Need to buy a mini van for uber

[alex16]

I want a van that I can drive for a year or two then sell asap for 75% of what I paid if possible. If I pay $1500 with 150k miles and put 40k in 2 years and sell for $1200 I'll be happy. I drive where road salt is heavily used and I won't be washing the under side once or twice a week

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by alex16

I want a van that I can drive for a year or two then sell asap for 75% of what I paid if possible. If I pay $1500 with 150k miles and put 40k in 2 years and sell for $1200 I'll be happy. I drive where road salt is heavily used and I won't be washing the under side once or twice a week

Anything you think you are looking at on Craigslist 2006 or newer with that mileage at that price is a scam of some kind or has serious issues. Your resale math of only losing $300 in 2 years can actually work at any price point if you get a good enough deal in the first place and work at selling it later. Basic buy low and sell high.

[alex16]

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5393318043.html

[alex16]

Issue lies I have $1500 and need a vehicle asap while the dealership fixes a dent on my mirage, I don't have rental car and need something soon.



https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/5379545508.html

https://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/5391699621.html


https://cnj.craigslist.org/cto/5386796671.html

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by alex16

https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/5393318043.html

I saw that ad, I also saw 3 ads saying watch out for the guy selling cars as a private party in Upper Darby.

[alex16]

The best way to deal with craigslist car sales men is to call and say "I'm calling about the car for sale" if they say which one then you know their a dealer or scammer.

[ksa8907]

Yeah, that ad states he sselling "his" car then says its from out of state.... shady to say the least

[Hersbird]

All of those you posted I bet involve "my brother needs to send me the title". When you put in your parameters into the search engine involving such a popular car like a Caravan and out of 1000 possible you get 3 there is always a reason. I suppose a good deal is possible but in my experience those are gone within an hour of posting. You have to be ready and hit them right when they post, not I'll meet you after work or whatever. If it's still up the next day, 10 people have passed on it for some reason or it's gone and the guy doesn't know how to delete the post.

[alex16]

I've bought a car off craigslist that seemed to good to be true that had been listed for 28 days, made $600 profit on it as well. I've seen too many ads and bought and sold over 350 cars off of craigslist, I'm familiar with the games, I pay to have every vin ran, the latest trick is to get a duplicate title, once you have the duplicate, get a title loan with it (they write a Lein on the duplicate title) then sell it with the original title that shows no lien.

[MobilOne]

If you are using your Mirage as a taxi, what do you care about the dent?

Why are you using the dealer to fix a dent?

Who does your maintenance?