# Buying a new car

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buying-a-new-car/272800>\
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**Created:** [October 8, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buying-a-new-car/272800 "2008-10-08T16:11:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![DanontheMoon](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/user_avatar/forum.kirupa.com/danonthemoon/32/7436_2.png) [@DanontheMoon](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/DanontheMoon)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/buying-a-new-car/272800/1 "2008-10-08T16:11:04Z")

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So, the Campaign-mobile finally tanked on me. Engine’s locked up :|, and I’m \*\*\*\* outta luck as far as getting to work goes. I need to find a new car, fast, lest I spend about 5-6 hours on mass transit (or what passes for it) for as long as I have this job.

I’m looking for something used and Japanese, like a Honda or a Toyota, maybe a Scion.:chinaman:  
I’m not trying to spend more than $6-$7k, and have $1k to put down. What I’m asking is, what are some tips when it comes to the actual buying process? My involvement in the political arena has indeed led to a keen understanding of the finer points of the art of bull$#!+, so I have a decent idea of what kind of shuck and jive dealers are going to give me. I know when I’m being tested or felt out, but tell me, what sort of horror stories about buying cars do the rest of you have?