I need help buying a new car

[iggy]

What do you guys think about this 99' mercury cougar? is it overpriced? ($4,990 with 53,888mi) (i plan to talk them down a bit though).
www.cars.com/mercurycougarohio

Do you guys have any tips on buying cars in the winter?

Are there any legit websites online to look for cars besides cars.com?

I finally got my rental car last saturday after not having it for over 20 days. Nationwide told me they are going to quit paying for it on the 17th of January with no exceptions. (yes, i bitched a lot.... only thing i haven't done was call corporate).

So basically, I have till next week sometime to find a car.

My price range is up to $8,000.

I was considering buying a very shitty car or beater now, and then buying a nice car sometime in the summer when I have more money and more time to look around.

suggestions?

 

[iggy]

also, they said they're giving me $6,000 for my 01 cougar since it was in excellent condition....

 

[Strongbow]

Here is a tip, make them replace that fucking cassett player.

 

[miplank]

don't buy another cougar...it's a POS.

 

[miplank]

also, stay off cars.com

 

[SouthernLord]

Do you have a steady job iggs? I know youre in school. I'd put the money down on a late model car with low(er) miles.

I wouldnt pay 5g for a 12 year old car.

 

[Strongbow]

Buy from Plank, that ngr gots them bomb ass deals, and his shit don't have cassett players.

 

[Strongbow]

CARFAX, make them show you the fucking Carfax

 

[Arabian]

Lol at this thread!

 

[iggy]

Do you have a steady job iggs? I know youre in school. I'd put the money down on a late model car with low(er) miles.

I wouldnt pay 5g for a 12 year old car.

I work some construction with my dad, and do some lighting for the local theatre.
Been trying to get a bartending job around here for awhile.

this summer i'll probably do some landscaping again.