u/mikewesten03

International grad student at UT. Been searching for a reliable used car (Toyota/ Honda, under $10k, paying cash) for a couple months now. Facebook Marketplace has been rough, mostly flippers and overpriced listings. A few questions for anyone who's been through this:

1. Any trustworthy big or small dealerships in Austin for budget used cars?

2. Has anyone bought through CarMax or Carvana in this price range? How was the experience?

3. For private party deals, is it normal for sellers to have a Carfax report ready or do you usually have to pull one yourself?

4. Any other platforms besides FB Marketplace worth checking?

Appreciate any advice.