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  • List of cars under $10000 dollars for 2012

    cars for $10000 dollars

    Considering the average new car price has shot up to over $30,000 for 2012, many consumers had shifted their aim to buy used car instead of a new one. It is weary for many people to serve a car loan for couple years. It is also tired to tolerate the depreciation of a new car in the first two years of ownership. Therefore, here we did a research and come out the list of cars under $10,000 dollars or cars with the price close to $10,000 for 2012 base on the information from local newspaper classified, online used car portal including Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, and Autotrader. Some of these cars are cheap to buy, give pretty good mileage, and easy to maintain.

    2004 GMC Yukon

    The 2004 GMC Yukon is best for people with large family who need a spacious car for up to nine passengers. It has large boot for luggage when the 8th and 9th seat is not in use. Powerful engine, strong body, and roomy are what best to describe it. The thing that is not so good about the car is the interior material and also fuel efficiency which could be better.
    Market price: $8,500 to $9,000
    Fuel economy: 14 city/18 highway mpg

    2006 Honda Accord

    The 2006 Honda Accord is a great sedan, solid interior, safe to drive as it achieves high scores for crash test, and the name “Accord” is reputable across the country. An Accord with hundred thousand miles put on the engine is nothing compared to other cars in the same category.
    Market price: $8,500 to $9,000
    Fuel economy: 23 city/31 highway mpg

    2007 Ford Ranger SuperCab

    Go go Power Ranger, go go Ford Ranger. Whether it is the XL, STX, XLT, or SPORT version, the Ranger never let you down with the 4-liter V6 engine either on-road or off-road.
    Market price: $8,000 to $9,000
    Fuel economy: 21 city/26 highway mpg

    2006 Ford Mustang

    Muscle car lovers will love Mustang. It is one good choice for people who want a cool retro V8 ride with the budget below $10,000.
    Market price: $8,900 to $10,000
    Fuel economy: 17 city/26 highway mpg

    2006 Ford Explorer SUV

    The truck-based 2006 Ford Explorer is an excellent SUV. Good handling, luxury and quiet interior with enough space for its passengers. With the new car price for 2012 model from $28,280, the 2006 is yet another choice for SUV lovers.
    Market price: $9,100 to $10,000
    Fuel economy: 14 city/19 highway mpg

    2010 Kia Rio Sedan

    Good fuel economy, attractive price tag, and near-to-new. The 2010 Kia Rio Sedan is definitely a great choice for consumer who prefers a close-to-new ride but wants to avoid the first two years depreciation. The only thing disappointment we have for this car is bad crash test result.
    Market price: $9,500 to $10,000
    Fuel economy: 28 city/34 highway mpg

    2007 Chevrolet Impala

    With 3.5L V6 flex-fuel engine, the 2007 Chevrolet Impala is a quiet and powerful six-seater car. Attractive outlook as well as stylish interior. With the budget under $10,000, LS and LT can be considered. LTZ and SS is with the market price from $12,300 to $13,500.
    Market price: $9,600 to $9,900
    Fuel economy: 18 city/28 highway mpg

    2007 Ford Escape

    For 2007 model year, only the XLS is below $10,000. It will be a good choice for those who prefer newer model year with basic performance. Otherwise, 2006 Ford Escape XLS, XLT, and XLT Sport are good powerful cars with V6 engine, large cargo capacity, and under $10,000 dollars.
    Market price: $9,200 to $9,800
    Fuel economy: 21 city/27 highway mpg

    2007 Ford Taurus

    The Ford Taurus is one of the cheap used cars in the market. The interior is roomy and can fit up to six persons although it is often called a midsize family car.
    Market price: $7,500 to $8,500
    Fuel economy: 18 city/25 highway mpg

    2007 Honda Civic Sedan

    Highly recommended based on the details inspection we did on a 2007 Honda Civic. Great mileage, comfortable interior, reliable engine, and most important, very low maintenance cost over the year. Definitely a 5-star sedan car!
    Market price: From $8,500
    Fuel economy: 26 city/34 highway mpg

    2006 Toyota Camry Sedan

    The Toyota Camry is a car aimed for the USmarket. It has all it takes for an American to enjoy the car. Roomy, strong reputation, good safety features, and high second-hand value. See the 2012 Toyota Camry.
    Market price: From $8,800
    Fuel economy: 21 city/30 highway mpg

    2005 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel

    What else can be happier when the car price is cheap and the fuel is even cheaper for a car? The 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Diesel it the one, yes it is! The car is powerful with TDI power plant although it is diesel-powered. The interior is made with high quality materials and not those cheap plastic materials.
    Market price: From $9,400
    Fuel economy: 31 city/39 highway mpg

    That is the top 12 our editor picked. If that is not your flavor, the rest of the cars under $10,000 dollars in the list here may be suitable for you.

    1. 2004 Cadillac CTS: from $8,900, 17 city/24 highway mpg
    2. 2010 Chevrolet Aveo Sedan: from $9,000, 27 city/35 highway mpg
    3. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt LT: from $9,900, 25 city/37 highway mpg
    4. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab: from $9,200, 14 city/19 highway mpg
    5. 2008 Dodge Caliber Wagon: from $7,900, 24 city/29 highway mpg
    6. 2007 Dodge Caravan SE: from $7,700, 17 city/24 highway mpg
    7. 2005 Ford Expedition XLS: from $9,000, 13 city/18 highway mpg
    8. 2005 Ford F150 SuperCab: from $8,600, 13 city/18 highway mpg
    9. 2005 Honda Odysse: from $8,600, 17 city/23 highway mpg
    10. 2009 Hyundai Accent Hatchback: from $7,400, 27 city/33 highway mpg
    11. 2008 Kia Optima: from $8,900, 21 city/31 highway mpg
    12. 2009 Kia Spectra LX, EX, or SX: from $8,200, 24 city/32 highway mpg
    13. 2008 Mazda MAZDA3: from $9,000, 24 city/32 highway mpg
    14. 2005 Mercury Sable LS: from $6,200, 18 city/25 highway mpg
    15. 2007 Nissan Sentra: from $8,200, 24 city/31 highway mpg
    16. 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan: from $8,700, 18 city/28 highway mpg
    17. 2008 Pontiac Vibe Wagon: from $9,900, 26 city/33 highway mpg
    18. 2007 Scion tC Hatchback: from $8,700, 20 city/27 highway mpg
    19. 2008 Toyota Corolla CE, S, LE: from $9,400, 28 city/37 highway mpg

  • Steps to buy a used car

    There are steps to know when buying a used car either from private seller or direct owner. With the help of technology, many car owners can now direct upload their advertisement to the internet with little cost or totally free. This has bring a lots of freedom for shoppers to direct purchase a used car from owner without have to pay extra cost for used car dealer’s profit.

    However, when there is expediency, there is difficulty. Scams could be happened when an advertising company neglects to filter out the scams advertisement. Therefore, here are some steps to follow when buying a car either from private seller or used car dealer.

    Step 1 Get a vehicle report of the car

    Once you have known which car you would like to purchase, you can easily get a vehicle history reports from either CARFAX or Autocheck through internet. These reports are less than $30 dollars but it buys you a certainty. It tells you the title information of the car (normal, salvage, or junk), accident history, lemon history, number of owners, or any flood damage history. All these information are worth for just $30 dollars.

    Step 2 Check out the car

    Three don’t, don’t have a hungry stomach when viewing the car, don’t view the car at night time, and don’t go with empty hands. Here are few things to check:

    Car body: Look carefully each of every part of the car body and see if there is any dented part. A car that had any accident before will not have smooth texture. This is because some car paint shops just restore the car with some cheap skills like knocking or using suction cups to restore dented area, and then paint the same color. You should also check the car color whether it is consistent. Inconsistent body color means some part has been fixed before. Alternatively, you can also use a small piece of magnet to see if the car body has a major repair before. If there is any part that the magnet doesn’t stick, it means that part has been repaired with non-magnetic material like filler.

    Car engine: Open the car hood, pull out the dipstick and see if the engine oil is at the right level. If it is not, it means the owner did not really maintain the car well. See also if there is any oil leaking around the engine. For example, transmission oil, engine oil, coolant, or brake oil. Not to forget to check the engine number, it must match with the document. Other than that, check if there are any broken parts like cracked hoses.

    Car body/chassis number: Check the VIN number. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) must be match with the document, CARFAX report or grant.

    Windshield: Often windshield look like nothing wrong in a good tinted. Check properly to see if there is any cracked or small hole at every piece of glass on the car.

    Car wheels and tires: Common sense will tell you if it is a new tire. Check each wheel and see if there is any unbalance. If one tire looks newer than another, that literally means the alignment and balancing of the car is not in good condition. You can use a ruler or a coin to check the tire thread.

    Car interior: Bad car that always park under sunlight or under rain will not have a nice smooth dashboard. Check the dashboard color and also check if there is any fracture on it. Check also if all the lights and electronics are working in proper condition.

    Car carpet: Most of the people overlook this especially when buying an older car like 1999 or earlier car. Remove the carpet and see if there is any hole underneath, if there yes, give up the car. See also if the carpet is still in good form. A few pieces of car carpet or floor mat could cost up to 100 dollars.

    To get into more details, see what to check when buying used cars.

    Step 3 Time to test drive

    Do not feel pity to the car while you test drive. Try running it up to 80-100 km/h and feeling if there is any shaking or weird sound. See some of the symptoms of worn automatic transmission here. Do not give too much of love to the car by driving 20-30 km/h but we did not advice you to rape it over 100 km/h too. After been driving for a while, stop the car and open the car hood with the engine running. Don’t touch anything with your own hand and just try to smell if there is any burning or smoke or check for splattered oil.

    Step 4 Make a down payment or deposit

    Ask the same thing in three different shops will not waste your money. Try to look for other seller with the same model of car you want before making your decision. Once you have made your decision, you need car bill of sale. Write down all the promises clearly in the bill of sale and the selling amount. The down payment shouldn’t be too much and it should be around 1-3% of the car amount. This is because you will still have to bring the car for inspection. What if the inspection failed and the owner not willing to return the deposit to you?

    Step 5 Bringing the car for inspection

    This is depending on buyer and seller. Some buyer does not prefer to pay any deposit or down payment until they confirmed the car is clean and able to transfer the ownership. In this case, buyer and seller will have to bring the car go to inspection together. If the seller trusts the buyer, the buyer can bring the car for inspection alone. In Malaysia, it is a must to inspect the car at Puspakom before you can transfer the ownership of any vehicle.

    Step 6 Transfer of ownership

    Now the inspection is done and you have confirmed that the car is ready to transfer the ownership, you can pay the balance to the seller and transfer the ownership. If you are getting a car loan, you will have to wait until the loan is approved and the money is transferred to the owner, and then only transfer the ownership of the car. Happy dealing!

  • Used car buying tips: Choosing the model year of a used car

    Here is a very useful used car buying tips for anyone who is in the middle of buying a used car or plan to buy your next car. Often there are many questions to ask when buying a used car, and one of the most important questions is, which year of the car should I buy? Let’s say you have already have in mind to purchase a used Toyota Prius, but which year is the best suitable for you? Here are some of the calculations that could solve the dilemma (We use a Toyota Prius as an example, it could be any car). (more…)

  • Top five best used car to buy

    With more and more hybrid and electric cars entered the automobile world lately, the list of best used car to buy in 2010 needed an update. Find the top five best used car to buy in 2011. Best used cars means cars that value for money, reliable, low fuel consumption, and off course, comfortable to ride on. (more…)

  • Used cars for sale by owner

    Catch the top three myths of why there are so many potential buyers keep looking for used cars for sale by owner and why there are seller prefers to sell their cars privately. It is simple, easy, and fast to sell off a car to car dealers compare to sell it privately but there are reasons why car owner prefer to keep their car longer for the next buyer rather than sell it to car dealers. Check out the myths here and calculate the profit yourself based on these reasons.

    What buyers think?

    There are few reasons for buyers who like to look for used cars direct sales by owner and do not prefer to buy any used cars from car dealers. First is the car price. Car dealers usually marked up the car price higher than what you can imagine. For example, if they trade in a Ford Taurus for $13,000, they will probably sell it for $15,000 to $16,000. Here is where buyers do the math. If he buys the car directly from owner, he could have saved up to $3000 dollars for the same car. Some buyers prefer to buy a well-taken care car from private seller who loves their cars. A car own by real car enthusiast will be well maintained by the owner until the last day it is going to sell. Please take note that buyer have to beware of car dealers scams where they pretend to be private seller and advertise the car as “direct owner”.

    What car seller thinks?

    Seller who wants to sell their car privately without go through any car dealers mainly is just because of money. Car dealers need profit, and their profit usually comes from the difference between what they buy in and sell out. Therefore, car dealers can only offer what is lower than the market value to seller and that’s what makes them prefer to sell the car privately. See also used cars by owner.

    There are few things you need to know if you prefer buying used cars direct from owner. Buyers need to check the car history properly before they get into deal. Buyers have to make sure the car is legal with correct title, for example, not salvage, not impounded. Other than that, buyer will have to get car loan and get the name transferred legally through proper process. We recommend both parties to use car bill of sale and do not just promise anything verbally. In a nutshell, if a seller wants to sell off the car quickly the only choice is to go through car dealers because they have cash otherwise seller have to hold the car until a potential buyer show up. Check out www.carsut.com if you are looking for used cars for sale by owner or if you want to sell a car privately.

    Whether you are buying or selling used cars, finding used cars by owner or by dealers, considering what kind of cars best suitable for you, these tips here will definitely give you a hand. Buying or selling a car unlike buying a fish from market. It requires some skills in a car deal. As long as buyer buys the car he wants and owner sell the car within the price he expected, that’s a good deal.

    There are many online portals like Carsut.com where you can find many used cars for sale by owner in your area. On the other hand, you can also advertise if you want to sell a car by yourself.

    Tips for cars owner

    As a car owner, if you are looking forward to sell your car privately without go through car dealers, there are some preparation work you must do. Car buyer typically wants a clean and good condition car. Make sure you clean the car before any buyer come and view it. Clean the exterior, windows, tires, license plates, and detail the interior including gear knobs, dashboard, car seats, carpet and upholstery. Give a good first impression for buyer when viewing the car.

    Buyers who look for used cars for sale by owner typically because they look for a cheaper car but not dealer car price. Survey properly the market price of your car and determine one price that will attract buyers. Other than price, state clearly the basic things the car has in your advertisement including mention the mileage, mention how you take care of the car, and explain if there are any aftermarket car accessories has been added to the car.

    Tips for car buyer

    There are few things you need to take note if you are finding used cars by owner. What you need to do first is to roughly browse through cars for sales website or advertisement and determine estimated market price of the car you wish to buy. Find what the highest selling price is and the lowest selling price. Beware of some car price that is too low to be believed. Arrange with the seller at safe place to view the car. Bring a mechanic with you if you are not familiar with cars. There are some car dealers try to sell a car by telling people it is direct from owner. Therefore beware of these scams if you are truly looking for used cars by owner.