When I leave my home to look at a car after all the research and screening, I feel pretty confident I will be looking at a quality used car. Even so, I still have to do an inspection and so will you. The goal of my inspection is to minimize the risk of buying a […]
In this episode of the Cash Car Convert Podcast I will cover 10 questions you should ask before going to see a used car. To quote the old Yellow Pages commercial, “Let your fingers do the walking.” Do spend your time or gas needlessly. Prequalify each car before you drive to inspect. 10 Questions to qualify […]
I’ve talked a lot about buying cash cars. I have said most people can’t afford the depreciation that comes with buying a new car. and cautioned about buying one on credit. I will tell you a cautionary tale of my own new car experience and the lessons I learned from it. When I was 21 […]
We are fortunate to have Ron Montoya, Consumer Advice Editor with Edmunds.com. Ron has been with Edmunds since 2008. Today, Ron shares with us his insights on buying inexpensive used cars. He also shares information on what to avoid, the need to find a good mechanic, and details on the Edmunds.com’s Debt Free Car Project. […]
Introduction to James Kinson and the Cash Car Convert Podcast. How Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover changed my life and how I now plan to help others. Click to Listen
What has become a go to shopping hub for just about everything. Craigslist.org. I know my wife and I often use it. We have bought and sold many items on craigslist. Everything from furniture to sporting goods. What about used cars? Can a good used car be found? Yes, it can be a good site for […]
Do you judge people by their cars? Look at the two cars above. Can you tell which car is driven by a millionaire and which is driven by someone in debt living paycheck to paycheck? No? Neither can I. I have heard it said never judge a book by its cover. I am going to […]
AutoTrader.com is my go to search tool for locating quality used cars. AutoTrader.com has a great deal of information available on it beyond search capabilities. AutoTrader.com has links to allow you to search for cars for sale, do car research, sell your car, trade your car or locate dealers, loans, and insurance. In this post I will focus […]
This is my favorite time in the used car purchasing process. Finally getting to purchase a “new” car after all the work and getting to drive a quality used car home. If you have followed my previous posts in your used car search, you have done your research and found a car that makes sense […]
When I leave my home to look at a car after all the research and screening, I feel pretty confident I will be looking at a quality used car. Even so, I still have to do my an inspection and so will you. The goal of my inspection is to minimize the risk of buying […]