Im buying a car from someone, and its my first car, help!?

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YOU HAVE NOT EVEN TEST DRIVEN A CAR, AND WORKED OUT PAYMENT PLANS? first, I would go see the car, try to test drive it cold, before he warms it up, and see if it will even run cold, second however is that Hyundai is not a very good car new, so do not expect a crappy new car to get better, third, what shop do you plan to take the car too? never ever buy a used car, unless you have some extensive mechanical knowledge, and with a car that year, you can have a diagnostic done, BEFORE YOU BUY and find out if the car is even worth 4,800 dollars, since most private parties do not take payments, if the registration is due now, it is his responsibility, but take the phone number to the dmv, look at the title and call the dmv ahead of time and check that there is no lien holder, and that there are no fees due. there is a fee for changing the title, it varies from state to state, but figure 50 to 100 bucks max, unless you need registration and plates, you need to see the title to make sure its clear.
I find it a little odd that you are making payments, is this guy a supposed Friend of the dealer, setting up deals for a car lot? if so, and they are advertising as private party, there is something odd. good luck, hope the car is in good shape, you may be paying on it awhile.
 
YOU HAVE NOT EVEN TEST DRIVEN A CAR, AND WORKED OUT PAYMENT PLANS? first, I would go see the car, try to test drive it cold, before he warms it up, and see if it will even run cold, second however is that Hyundai is not a very good car new, so do not expect a crappy new car to get better, third, what shop do you plan to take the car too? never ever buy a used car, unless you have some extensive mechanical knowledge, and with a car that year, you can have a diagnostic done, BEFORE YOU BUY and find out if the car is even worth 4,800 dollars, since most private parties do not take payments, if the registration is due now, it is his responsibility, but take the phone number to the dmv, look at the title and call the dmv ahead of time and check that there is no lien holder, and that there are no fees due. there is a fee for changing the title, it varies from state to state, but figure 50 to 100 bucks max, unless you need registration and plates, you need to see the title to make sure its clear.
I find it a little odd that you are making payments, is this guy a supposed Friend of the dealer, setting up deals for a car lot? if so, and they are advertising as private party, there is something odd. good luck, hope the car is in good shape, you may be paying on it awhile.
 
Im buying a car from someone on craigslist. We worked out a payment agreement for a Hyundai Tiburon 2003 model. I have to pay 300 down and then 250 a month for however many months. In total the car is 4800. I dont know if the cars taxes have been paid, so if it hasnt do i have to pay it when he signs the title over or does he? and how much will it be? also does it cost anything to have the title signed over? and he said the title was clean, but if it wasnt would i have to pay anything for that? please help! im going to look at the car tomorrow.
 
did you take a mechanic with you to look at the car? Will they let both of you take a test drive with the seller. If not back out now! Do they have paperwork on all the oil changes and any other work. Also consider spending the extera dollars for a carfax report. They may not know everything about the car and can unintentionally sell you a lemon. The sale will be classified "as is" so once you sign on the dotted line any repairs and or problems are on you. Check on IRS website about taxes, and the DMV for what is to be done with the title while you are making payments
 
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