Let's face it, there are a lot of cars out there to choose from, and you have to decide if you want to buy from a dealer or from an individual. There are advantages to both choices, so here are some things to consider.
- When you buy from a dealer, you have the option of paying up-front or financing the car.
- You also have the advantage of using the Buyer's Guide (a sticker on the car which describes any warranty).
- There may be less pressure on you to buy if you purchase the car directly from the owner than at a dealership.
- You may be able to negotiate a lower price with an owner than with a dealership.
- If you buy a car from someone you know and trust you are more likely to get full disclosure about any defects.
- Regardless of whom, you buy the car from, remember there may be damage to the car that the seller does not disclose or does not know about.
