Cars

[WAM]

So...next car.

I didn't have patience. It takes a lot of time to try and find a car on FB. After filtering everything out, I was left with real private sellers and probably mostly flippers and dealers passing as private sellers listing a $25000 car for $5000 down.
There is no filtering out flippers or those dealers.
Flippers often post good pictures, private sellers - not as much.
Private sellers freak out when you ask questions because they're afraid of getting scammed.
 I hope this car gives me at least a few more years.

[WonderingYid]

see latter part of my question. Yes I'm aware but i will try to avoid CUs. Bank of America is offering 3.79%. I'm wondering if i can beat that anywhere

https://forum.leasehackr.com/t/the-best-finance-rates-hacks-submit-your-cu-reccomendations/419036

[Galitzyaner]

Year, make, model, price range?

Any minivan (or full size SUV) that one can reasonably expect to last a few years without too many maintenance expenses (don't have any allegiances), under $5k.

Thanks!

[moko]

Any minivan (or full size SUV) that one can reasonably expect to last a few years without too many maintenance expenses (don't have any allegiances), under $5k.

Thanks!

at that price, any vehicle is hit or miss

[Galitzyaner]

at that price, any vehicle is hit or miss

I'd think there are still some basic starting-points.
E.g. an Odyssey or Sienna vs. a Caravan, Pacifica, or T&C; 150k miles Vs. 200k+; year 2005 Vs. 2000. Etc.

[Deal Guy]

What is the approximate value these days for a 2009 sienna with 160k miles?

[dovy2]

When I was in the market, I used this link for Craigslist
https://newyork.craigslist.org/search/brk/cta?auto_make_model=honda%20odyssey&auto_title_status=1&auto_transmission=2&bundleDuplicates=1&condition=10&condition=20&condition=30&condition=40&hasPic=1&max_auto_miles=180000&max_price=5000&min_auto_year=2003&min_price=1800&postal=11230&search_distance=10

[Galitzyaner]

When I was in the market, I used this link for Craigslist
https://newyork.craigslist.org/search/brk/cta?auto_make_model=honda%20odyssey&auto_title_status=1&auto_transmission=2&bundleDuplicates=1&condition=10&condition=20&condition=30&condition=40&hasPic=1&max_auto_miles=180000&max_price=5000&min_auto_year=2003&min_price=1800&postal=11230&search_distance=10

TFS
Just wondering, why did you limit yourself to searching only for an Odyssey?

[dovy2]

TFS
Just wondering, why did you limit yourself to searching only for an Odyssey?

I also had for sienna.. all other specs the same

[WonderingYid]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1476276459478962/?ref=facebook_story_share

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/437007598298881/?ref=facebook_story_share

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5717928678240668/?ref=facebook_story_share

[Mf1]

anyone have experience financing a used car from a non credit union from a dealer who isnt affiliated with banks like chase or boa?

[haltkup]

try Lightstream.

[Mf1]

Is there any way to prequalify ?

[chff]

Chase only does loans via a dealer?

[Mf1]

Chase only does loans via a dealer?

Yes

[Mf1]

But thanks so much @madhocker just applied and got approved BH

[Hidden]

Where can I get a free/cheap reliable vin check?

[Mf1]

But thanks so much @madhocker just applied and got approved BH

Correction
@haltkup
 

[WAM]

Where can I get a free/cheap reliable vin check?

@Seeker

I have also got it online from some sketchy place for $5.99, forgot where though.

[Seeker]

Where can I get a free/cheap reliable vin check?

PM me if you are looking, I will be on in the afternoon.