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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Corporate Lease Vehicle | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Car Fax states that a vehicle at a dealership was a Corporate Fleet Vehicle from 6-2-09 - 11-2-09. ... A: i wouldn't be too suspicious if you are buying from a large franchise store. We get these vehicles ... | |
| How many miles is too many? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm looking to buy a used car in the $7000 range. Does it pay to buy something a little older ... A: In my professional opinion, i would and have spent more for a car with low miles vs. high miles and ... | |
| need used car advice please | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: I need some sound financial advice please: I live in Alabama, and our gas price average is ... A: In your situation, I would keep the truck, if it runs well and you keep it maintained, it should run ... | |
| used car help | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: A used truck was just bought on Wednesday and on the way home it started over heating. The truck was ... A: different states have different laws concerning this type of situation, in Texas if the vehicle has ... | |
| Fair Price on Used Jag | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: a dealership has listed a 2006 X-Type Jaguar 3.0 for $21999. It does not have all the bells & ... A: I looked up auction prices on this car, for a low mile one, you can expect that the dealer paid ... | |
| Purchasing 2000 Volvo S40 | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I am considering purchasing a 2000 Volvo S40 Sedan 4D with 46500 miles on it. The quoted price is ... A: I believe the car you are looking at is turbocharged, or maybe not, some of them aren't. anyhow to ... | |
| used car purchase | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: OK, maybe this is a stupid question. I am planning to trade in my '94 Nissan Pathfinder with 153k ... A: YEP, that's about 2000 miles away, haha, drop on by. Keep in mind that most banks that dealerships ... | |
| used car purchase | 3/1/2008 |
| Q: OK, maybe this is a stupid question. I am planning to trade in my '94 Nissan Pathfinder with 153k ... A: MIKE, I don't know where you are located, but, all of the cars you have mentioned would be well ... | |
| 2001 Lexus IS 300 | 2/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a quick question regarding a 2001 Lexus Is 300 for sale. I have always dreamed of owning ... A: average auction price for this vehicle is $7500 dollars, with this amount of mileage. Just make ... | |
| buying a car | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: i am in process to buy a 2001 infiniti I30 CAR .IT MILES IS 137000. it is very nice one ,but i have ... A: don't buy cars at auctions unless you can afford to fix the most expensive item on the vehicle, that ... | |
| Extended Warranty Programs | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: I am purchasing a 2004 Hyundai Santa Fe LX 6 cyl, that has 71713 miles, on it and it looks good in ... A: The dealership did not offer an extended warranty? That being said there are too many warranty ... | |
| Honda Factory Certified Used Cars | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions: 1. if buying a CPO honda (from dealership), do i still need to have a ... A: i actually have an 07 vw convertible with only 3000 miles for sale at my dealership and on ebay, ... | |
| Honda Factory Certified Used Cars | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions: 1. if buying a CPO honda (from dealership), do i still need to have a ... A: Honda's have problems just like every other manufacturer, however the news does not like promoting ... | |
| How about the older catera | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: Ok, now I'm looking at a 97 cadillac catera with only 54,000 miles. It's a shale color with leather ... A: I am not as impressed with the catera, it is basically a chevy malibu with a lot of electrical stuff ... | |
| Volvo 240 | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I've always liked the old 1992-93 Volvo 240 sedans. I'm thinking of buying one. (This is for general ... A: It is funny you mention this car. My inlaws were in bad need of a car and I was looking at buying ... | |
| mazda 2001 626 lx | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm looking at a used 2001 mazda 626 lx 4cyl with about 75,000. miles. I know nothing about cars ... A: I truly do like these older Mazda 626's, and the miles on this one are incredible, the money is a ... | |
| buying and trading | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: i had a 1992 corsica and i went to a car dealer in the state of ohio and i live in west ... A: I don't know the laws in Ohio, but those are the laws that govern your transaction, unless ... | |
| Return of Used Car | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: my brother and I purchased a used car, still under warrenty, and after considerable thought we ... A: The state you reside in and who you bought the vehicle from play a huge factor in what your rights ... | |
| stolen car headache | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: i bought my pt cruiser used a little over a year agofrom a dealer,i make paymets and have a car loan ... A: The only option that I can think of available to you is to sell or trade the vehicle in. Have you ... | |
| 2002 camry with mileage | 11/17/2007 |
| Q: we are looking aty a 2002 le v-6 camry loaded iwth traction and stability control. from private ... A: I hope you are doing well today. The price of this car is entirely too high, if you are within 500 ... | |
| Can I sell a car which title is signed by the owner) but still not transferred the title on my name. | 11/10/2007 |
| Q: I want to sell my car: I have the title signed by the person (owner) who gave the car to me. My ... A: I answering according to Texas Law, but most of the state laws are very similar. Technically you ... | |
| used car, contract "we owe" and incompetence | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: bought a sued 2000 Saab for $4500 drive out. the contract, and even specifically, stated as "we ... A: i dont know what state you are in but a lot of them have similar laws, If you take the vehicle to ... | |
| Used vs. New SUV | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking for a slightly used or a new SUV and I wanted to know if you could point out some of the ... A: In my opinion, a low mile used, is the best way to go, a dealers still have many 07 new vehicles in ... | |
| 1996 vs 1998 ES300 Lexus | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Im looking into buying a used lex. my mileage range nothing over 130k. please give advice on what to ... A: THE dealer probably paid between 3500 and 5500 for it, that is what the auction report shows, not ... | |
| Honda CRX | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I'm looking into buying a Honda CRX, the one i'm after is a CRX which has a V-tech engine in and ... A: I try to avoid cars that have been heavily modified, that being said I don't know what kind of ... | |
| 1996 vs 1998 ES300 Lexus | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: Im looking into buying a used lex. my mileage range nothing over 130k. please give advice on what to ... A: well you didnt give me any pricing info, and i'm assuming you would by the high mile lexus's because ... | |
| 1996 vs 1998 ES300 Lexus | 10/25/2007 |
| Q: Im looking into buying a used lex. my mileage range nothing over 130k. please give advice on what to ... A: If you narrow it down first to the one you like the most, and start from there it gets easier, get ... | |
| used car question | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: I just bought a used car here in CA a Volvo 850 turbo. After driving off the lot i notice that the ... A: in Texas the dealer is required to notify you and recieve your signature on a form stating that the ... | |
| Unsafe Vehicle after buying it | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I bought a used 2004 BMW from a dealership and got in inspected when I took it home and found out ... A: It is federal law that when you purchase a vehicle from a dealership it should have a federal buyers ... | |
| Axle component rigged | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: I Owen a 2004 Toyota Sienna LE purchased just a year ago used at 32,000 miles from a Honda ... A: Please dont kill my feedback because the answer I'm going to give you is pretty simple and probably ... | |
| Reliability of German cars vs. Japanese cars. | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: Zach. I've been searching for a used car to replace my '85 Toyota Supra (200,000 miles.) I'm ... A: SHARON, I have dealt with all of the cars you've mentioned, when it comes to consumer reports you ... | |
zach
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Expertise
I am qualified to answer questions about any step in the car buying process as well as being familiar with the perfomance characteristics, and real world reliability of most makes and model.
Experience
I have been a used car sales manager for the last ten years for a large franchise store.
Education/Credentials
Joe Verde sales training.
Joe Verde management training.
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