Things You'll Need:
- Local Newspaper
- Pen and Paper
- Computer with Internet Connection
- Web Browser
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Step 1
Check the car classifieds in your local newspaper. Since you are looking for a car that costs $500 you’ll naturally want to avoid the luxury sections. However, most manufacturers have been around long enough to have cars that will sell for $500. Many newspapers organize the cars by year of production. Look for a car that is around 10 years-old. Any newer and the price will be too high, any older and it might be considered a classic or collector car and again the price will be too high.
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Step 2
Browse the garage/yard sale ads listed in your local newspaper after looking through the car classifieds. While some garage sales are held without newspaper advertising, many consumers pay the small fee for a classified ad in order to draw more customers. Some of these individuals planning a yard sale may list whether a vehicle will be sold during the yard sale.
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Step 3
Write down the address and day/hour of any garage sale that states that a vehicle will be sold. You may also want to write down the address of any others in the nearby areas as they may also have a car to sale. Garage sales are a great place to pick up a bargain vehicle. You can easily haggle your way into buying a car for $500 at a garage sale.
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Step 4
Launch your internet browser and go to your area’s Craigslist site. Craigslist is like an online classified ad site and you’ll be able to search through the many listings for cars that fit your budget. If you find a car for $500 that you’re interested in, contact the advertiser.












