How To Buy a Good Used Car Cheap - Full DIY Inspection

In this video you'll find out why an old Nissan Sentra is a better choice then a Toyota or a Honda! We walk you through 6 essential things you want to do when you're looking for a used car that is cheap AND will last.
Make sure to watch all the way through and save yourself from buying a lemon!

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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Tip 1
02:42 Tip 2
05:00 Tip 3
07:03 Tip 4
08:21 Tip 5
08:47 Tip 6
10:10 Bonus

[MikaMikaMika]

Bought an 03 corolla with 60000 miles on it 2 years ago in the Uk for 1800 dollars (well, equivalent in pounds) and it's been great, didn't realise how good a deal I got on it. Been lovely driving it, no issues.

[KendrasEdge]

Except a Corolla or civic, if it’s been cared for, can easily hit 500k miles like it’s nothing. A Nissan with a Jatco most likely ain’t lasting that many miles, but as you said; $3k for 3-4 years of a car isn’t a bad thing!
God bless~

[wkfmogb]

Thank you for the info. Everyone needs a friend like you when looking for a car. I have a 2011 Impala that runs great but does have an oil leak and a lot of highway miles. I do need a new car, but it is a little scary of the folks that sell vehicles independent or car dealers.

[drahgsukray]

Awesome video, especially part about owners and their house. If owner/S have a nice taken care place, chances are they also took care of the car. I never seen owner with junky place and awesome car, usually car is as beaten up as their place.

[mrd]

Pro tip: if you call someone about a car, you should say "I am calling about the car for sale" and if they say "what car are you interested in?" Hang up

[rabudman]

All good points. I would add that the country of manufacture plays an important role in the quality of the car. Check the VIN - Japanese cars "manufactured in Japan" the VIN starts with a "J" and are of better quality (probably like the Nissan in this vid). Cars made in North America the VIN start with either a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5. The number for Canada is "2" and while not as good as Japan built models, rank second - in my experience. Dealerships will say it doesn't matter.

[Pat-Van-Canada]

great video and much needed in today's world. How can people spend so much on their new cars. One day the economy is going to come off the tracks and there will be so many defaults and bad car loans.

[ronrobertson]

Very good comprehensive video. I may have missed it - was it mentioned to check the pavement under the car for leaking fluids after the test drive?

[pqf]

What this means is I need to hire a mechanic for the inspection....great video btw

[Tepenahs]

I want to add that there’s no shame in buying a used car that isn’t considered flashy. I recently bought an 18 year old car for a few thousand dollars that was owned by an older man and he had all the records. Having a paid off car feels much better than a payment, even if I can afford one.

[kelpodelpog]

very true this beats honda/toyota in terms of value.. the toyota tax is real.. it really is a case by case basis with cars and their maitaance which determine their reliability

[mediaguy]

Make sure the title has their name on it. Can’t stress enough. I bought a car years ago that the title was all fucked up and it was a pain in the ass to register it. Don’t support title jumpers/flippers. Seriously

[jt]

Stay away from junky German cars, as per Scotty Kilmer.
True a Honda or Toyota with higher miles will have more issues.

[mayg]

What if you're buying from an agent or dealership

[Hellcat]

Never take advice from a dude saying to buy a used Nissan over a used Honda or Toyota.

[lostmind]

Nissan used to be good but not anymore like before like from the 1980s and 1990s.

[kamikazi]

1997 Corolla here still going strong, it has rescued many of my friends who brand new car has left them stranded, I’ll rather sell my 2009 maxima than let my 97 Corolla go.