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What Is A Good State To Buy A Car From?

Hello!! I have a question because I m shopping for my first car and I ve heard lots of warnings to watch out for cars that come from certain states. I ve heard stay the hell away from cars from New York and Boston. People told me check the carfax and make sure it s only a California car.

My question is, what are the best states to buy a car from? I ve heard good things from California and Florida but are there any others? What are the states to keep away from. I realy don t want to deal with rusty cars that have been in hurricans lol. Thank you!!

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  • 4 years ago

    where are you ? thats the place to buy sell or trade. examine everything closely.some states have no rust damage, like nevada desert climate, but the seals are all dried out. missouri is my favorite becasue they are all poor, and not much road salt.

  • Scott
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    States aren't in the car sales business. The best used cars come from Southern California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. They tend to have less corrosion.

  • 4 years ago

    When you buy a car, you should always go see it, give it a good long test drive, and have it inspected (for rust and other problems) by a qualified mechanic. That way, if the car checks out and is in good condition, it doesn't matter where it comes from.

  • 4 years ago

    Unless you are in the market for a collector car then it doesn't really matter where the car is from. If I was searching for a restorable Alfa Romeo, I would want a southern / dry climate car because they are known to rust badly. If I was buying a 5-10 year old commuter, I'd check the local dealer listings and go buy it.

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  • bo
    Lv 7
    4 years ago

    won't help much since some dealers new and used buy from auctions that have cars from several states. so you have to do background checks on those cars. I know one dealer who buys cars from MA and gets new title through another dealer in RI and sells them in NY. all smoke and mirriors

  • 4 years ago

    Arizona and New Mexico. Dry summers and very mild winters lessen wear. Very little driving in traffic jams so the engine does not get overworked.

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    First, you need money. Then you buy from the state you LIVE in. Only.

    God, what a stupid troll question.

    Hurricanes cause rust ?

  • Anonymous
    4 years ago

    The state you live in. Better still the town you live in. Don't buy any car unless you have physically checked it.

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