars for sale by owner. Why? |
| vehicle from a dealership or a car being sold by | | | | Because it works both ways. A used car dealer is |
| the owner? Used cars for sale by owner sound | | | | more likely to perform all repairs before placing |
| nice, but they do have their pros and cons. What | | | | the vehicle for sale. An owner? Not so much likely. |
| are they? | | | | The individuals who benefit from this (they have |
| The Pros | | | | more power to negotiate a lower selling price) are |
| The Costs: Lets get one thing out of the way | | | | those who are familiar with vehicles and those |
| right now; you are going to notice three things. | | | | who can perform all repairs themselves, much |
| First, some sellers are asking what the Kelley Blue | | | | cheaper. |
| Book recommends. Second, some sellers are | | | | No Over-the-Top Selling: Of course used cars for |
| going to ask for less because they want to get | | | | sale by owner sellers want to make a sale. The |
| rid of the car and now. Third, you are going to | | | | difference is their job rarely depends on you |
| find some sellers who are asking for more than | | | | saying "yes." Although you are likely to get a sales |
| what the Kelley Blue Book recommends. Why? | | | | pitch, you aren't going to be bombarded with one. |
| They either need to payoff the auto loan first or | | | | Say no at a dealership and you will likely get "are |
| just see dollar signs in their eyes. Despite the | | | | you sure" or "well come look at this car instead." |
| possibility of a variance, most cars for sale by | | | | When dealing with a seller, you are likely to get |
| owner do present a good deal for the buyer. | | | | "okay, well thanks; have a nice day. |
| Repairs Not Always Made: In a minute, you will | | | | |