| Looking to save a bundle on transportation? | | | | the car that might indicate leaking fluids. |
| Try buying a clunker. That's right, I'm talk | | | | Listen for any odd noises, and attempt to |
| about one of those super beat up, | | | | determine where they come from. Don't let |
| underpowered, ugly little cars that somehow | | | | anything that's even slightly suspicious |
| manages to keep running into today. | | | | slide. |
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| Why would you do this to yourself? Well, | | | | Make you you get a chance to look under the |
| because of their extremely low prices and low | | | | hood. And, look for leakage, and listen for |
| insurance costs, you can buy a clunker and | | | | odd noises. Ask for maintenance records, and |
| save yourself thousands of dollars that you | | | | make sure that at critical maintenance (i.e., |
| can use to buy things that are more important | | | | timing belt) has taken place. Don't let any |
| to you. | | | | little thing slide. |
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| Of course, you can't just grab $2000 dollars | | | | If you are careful to scrutinize the car |
| and buy the first you find with that amount. | | | | before buying, you should have an idea of |
| No, you need to do some basic research, and | | | | whether it has been well cared for or not. |
| see what kinds of cars are holding up for the | | | | If you like what you see, and the price is |
| long haul. I myself am a big fan of Hondas | | | | right, go ahead and buy. Otherwise, don't be |
| (Civics and Accord) as well as Toyota | | | | afraid to walk, as these types of cars are |
| Corollas, but there are many other ultra | | | | hardly rare and exotic. You can always go |
| durable vehicles out there, if you know where | | | | elsewhere and find yourself a deal. |
| to look. | | | | |
| | | | So, I hope this gives you some insight into |
| Once you have car in mind, it's time to hit | | | | how you can about buying a money saving |
| the listings and see what you can find. If | | | | clunker that will serve you well for years to |
| you've done your homework, you should be able | | | | come. I've been driving my clunker for the |
| to spot the best deals pretty quickly, and | | | | past 5 years, and it has been saving me tons |
| put them o your short list. | | | | of money ever since. It may not be |
| | | | glamorous, but I get a good feeling knowing |
| Now, this is really important when you're | | | | that my money is now free to be spent on the |
| looking for a clunker. When you visit and | | | | more important things in life. Buy a |
| test drive, you really need to be on the | | | | clunker, and you'll get to experience this |
| lookout for problems. Look for spots under | | | | feeling too. |