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HOW TO GET A USED CAR CHEAPER

>find car you like for privet sale (craigslist, public notice, w/e)
>arrange to view car
>go with a friend
>ask if it's okay if you and friend take car for a quick test drive
ONLY WORKS IF SELLER DOES NOT GO WITH YOU
>You and friend get in car
>drive away
>pull over in discreet location
>pop hood
>loosen coil lead or if you've got the tools and time remove a spark plug
>drive car back to seller
>explain that something's wrong with car
>seller may want to drive to see what you're talking about
>tell seller that you're really in love with the car and want to make an offer
>but you're concerned about this mysterious engine issue
>give low ball price
>negotiate a little until deal
>drive car away, reconnect coil/install spark plug
>???
>Profit
This works well with coupes and other two seaters but can also work with other cars as long as the seller doesn't come along.

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>>17814182
Pretty brilliant idea dude

>>17814182
I wouldn't buy a car where a seller didn't go with you on the test drive.

If they don't give a shit about what a stranger does with their car, they probably didn't give a shit about the car anyway and likely didn't treat it well. Showing mistrust shows an attachment to the car which may signify a mechanical sympathy and therefore a well-treating owner.

>>17814207
>tfw never test driven a car where the owner came along

>>17814182
sounds plausible but what kind of damage would occur from causing a misfire like that, even for a short period? could you fuck the engine in anyway?

>>17814234
A day of it shouldn't hurt the engine too badly, misfires are a common thing.

>>17814240
>>17814182

kinda tempted to give this a go on a cheap run about or maybe if the car has a female owner who doesn't know a lot about cars