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Originally Posted by Joe C.
Yeah, you can save money by buying used, but you are taking chances. How did the previous owner treat the vehicle? Hard on the brakes and acceleration? Timely oil and filter changes?
I'd rather buy new and treat the vehicle for longevity.
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I forgot to mention on my original post (edited now) but a carfax will tell you the maintenance history including oil changes. I contacted the dealer listed on the carfax for the last car I bought and they had all the further detailed records for it (and they were out of state). You can also get an independent mechanic to look at the vehicle before purchase. If you look at the hood and windshield and it’s chipped that is a good indication of following to close and most likely hard on the brakes, etc. My daughter bought a 200k mile Toyota van from a local Toyota dealer and we checked all the service history that was done with that dealer and it had all the major service history done there and for what she needed it for it’s still going (by no means an imaculant van, LOL) Just my opinion.