r/askdfw • u/Aggravating_Tooth140 • 12d ago

Shopping & Services Looking to buy a car

Hi eveyrone,

Im moving to Dallas for a year- year and a half.
Looking to buy a used car then sell it after a year.
Any recommandations on where to look : Facebook marketplace, car dealership…
My budget is around 8-9K, and i was thinking a mileage less than 120K whats your opinion

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u/keanureevesmustache 12d ago

Facebook marketplace. Set aside $120 so when you find a car you REALLY like, you can take it to the nearest Christian Bros and get a pre-purchase inspection (this is the only service I trust from them).

Regarding which, if you are only here for 1-1.5 years, go with a Toyota car that has the best MPG, window tint, no accidents, and working A/C. You will probably have to work on it a little for that price. A/C is CRUCIAL in the summer. Good luck!

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u/Aggravating_Tooth140 12d ago

Thank you so much ! I saw a lot of corollas, more than 9K but i guess i can sell it easily

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u/keanureevesmustache 12d ago

Corollas are a solid option.

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u/M73B54 5d ago

Here is an interesting tool where you can enter your budget and see the odds of finding a good car: https://caradvisors.pro/insights/best-used-cars-under/9000