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Buying a car in the USA
May 18, 2006, 12:28:14 pm
I'm sure some of you have been to the states and bought cars for a road trip, so just wanted a few pointers.

Whats the deal with insurance?
Whats a good price? (for a car that will last about one month)

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#1 Re: Buying a car in the USA
May 18, 2006, 01:43:44 pm
Varies massively from state to state, need to be more specific.

Insurance is not that bad, providing you have an address you can use.

Cost: two words:Automatic Transmission. If this hold up you can get a good deal, or you can end up with an expensive dog if it gives out. I paid $950 for an Aerostar Van that lasted well for 6 weeks. Sold it to a dealer just before I left for half that. If I had had more time I could have sold it for similar.

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#2 Re: Buying a car in the USA
May 18, 2006, 01:47:16 pm
certainly in nevada you need a fixed address...

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#3 Re: Buying a car in the USA
May 18, 2006, 02:16:25 pm
I'm looking at going to Hueco.  Could I use a motel as a fixed address or the Rock Ranch?

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#4 Re: Buying a car in the USA
May 18, 2006, 02:34:08 pm
so you need insurance in the states these days.my god whats the world coming to.

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#5 Re: Buying a car in the USA
May 18, 2006, 03:25:10 pm
I'm looking at going to Hueco.  Could I use a motel as a fixed address or the Rock Ranch?

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I think it needs to be a residential adress, or something like that. That's what they were after in Colorado anyway.

 

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