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What are some car-buying tips you have?

I really need a new car.
My parents are trying to help me decide.
They are trying to talk me into ugly cars that I do not like.
They made me get the ugly car that I have now, back when I was a teen. I got ripped off because I went to a place my dad told me to go. A place he's been getting cars.

It's many years later. I do not want to be ripped off again.
I know that I'd need to put a good amount down, in order to have cheap car payments....
I really don't want to finance a car, because I think paying interest is stupid.
I know that if I pay the car off quickly, I'd pay less in interest.

I have thought about getting a cheaper cash car, but then that would come with more miles, which most likely means more car problems. Problems that I most likely won't have if I buy a newer car, around $10k , which is still alot to me, but I want a good car with no car problems for at least a few years. So sick of having car problems. My current car is 15 years old and will not pass inspection (unless I get x,y and z fixed)..

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*oh, and i do have a trusted, personal mechanic whom I will consult before purchasing anything.
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Arorin · M
You just have to do your research. Find out what cars are most reliable, and what's going to work out for you. The best time to buy is the end of October and January. Shop around many places seeing how far each place will come down on price. Already have the financial stuff ready to go before stepping foot in the dealership. Like if you need to be approved for a loan get yourself preapproved before contacting them. It shows you are serious and they have to earn your money.
Arorin · M
@Arorin I prefer Toyota but there are other good companies besides them. Like a Honda civic would survive a nuclear holocaust