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Auggie

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1. We recently saved $5,000-$7,500 over Carvana by buying on Facebook Marketplace

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed May 11, 2022, 01:15 PM

May 2022

Looked closely at the Carvana, AutoTrader, CarMax, etc. and found the best deal from a local private owner listing on Facebook.

It was not without some anxiety. Plus there was the hassle of having the vehicle looked over by a very trusted mechanic before buying. But it was worth it. $7,500 is $7,500. The seller turned out to be a great guy too.

A middleman adds cost, anyway you sell it. Car dealer, health insurer, pharmacy ...

Did have issues with the whole Facebook thing.

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We recently saved $5,000-$7,500 over Carvana by buying on Facebook Marketplace Auggie May 2022 #1