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7 years ago

buying a used car from a dealer

7 years ago
hello folks!
i have a few questions regarding buying a used car from a professional car dealer. and, since things work a little different here in germany, i better ask people that know about it. :-)
lets say i go to a dealer and see a used car that i like. price tag says 10000,-. now my questions:
1. is it normally possible to make a test drive?
2. is there any tax or other things added to the price, or is the 10000,- the final price?
(i know for new cars the vat is added, bit for used ones also?)
3. in germany, it is normal to get a discount from 10 or 20%, or even more, when you pay cash...what about panama?
4. do i have a warranty and if i do, do you have any experiences with that?
5. when and how do i pay? do i pay when i take the car, or when i make the contract? and do i need to go to the atm and get the money or can i pay with credit cards?
6. how long does it take for the dealer to make the car ready for me? i mean, lets say today i go there, like it, want it and buy it...when can i pick it up?
thanks a lot!

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