How to Purchase a New York Taxi

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Purchase a New York Taxi

Purchasing a New York Taxi is not difficult, if you know what you want, what sites are legitimate, and if you plan on purchasing a new or used car. Here is the scoop on the where and the how of the buying process. Before you know it, you will get to swish down the lever and steer into the busy traffic with the meter officially running.

Instructions

    • 1

      Go to the NY City Cab website and peruse it for interesting buys. This site has a smorgasbord of taxi information, including taxis to buy, a list of taxi schools, details on getting a license, pictures of taxis and more. Choose the "Taxis to Buy" link and you will be taken to a page where there is a long list of taxis for sale.

    • 2

      Contact the seller of the cars that you are interested in seeing. The listings provide an exterior and interior narrative review, the mileage, the price, if the seller is open for negotiations, if the taxi cab includes a business of customers or not, and more.

    • 3

      Check out a visual of the car in person. Get inside it, drive it on the street, test the brakes, and ask about the gas mileage. Look under the hood. Smell the interior. Kick the tires.

    • 4

      Buy when you get the green light. Let your intellect, your research, your car-friendly friends, and your intuition tell you when there is a taxi cab that has your name all over it (metaphorically). Have a good time with it, whether you bought it for business or pleasure.

Tips & Warnings

  • If necessary, bring a car-savvy friend to give you advice and opinions on the car. Get the history about the taxi at the Car Facts website to make certain that the seller is telling you everything.

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