Best Buys in Used Cars

by Jim Mateja

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1566251710
• ISBN13: 9781566251716
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Very interesting and informative

I purchased this book before i went out to buy a car and I'm really glad i did. This book covers all cars, old and new. It also talks about cars that are prone to problems or recalls. It talks about what all cars should cost if they're in poor, average, good or great condition. I used this book as a guide and thanks to what I read, I purchased a good car at a great deal.

Excellent guide for first time used car buyers

This book, although 4 years old now, is a wonderful guide forthose of us who know next to nothing about cars. It provides greatgeneral rules to follow when judging cars, along with a list of known "lemon" cars and a list of "cream puffs" (cars that are worth a look no matter what year). There is an incredibly detailed chapter on inspecting a used car, whether you are buying from a dealer or a private owner. I learned more about cars from this one book than I have in my 32 years on this planet. I know what to look for in tire wear, spark plug wear, and fluid levels. I avoided a $1200 mistake by knowing that transmission fluid is supposed to be bright pink or red, and if it's brown or black that you are looking at an abused transmission. I almost bought a 1994 Nissan Maxima from a private owner trying to pull one over on an unsuspecting female that he thought knew nothing. The book also tells you how to take care of your purchase, how often to change fluids and filters, and what to look for in a mechanic. This book is a true bargain.