3189: Frugal Guide to Buying a Used Car by Renee Benes on The True Cost of Car Ownership

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🗓️ 24 June 2025

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3189: Renee Benes shares a no-nonsense approach to buying a used car that balances practicality, cost savings, and reliability. From understanding the true cost of ownership to negotiating smarter and prioritizing must-haves, this guide helps frugal buyers navigate the used car market with clarity and confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/used-car/ Quotes to ponder: "You know a used car performs much like a brand-new car." "Truly frugal people would think about the car’s fuel efficiency." "You will probably need to compromise on some of your must-haves." Episode references: Gabi Insurance Comparison Tool: https://www.gabi.com Kelley Blue Book (used car pricing): https://www.kbb.com NADA Guides (car valuation): https://www.nadaguides.com Edmunds Car Value Tool: https://www.edmunds.com/appraisal/ Endurance Warranty Reviews: https://www.endurancewarranty.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.1	This is Optimal Finance Daily. Frugal Guide to Buying a Used Car by Renee Benes of the fun-sized life.com.
1:10.6	You're buying a used car in the first place because you're a practical person.
1:14.6	You know a used car performs much like a brand new car,
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