u/NoAssociation7714

What would you do if you’re basically a little girl looking to get a cheap car and absolutely under no circumstances can afford a LEMON.
\- so far what I got is to go on the newest section on marketplace and look for NON car dealer posts, NOt in a bad area , preferably photos of the car in the driveway, female posters , under 100k miles
\- I’m looking for Toyotas, Lexus, Acura,Hyundai’s etc from
The 2000s!
\- look wise I prefer Lexus and Acura’s ! Obviously not the priority
\- I’m also very nervous because I feel that the market is very oversaturated especially because of where I live I’m in Southern California ! Lots of people looking for great deals.

Hey everyone, I really need advice on getting my first car 😭

I check Facebook Marketplace every single day but I honestly don’t know where else I should be looking. Maybe Cars.com? Craigslist? OfferUp? Dealerships? I’m kind of overwhelmed and don’t have anyone knowledgeable helping me.

I’m very openly timid antisocial/shy and I don’t really have family to guide me through this. I have a dad but we aren’t close and he doesn’t know much about cars either. I’m trying to research on my own but it still feels really hard and obvious that I’m not a “car person.” I also worry because I’m a girl and I feel like sellers/dealerships can tell I’m inexperienced.

I need a car ASAP for independence/work/life stuff and I’m scared of getting scammed or ending up with a horrible payment like some people do.

Can you guys please give REALLY specific tips?
Like:
\- Where should I actually be checking daily?
\- How often should I check Marketplace?
\- Best times to check for new listings?
\- Red flags in listings/messages?
\- How do you know if a car is overpriced?
\- What mileage is too high?
\- Should I avoid dealerships completely?
\- How do I get a pre purchase inspection if I don’t know mechanics?
\- What cars are reliable but still affordable?
ETC!!!

Literally any advice helps because I feel very alone trying to figure this out 😭

What would you do if you’re basically a little girl looking to get a cheap car and absolutely under no circumstances can afford a LEMON.
- so far what I got is to go on the newest section on marketplace and look for NON car dealer posts, NOt in a bad area , preferably photos of the car in the driveway, female posters , under 100k miles
- I’m looking for Toyotas, Lexus, Acura,Hyundai’s etc from
The 2000s!
- look wise I prefer Lexus and Acura’s ! Obviously not the priority
- I’m also very nervous because I feel that the market is very oversaturated especially because of where I live I’m in Southern California ! Lots of people looking for great deals.

Hey everyone, I really need advice on getting my first car 😭

I check Facebook Marketplace every single day but I honestly don’t know where else I should be looking. Maybe Cars.com? Craigslist? OfferUp? Dealerships? I’m kind of overwhelmed and don’t have anyone knowledgeable helping me.

I’m very openly timid antisocial/shy and I don’t really have family to guide me through this. I have a dad but we aren’t close and he doesn’t know much about cars either. I’m trying to research on my own but it still feels really hard and obvious that I’m not a “car person.” I also worry because I’m a girl and I feel like sellers/dealerships can tell I’m inexperienced.

I need a car ASAP for independence/work/life stuff and I’m scared of getting scammed or ending up with a horrible payment like some people do.

Can you guys please give REALLY specific tips?
Like:
- Where should I actually be checking daily?
- How often should I check Marketplace?
- Best times to check for new listings?
- Red flags in listings/messages?
- How do you know if a car is overpriced?
- What mileage is too high?
- Should I avoid dealerships completely?
- How do I get a pre purchase inspection if I don’t know mechanics?
- What cars are reliable but still affordable?

Literally any advice helps because I feel very alone trying to figure this out 😭