The Driving Woman - Money Tight? Here's Car-Buying Tips for a Slow Economy

Money Tight? Here's Car-Buying Tips for a Slow Economy

Used car dealership. Photo courtesy of iStockPhoto

Even if you're not working on Wall Street or an employee of one of the four airlines that failed in 2008, chances are you're feeling the pain of the slow economy. Gas prices up, unemployment up, spending money down. Sounds like a lousy time to buy some wheels.

But there's always a way to find a good deal, even in tough times. My new article, Car-Buying Tips for a Slow Economy, aims to give you a leg up if you're planning to buy a car during the "economic slowdown" (cough cough). Here's a hint: Many automakers and dealers are hurting, too.

Posted by Joanne Apr 3, 2008 4:04 pm

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Comments

brn - Apr 4, 2008 9:27 am (#1 Total: 3)

I've some nitpicks, but I'll skip 'em.

Overall, a good article.

sylvia - Apr 9, 2008 10:28 am (#2 Total: 3)

Sunny California but originally from Michigan

Great article and needed in these tough times. Credit IS tough - even if you are making all of your payments. With an uncertain market and road ahead, the fact is people are looking for stability and decreasing debt. In these times, a reliable used car let's you sleep at night whereas a new car with high payments is undue stress.

researchqueen - Apr 10, 2008 10:28 am (#3 Total: 3)

Los Angeles, CA

Thanks, Sylvia. I was looking forward to getting a new car when my lease is up in July, but with seriously high tuition payments for my kids and an unstable economy (my husband is self-employed), I've pretty much resigned myself to an older car. I just heard an NPR piece this morning about how people are trying to hold onto their cars for longer now, too.