Are you a Michigan resident looking to purchase a used car? If you didn’t already know, you have a ton of buying options. What are some of those options?
Check out online classified websites
If you are interested in buying a vehicle for sale by owner, your best option is to go online. Online classifieds websites are easy, cheap, and sometimes even free. For that reason, many sellers use them. As for finding cheap used cars in Michigan, you want a website that allows you to search (rather than just browse). Enter the type of vehicle you’re looking for, such as make and model, select your ZIP code, and then enter a radius to search. This radius should depend on how far you are willing to drive.
Note: There are websites that allow you to search thousands of websites at once. These websites are commonly known as car search engines. Searched websites tend to include a mix of classified sites and car sites, such as Cars.com. With a free website, you have nothing to lose by giving it a try, but you will probably enjoy the time saved. To find cheap used cars in Michigan, enter your ZIP code, select a radius to search, and continue from there.
Check local newspapers
Although a good percentage of vehicle sellers advertise their cars online, you can still find cheap used cars in Michigan by checking your local newspaper. They should have a car section where they post vehicles for sale. If you’re a subscriber, great! If not, visit your local grocery store or newsstand to pick up some newspapers, like the Grand Rapids Press or the Bay City Times.
Visit Local Michigan Used Car Dealers
If you want to stay truly local, such as buying a car in the city or town you live in, not much research is required. You are probably already familiar with dealerships in the area. If you don’t mind driving an hour or two for a cheap but quality used vehicle, broaden your search a bit. One of your best options is to use an online business directory, such as Yahoo! Local. This allows you to use a good phrase, used car, enter a zip code, and view information on all dealerships in the area. For example, do a search with zip code 49504 and you’ll find used car dealerships in or around the Grand Rapids area. Once you’re armed with this information, it’s time to go shopping!