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What is the best website for used cars? ›

Our Top Picks for Used Car Websites

Cars.com, Carvana, Edmunds, CarMax and TrueCar are our top recommendations for used car websites. Whether you want to find your ideal pre-owned vehicle or find the right buyer for a car you're selling, these sites are easy to use and offer excellent customer support.

The “sweet spot” for purchasing a used car is between 2 to 5 years old. This is the age range where the car has already gone through the steepest part of its depreciation curve, but it's still relatively new and in good condition.

What is considered high mileage on a car? Often, 100,000 miles is considered a cut-off point for used cars because older vehicles often start requiring more expensive and frequent maintenance when mileage exceeds 100,000.

The pandemic scrambled supply and demand in the used car market. The supply of used cars plummeted as fewer people bought new cars and traded in their old ones. At the same time, demand soared from consumers flush with cash from government stimulus checks.

CarMax has a no-haggle policy, which means you can't negotiate the price. This can be a benefit, though, because you know you're getting CarMax's best rate first instead of a lowball offer. You can still sell your car to CarMax after the seven-day period, but you'll need to get a new offer.

What's the best time to buy a used car? Used and new cars follow similar cycles. If you're shopping for a used car, the early months of the year — January and February — are a good time to ship. You may see more vehicles on the market then as people sell their old vehicles after buying new ones over the holidays.

When buying a car that's 10 years old or older, your primary concerns are purchase price and reliability. Don't pay more than the fair market value for that decade-old car. Additionally, pick a vehicle with a solid reputation for dependability. No car is really too old if you follow those rules.

Ultimately, the decision to prioritize age or mileage depends on a variety of factors, including the car's intended use, budget and personal preferences. If reliability and safety are paramount, a newer car with moderate mileage might be the ideal choice.

Additionally, maintenance costs can quickly add up as cars age. Parts are harder to find, and labor is more time-intensive. If these concerns make you uneasy, avoid cars over 20 years old. This rule of thumb may help ensure your vehicle choice is still safe, reliable, and affordable.

Is a 15 year old car too old? ›

But when it comes to cars, owning a car well past the 10-year mark should no longer be a badge of honor. Due to safety reasons, if you have the money, you should probably start looking for a new car after a decade. I get the desire to save money and own a car until the wheels fall off.

New car prices and auto loan rates are projected to fall in 2024 as market conditions improve for buyers. Cox Automotive, a research and consulting firm, forecasts that the supply of new cars will finally return to normal levels this year.

Though inventories of new autos are still well below the roughly 4 million level that prevailed before the pandemic, analysts and dealers say the rising availability suggests that 2024 will be the most affordable year of the past five in which to buy a new car or truck.

Since 1926, Kelley Blue Book has been one of the most trusted names in the auto industry.

Carmax offers the best prices for used vehicles when selling a car online. Peddle is our top recommendation for selling an old or junk car online.