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About Ray Paulsen
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confused buying new or used...buy with confidence from dealer or private...consumer fears...paying to much...getting a lemon...accident car...fair value for trade...negotiation process...etc...you simply want a fair deal...

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over 30 years in automotive industry, management, retail, wholesale, appraisals, auctions, vintage

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Tips on Buying Cars - Used car

Expert: Ray Paulsen - 9/29/2009

Question
Hello!
Should I buy a 2005 Mazda MPV is very good condition (60k miles)? Is the car enough for another 50k miles? How reliable is that minivan?

Thanks!
Carlos

Answer
Hi Carlos

I have come across many MPV's with over 150K and consider them reliable, but facts are there are lemon's in every batch " example " one with 150K can be in excellent condition compared to one with 60K that can be in poor condition, it all comes down to you learning the buying process to make sure you end up with value for your bucks.

If you got the time, study this link on my website as a first step http://www.usedcartips.org/TESTDRI.html

For step #2 navigate to " take car to mechanic, should vehicle still be of interest study the negotiation process.

If you can provide a link for the MPV, I will be able to help you further.

Good luck

Ray

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