Saw a commercial on tv saying that Grand Prairie Ford has all their used cars for sale at $49 down (+tt&l) and pay the payments on the window. They also said that "your job is your credit," so there might be a little something affordable there for those looking for a used car.
Watch out for the number of payments though... reading the "small print" on their commercial, the $169 a month car had 75 payments. Wow, that's more than 6 years! Consider the age of the vehicle if you do something like that. Just my 2 cents.
If you've done business with Grand Prairie Ford, please reply back to this post and let folks know how you were treated there.
Used Cars in Dallas Area
Find a Used Car in Dallas
- Web2Carz.com
- Great site to buy or sell used cars. They can even help you get financed, no matter what your credit situation, before you even step foot on the lot.
- CarsDirect.com.
lets you search many of the larger used car dealerships in the Dallas area, all at once. Simply plug in your zip code in the used car box, and you'll be amazed.
- eBay Motors
is often overlooked by used car seekers. Many local used car dealerships, as well as individual sellers sell their used cars on eBay. Here are some links to see what's available in the Dallas area:
Used Cars in Dallas Under $5,000 and $10,000 on eBay
Got Cash? Here are some great used car classifieds from individual sellers. There are some great used car deals here for under $5,000:Need Financing?
Here are some classifieds from local Dallas car dealers that offer some great car deals for under $5,000. Check the ad for available financing:Tuesday
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Things Never to Tell a Car Salesman
Here are some things that you NEVER want to tell a car salesman.
- "I love, love, love this car" - you'll likely get a response like "That's a really hot car and we had someone in here just the other day and... He just won't take less than..."
- "I need to get a car by tomorrow" - He'll know you won't be looking too closely at the particulars of the deal and you aren't likely to drive across town to try to get a better price.
It also means you're more likely to accept whatever he shows you from the dealership's inventory even if it doesn't exactly suit you... i.e. that piece of crap sitting on the back lot for the last year. - "I need a monthly payment of..." - Almost any given monthly payment is possible provided the loan is long enough and the downpayment is big enough. To understand how much car you can really afford, you need more than a monthly payment figure. Know what monthly payment you want, for how long and how much you want to pay up front. You also need a fairly good idea of what your trade-in is worth.
- "My trade-in's outside" - If you hand over your keys to save time, consider the downside... guess what's going to happen if you reach an impasse in the negotiations and decide it's time to leave. You'll have to ask for you car keys back. And, odds are good, they will have been misplaced.
- "My credit's a little spotty" - Many people underestimate their own credit rating - and they're the people who are big moneymakers for car dealers. Part of the interest you pay is shared with the dealership, so they might be pleased to confirm your belief that you don't qualify for a low interest rate. To make sure you're getting the best financing deal, secure your own financing before you start shopping. Having another loan in place - one you can use if you don't like what the dealership is offering - gives you negotiating power. It also lets you know exactly what you qualify for.
Source: http://money.cnn.com
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Online Car Loans
To help you save even more money on your used car purchase, make sure to check out an online car loan.
You can get pre-approved for a used car loan from the comfort of home. There's no need to sit around at a used car dealership for hours waiting for financing.
You'll know:
and get a no-obligation used car financing quote. They work with people with any credit situation.
- How much you can spend
- How much your monthly payments will be