BUYING USED CAR

Buying a used car is often easier with respect to pricing, as the average cost is much more available (through various online and paper pricing guides). Online used car web sites will often make it easy to determine the average list/sale price of any particular model/year, which you can verify against the pricing guides which also factor in the condition of the car.
There are however differences with buying a used car from a dealer, as opposed to a private seller. Buying from a dealer can have some advantages, as the car is likely already been inspected and certified, with any mechanical problems fixed, and also often come with a limited warranty from the dealer to give you some piece of mind. Many new car dealers now also feature 'Certified' programs where they will inspect used cars (that often come back from leases), and for vehicles that pass a rigorous visual/mechanical inspection, they are offered with an extended warranty, with a premium price tag to reflect their top condition - this offers a used car buyer the most piece of mind for their purchase, but again comes with a price.