Buying used or pre-owned cars is an excellent option of those people who are on a serious budget.
Also, if you are a student and are not going to be living in the state or country, where you are studying, for too long then it might be a good idea to invest in a used vehicle rather than buying a new one.
These pre-owned cars are also really good for those people who are ardent automobile lovers but do not want to necessarily pay full price for any particular car.
But buying anything that has been pre-owned requires a little work.
When choosing such a vehicle it is important to get it from a trustworthy dealer so that you are relatively assured that you will not be taken for a ride, no pun intended.
There are a number of used car lots that have credibility.
You can get a list such as this from the internet for your local area.
You must go down to the lot to check out the vehicle yourself, before you make the purchase.
Once you have chosen the exact car then you should get it inspected for any problems that it may have.
The dealer technically should tell you upfront about anything that is wrong with the car, under the full disclosure clause, but maybe if you don't ask the right questions it will be neglected by the dealer.
You should also take along a trusted mechanic who will be able to inspect the car in an unbiased fashion so that you will be sure of your purchase!