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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:25 AM
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When you search for cars - where are you looking?

I check CarGurus, local dealers (new and used lots), CarMax, Cars.com, TrueCar and AutoTrader

Where do you check?

Edit: Craigslist also.
 

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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:40 AM
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Usually Craigslist.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:44 AM
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I have looked there too - forgot to add that.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniTigger
I have looked there too - forgot to add that.
It's alright. It also depends on what kind of car I'm looking for. Craigslist is better if you're looking for older cars, such as 90s BMWs. Auto trader tends to work pretty well for certified to old(
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 11:58 AM
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I was referring mainly to Mini's (which are also on CL).
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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MINI car shopping

Originally Posted by MiniTigger
I was referring mainly to Mini's (which are also on CL).
I used autotrader, cargurus and cars.com, but recently found my '04 MCS by searching Google for MINIs in the closest city.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Nice!
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 01:45 PM
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I found my MINI on CL.
But I like to "window shop" on various sites, including Autotrader, Carmax, Bring a Trailer, and local dealership sites.
 
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Old May 4, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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Nice, you're a chrono too.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 08:24 AM
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cars.com , ebay , and local dealer ads you can find.
 
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Old May 5, 2016 | 12:18 PM
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Check trucar.com for fair pricing in your area.
 
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