Buy a Compact Car

Method 1 of 4: Calculate Your Finances

    1Determine how much you can afford in payments each month if you plan to finance the car.
  
    2Decide how much money you can pay upfront, whether you are planning to put a down payment on a compact car or buy one outright.

    3Think about trading your old car in to help lower the cost of the new compact car.

    4Consider the expense of insurance premiums on each car that interests you. Keep in mind that vehicles with a lot of safety features and high ratings on crash tests tend to come with lower insurance rates. Also note that compact cars in general can have high insurance rates since they are more likely than larger cars to sustain excessive damages in an accident.

Method 2 of 4: Choose a Car That Appeals to You

    1Select the features in a compact car that are most important to you. These may include safety, handling, comfort, appearance, gas mileage or overall value.

    2Think about what you will use the car for. A car that is excellent for daily work commutes may not be great for road trips. Note that some compact cars have more spacious interiors than others, even if the exteriors look the same size.

    3Find out the extra options available for each vehicle if you are buying a new compact car. Features that used to only be available on luxury cars are now typically offered on compact cars, so you have several options, including heated leather seats, push-button start, and navigation systems.

Method 3 of 4: Get Opinions on Each Car

    1Talk to friends and family members who have one of the compact cars you are considering. Find out what they think about important factors like how the car handles, the comfort of the interior and the gas mileage it gets. Pay particular attention to opinions on the first two factors, as comfort and handling are two details that many compact cars are not known for.

    2Read reviews and ratings compiled by the professionals, which are often found in magazines or reputable websites.

    3Check out reviews given by car owners on websites that let the readers do the rating. This offers an overview of the pros and cons of each compact car by someone with experience driving it.

Method 4 of 4: Test Out the Car

    1Go to your local new or used car lot once you have narrowed your list down to a few cars. Consider a lot that focuses on compact cars, if possible, as you will have more choices this way.

    2Pick a few vehicles to test drive, first making sure that the price is near your budget and that the car comes with the features you want.

    3Return home and think about your experience testing each vehicle, and then return to the lot if you decide to purchase a used or new compact car.
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    4Choose an appropriate car lot depending on whether you are buying a used or new vehicle. Make sure the lot has the compact car you have decided on, as most lots only sell certain makes and models.

    5Apply for credit at the lot if you have decided to make payments. If you are pre-approved, bring in any documentation of this, such as a pre-approval letter. You will then arrange the payments through your lender.

    6Check out the value of compact cars that interest you in the Kelly Blue Book. This way, you know whether you are getting a good deal when you buy, allowing you to negotiate with the salesperson once you know the standard price. Go elsewhere if you cannot get the price of the compact car down to its approximate Kelly Blue Book dealer value.

Buy a Car After Bankruptcy

1Wait for your debts to be discharged. Although you can still make a purchase even if your bankruptcy case hasn't been resolved, it's still best to wait until your discharge has been filed so that your dischargable debts can be cleared on your credit report.

2Talk about your situation. It's okay to tell the dealership about your financial situation. Most are willing to work with you to find a reliable car with financing you can afford. Many also have programs intended to help you get an auto loan while repairing bad credit.

3Seek a co-signer. Getting a trusted friend or family member to co-sign a loan can get you better financing, and shows the lender that you're less of a risk.

4Be conscious of all the costs of buying. Shopping for a car during or after bankruptcy requires some serious shopping savvy. The less expensive your car is, the less financing you'll need. Not only should you be looking for feasible sticker prices, but you should consider the cost of maintenance and repairs on older used cars. Late model used vehicles tend to be the better buys because they don't usually need as much upkeep.

5Begin the process of re-establishing your credit. Picking up your life after bankruptcy includes rebuilding your credit. One critical component to credit repair is making sure you pay the full amount of your car payments on time every time. Not only does this show that you are responsible for making your payments, but you'll be rewarded with cheaper rates in the future.

6Refinance your car loan as your credit improves. As you start rebuilding your credit, your car loan rate can also improve substantially and it is recommended to refinance every six to twelve months.

Buy a 2000 Corvette

1Know more about the 2000 Corvette before jumping into a purchasing decision.

    Use Edmunds.com's resources at http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/corvette/2000/ to learn about pricing, models and the pros and cons of the 2000 Corvette.
    You can also find additional reliability information on the 2000 Corvette at on Edmunds.com.
    Consumer Guide Automotive also has a great reference site at http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/2000-chevrolet-corvette-2dr-convertible-features.htm for 2000 Corvette features.
    You can also find additional information at MSN Auto's http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Spec_Glance.aspx?year=2000&make=Chevrolet&model=Corvette site.


2Try and find your 2000 Corvette locally.

    Search the newspaper classifieds in the personal section as well as the automotive ad section.
    Browse the inventory of your local car dealerships. While most car lots only put their newer stock in their print ads, most list their entire inventory on their websites.

3Expand your search regionally by purchasing an auto trader magazine. These can generally be found at local convenience stores or gas stations in racks by the door.

4Move to the web to broaden your 2000 Corvette search nationwide.

    Use the http://www.autotrader.com/2000-Chevrolet-Corvette.jsp?modelId=846 link at Autotrader.com to plug in your zip code to find the vehicles closest to you.
    Use the link on Vehix's site at http://www.vehix.com/car-reviews/2000/chevrolet/corvette/highlights to search for local inventory near you.
    Run a search on http://www.usedcars.com/ as another tool to find your 2000 Corvette.

5Use the Kelley Blue Book's listing at http://www.kbb.com/used-cars/chevrolet/corvette/2000 to help you understand the valuation of a 2000 Corvette.

6Follow up your search by contacting the seller to discuss price and payment options. You can choose to finance your vehicle locally, or you can have it financed by the dealership where it is located. Either way, don't hesitate to shop around for financing quotes to find the best interest rate and terms.

7Discuss pricing, and don't hesitate to negotiate if you are dealing with a personal seller as opposed to a dealership. Find out also if the vehicle has a CarFax report available so that the condition of the car is transparent to you as the buyer.

8Discuss how the vehicle will make its way to you. Find out if the seller will ship it to you, deliver it to you or if you will have to make arrangements to pick it up.

Become an Auto Wholesaler

1Get a wholesale auto license. This is essential to become an auto wholesaler.

2Find out the rules and regulations regarding the limits of an auto wholesaler in your local state. For example, in the state of Florida, the wholesale dealer licensees may only buy from, sell to, and deal at wholesale with other licensed dealers.

    The general requirements of getting a wholesale auto license includes contacting your local DMV office, getting approval of a business location by a DMV representative, completing a dealer training seminar, completing specific forms and showing proof of liability insurance.

3Know the difference between being an auto wholesaler and an independent dealer. If you are looking to start a business and sell to the public, then you are interested in becoming an independent dealer. Unlike auto wholesalers, they are permitted to do business at retail or wholesale.

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Successful at Selling Cars

1Know the Market- Your first step is to check other online car ads. For example, you can select the year and trim level of your car and see how many similar cars are currently on the market.

2Take note of their condition, mileage, geographic location and selling price.

3Price Your Car Competitively- This figure is adjusted for a number of factors including mileage, condition, options and the region in which the car is being sold.

4Give Your Car Curb Appeal- Completely detail the car including wash, wax, windows, dashboard and tires.

5Inspect it to make sure it is mechanically sound and free from dents, dings and scrapes.

6Put your maintenance records in a neat folder ready to show interested parties.

7Have your mechanic check out your car and issue a report about its condition — this could motivate a buyer because you have overcome one more objection they can present.

8Finalize the Deal- The laws governing the sale of motor vehicles vary from state to state.

9Check with the governing agency in your state When selling your car, it's important to limit your liability.

10Once you have the money from the sale (it's customary to request a cashier's check or cash) sign the title over to the buyer or provide them with a bill of sale.

11Finally, remember to contact your insurance agent to cancel your policy on the vehicle you have sold (or transfer the coverage to your new car).

12After the sale occasionally there are unexpected bumps in the sale process that arise.

13These will be handled easily if you are dealing with a reasonable person. So, as you are contacted by prospective buyers, use your intuition to evaluate them.

14If they seem difficult, pushy or even shady, wait for another buyer.

15With the right person, selling a used car should be simple and easy.

Bargain for the Car at the Dealership

1Be nice. Don't act rude to the dealer.

2Act natural. Don't go overboard. Keep to the small talk.

3Haggle. Talk calmly but get your price in there and if you don't think the price he says is right, point out some bad features about the car.

4If at first you don't succeed, try and try again. Many people aren't going to take your price the first time. Just gradually work up but don't go up to or above what you think the car is worth.

5If all else fails, try and act disappointed and mutter something like "Well I guess I will have to buy this car at another dealer instead. *sigh* His price was (insert low amount that is close to your price)."

6Do your homework before hand. Get several online price quotes from dealers in your area. It is difficult to negotiate from a position of ignorance or naivety.