# What do you look for when buying a used car **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 17, 2008, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-look-for-when-buying-a-used-car/41989 "2008-01-17T10:40:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 15
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I would also look where the car was driven. If the car has low miles, but is from NYC i’ll pass. While it may have 1/2 the miles, they are all stop and go which means way more wear. I also would check all the fluids. Make sure there isn’t any sign of leakage anywhere. MAke sure there is no ticking, thumping or anything of that matter. I always go to some cheap store such as big lots and put a set of brand new black floor mats in my cars along with a vanilla air freshener. I sold many cars by doing that. People will notice and since 95% of people are materialistic and judge everything by looks a good first impression is key. Oh winter is the best time to buy cars, as summer is the best time to buy trucks. I do it like clockwork. You will save way more money that way. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-do-you-look-for-when-buying-a-used-car/41989)._