Brainz

Do you need to find a new ride, as cheaply as possible?  RideLust has offered up these  tips to help you find a $1,000 car on Craigslist:

• Avoid dealers, and go for private party sales only


• Avoid any cars that have a "story" about their condition


• At this price point, don't worry about appearance


• Look for cars that have current license plates, since this probably means they're being driven


• Expect the car to need some repair work


• If you don't know anything about cars, bring along a friend who does


• Don't worry about interior condition - seat covers and floor mats solve a lot of problems.


• Learn to compromise - at this price point, you won't get a killer stereo and may not get A/C


• Avoid exotic cars and stick with those cheap to repair or plentiful in junkyards


• Avoid ads without a picture


• If it sounds too good to be true, it is