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I’m buying my first used car with a $10,000 budget. What would you avoid at all costs?
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I'm shopping for my first used car and my budget is around $10,000. What mistakes should I avoid and what would make you walk away immediately?
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Most replies focused on reliability, maintenance history, inspection reports, repair costs, and avoiding emotional buying decisions.
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I always pay for an independent inspection before buying. It has saved me from expensive mistakes more than once.
The seller's attitude matters too. If someone avoids questions or seems rushed, I usually move on.
I learned that the cheapest purchase price is not always the cheapest ownership experience.
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