How to Buy a Used Car for $300 (Runs and Drives)

How to buy a used car for $300. I show you where to find inexpensive used cars that need work so you can fix them up and have a reliable car. I also show you test driving the car, negotiating with the owner, and go over what needs to be fixed! This is how to inspect a used car for purchase!

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[eliaswilson]

How to see Chris’ face: sell your car on auto tempest for a reasonable price

[pz__]

I like how Chris still likes comments even after 2 years

[david-]

I couldn’t find a single car under 500$ on autotempest as of 2024 lol

[ndrangersww]

I've been binge watching your videos for years. I recently bought a 2003 Silverado for relatively cheap and I just wanna say without your videos I would be lost. You're straight to the point and insanely descriptive. From power steering to battling rust on a vehicle that has been driving through New England winters for 20 years, I've been able to fix it because of your videos. So thank you man

[aidan]

that poor guy is gonna watch this video and see he couldve gotten $400

[pakin]

11:00 I got so scared I thought someone hit them 😂😂😂

[peenusweenus]

I remember watching this when it came out. Since then I got my own $300 EJ8 and am pretty much following in your footsteps redoing EVERYTHING. Mine even had a cracked head too (wasn't aware for a while) Your video's were great years ago when i knew nothing and are still enjoyable and useful. Thanks chris you'll always be a major part of this community.

[tjr]

Man love how this channel has grown. Fun fact. Few months ago me and a buddy took my ranger with one them trailers on a 3 hour trip to get a mightymax your vids definitely showed me how to look for stuff like that small issues and stuff. Got it with no spark and no fuel but seen it was just a missing fuse and seen he was buying relays thinking thag was the issue (I have a little experience with them trucks lol) seen there was a set of barring so needed that speedo cable just a good amount of work seen he had a fuel pump for it. But he had most the parts it needed. But for 300 got the thing and towed it home. But the best part is with them smaller trucks you can make them fishtail pretty quick at 80-85 or so lol but they are horrible to back up with guess where it’s such a short wheel base

[JBandMJLoverever]

11:00 wtf dude I literally had a heart attack

[smallboihaterstage]

Chris is still hearting comments even 2 years after it was posted.

[katydid]

I have a love for the little Honda and Toyota sports cars. This looks like a fun little project car and definitely a solid daily driver for someone who needs a fun point A to point B driver that doesn't need too much upkeep to keep things running. Thanks for the video Chris.

I've got another generation of Grandkids learning the basics for car maintenance now, and they want a little project car for their first. (My dad made us buy our own cars and work on them before we could get a license.) At the time I thought he was being too hard on us but those first few years of being an adult mean that you don't have a whole lot of money but you tend to have plenty of time. I've gotten myself out of more than one jam and even though I definitely made mistakes, I learned to fix them, and once you've done something once the process becomes more intuitive as you go along.

To anyone reading this, make mistakes, if you have to incredible hulk it, penetrating fluid and a drink (hopefully non alcoholic) are you best friends. Have patience and know that when you finally have those bolts off and a 10mm in the engine bay, your car will still keep chugging along. I bought one car that I couldn't find the source of the jingling even after I checked the suspension and engine. I crawled under the car again, thinking I might have to get it to a specialist mechanic when I took a test drive around the block and found a 10mm socket on the driveway. No more jingling and that car ended up being a capable little 4x4 for where we lived in the boonies.

[jediluke]

I grew up with Chris fix. i wanted to say thank you! i now work on all vehicles with no problem. I'm never uncomfortable and have a good foundation with mechanics. thank you, it wouldn't have been possibly without your content

[JohnHunterGR]

I wanna see the whole process! from zero to hero!
Keep up Chris!

[moriahjohnthejohnsons]

I think he sold for $300 because ur Chris Fix. He was excited to see you.

[santiagomartinez]

I been watching your videos for about 2 years now and it’s incredible how much I have learned from him. From learning how to detail cars to fixing cars.!!! Love your vids looking forward to watching 🔥🔥vids

[teachervlogs]

I have been an avid fan from the Philippines, Chris. I really love what you do. I'm a school teacher who dreams of having a super reliable daily driver. Makes me wanna wish you're just a few blocks away and ask your cheapest car. Merry Christmas!

[grannysquareswagonwheels]

Do the individual videos about head gasket replacement, the shifter bushings, drum to disc brakes, etc.

[ese_chicano]

I recently gotten a 2003 acura cl for $1000 its my first car. I bought it from my mom and i been doing lil things so far to make the car feel way more comfortable to drive such as leds under the dash, headlight bulbs, hood struts, an aftermarket single din radio, window tint, and matching tail lights since it had 2 different ones and im doing this build on a budget too and i learned so much from watching your videos i been watching your videos for 5 years now and they help out alot since i like to diy anything on my car to save money and helps with my future career since it helps me keep track and know what was done to the car

[factsnolies]

We need another detail cleaning video. Those are always so satisfying to watch.

[NoseCandyKermit]

I never thought I would watch a video called "how to buy a car"