Buying a Car With Cash + Used Car Buying Tips!

Is buying a car and paying with cash even possible? Yes it is! Today I share with you our recent car purchase we were forced to make (due to the other one dying *insert sad face here*), what we do to make sure we have the cash for it and some tips on buying used cars.
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[@PenniesNotPerfection]

Great video! It's totally possible. We bought my husband's car in cash earlier this year. It was so nice to walk away owning the car completely!

[@jimbraun8727]

You picked the right car to buy, by any method, cash even better. I have had mine (a 2001) for 18 years and I still love it. Toyota has 4 out 5 of the most sought after used cars and the original Highlander is #3. Any Land Cruiser #1, and the Lexus GX #2. Congrats

[@kjewell232]

Miss your videos!

[@marlenemcmillan8891]

Cars r such a big expense but I need one...good info.....

[@frugalprepper]

I guess that's one way to do it. I would have got another transmission from a salvage yard and used the opportunity to justify spending some money on some new tools!

[@frugalgreengirl]

FrugalPrepper I wish! We are not the handy types when it comes to cars. So unfortunately we have to pay to have any work done on them. Once we added in labor for the new (or used) transmission it was the same price as a "new" car.

[@patwagner9308]

Nice "new" car ! Our youngest car is a 2005, too...the other is a 1997. We buy used & pay cash. Do not want car payments! Right now, our '97 has no heat & we're having single digit temps! We are debating....get a different car or just repair it. Lucky for us, my husband knows cars...he can fix them...so when we go looking for a new used car, he knows what to check out. He's good at fixing just about anything which has saved us mucho $$. 😄 Funny how things can change overnight, isn't it?! But you 2 were prepared. That is being smart, frugal, & diligent. The Highlander sounds/ looks great! You provided a wealth of good advice/ info...as usual. Here's hoping 2018 is happy & healthy for all of you. Looking forward to more videos, of course! 🙋

[@Tediz421]

the no heat should be an easy fix. Chrisfix has a good video explaining no heat conditions. there's usually a valve against the firewall that can be opened manually in a pinch

[@patwagner9308]

I appreciate your effort to help...my husband knows vehicles very well. This no heat problem is because of something being too thick & clogging the system. It's going to require a major repair, removal of some big part which is over another part. You can tell I'm not the mechanic in the family! 😄 It will be a big job according to my very competent husband. But thank you for trying to help.

[@patwagner9308]

1997 Cherokees don't have a valve by firewall. My husband said oil is getting in coolant. There is a leaky head gasket. The head has to be taken off, the gasket needs replaced. & hoses need cleaned. The repair required is a big one.

[@heatherbauer5265]

Congrats! So glad you had the cash even though it was due to the last one dying!

[@michellemarie1197]

I have a 2004 chrysler pacifica crossover in silver that seats 6, paid cash for it it was only $3k, and its honestly a really good car, it did need some repairs tho they were very minor, one recently was a headlight was out but i fixed that and just got the bulbs from walmart and changed them nyself, then there was when i needed to fix my defrost which we did just in time for the new snow we had and the other one was there was a leak in i think my radiator but that got fixed, and those happened almost a year after i got it, it was a christnas present and so far now the only thing i have is a small chip in my windshield but thats not a big deal and we recently switched car insurance companies from state farm to allstate and for the exact same type of coverage we went from paying like $200 a month to now paying like almost $40 a month that is a steal!!! And now we pay more in gas than we do with our insurance and oil changes are up to date, engine is perfect, transmission is perfect, i do wish my car was more fuel efficient because for a full tank its $50 but its a good car and im going to keep it until its totally not driveable anymore and until i do have enough of my own money to buy a newer one but im lucky i dont have a car loan

[@imixmuan9081]

I just got a free Subaru Forester, 2019. Inherited it from my mother who passed away in August. Would much rather still have a mother, frankly but its a decent car and it replaces a 20 year old Tacoma. I'm selling the Tacoma to a friend for super cheap who is giving it to a friend of hers who needs a truck.

[@freedominabudget]

We are currently saving for a new car! My goal is to pay cash by the end of the year!

[@stacieroznovsky2025]

Freedom In A Budget ur saving to screw urself..makes no sense..

[@uvideo100]

I have heard even dealerships give a few thousand dollars off for a new car if you pay full price. I believe this is so because the dealer does not have to worry about repossessing in case the buyer defaults. Another trivia, though not directly applicable here, I believe there are prestigious cars like Rolls-Royce or Porches which can only be bought if the buyer pays full-price. My Dad used to say that he was taught, "neither a borrower or lender be". Dad's advice would certainly be right if suddenly interest rates hit the roof.

[@stacieroznovsky2025]

uvideo100 car dealership don't repo banks do.. bhph do repo and if you buying from them ur a bottom feeder..anyway

[@Locutus]

The car company ceases to own the car once you take financing out on it. They will not reposes it. The financial institution will reposes it.

[@jennyhughes6597]

Congratulations on your new car! We bought a new to us buick 2 years ago after we drove our old buick that we had for 13 years. Good luck with yours, I am very happy for you.

[@Edbeatty91]

This is exactly what's going on with us! We just paid for BIG vehicle repairs & are talking about saving up for an SUV this year.

[@frugalgreengirl]

Mrs. T is Going Debt Free Good luck!

[@vuaeco]

Wait a minute, your Toyota Rav4 is dead? That's impossible! :D Good video. If everybody plans ahead and put the money aside like you do, the entire American economy is going to collapse as nobody is going to frantically look for a bank loan on a new car.

[@stacieroznovsky2025]

vuaeco and that's bad?...

[@sarahlouise1924]

Love your vids! X I’m saving to buy our car this year, we need something with 6 seats as we don’t fit in our little car now. After watching your goals vid and bank accounts one, I’ve set up a separate savings account for our car fund. I will be paying in cash! Thanks for all the inspiration and info xxx

[@frugalgreengirl]

Sarah Clegg Good luck! I know you can do it ❤

[@Phosis9]

Hoping you are doing well, I check everyday to see if you have a new video and it has been 2 weeks. Starting to get worried!

[@rainbowphoenix8168]

I’m a new subscriber. I’ve been enjoying your videos. Congratulations on your new car!

[@frugalgreengirl]

Thanks and welcome new friend!

[@joanmilano5302]

That's exactly what I did when I bought my little condo. It took awhile, but it was so worth it.

[@workwillfreeyou]

A large part of the cost of owning a vehicle can be fuel costs. Also, fuel prices can spike in a short period of time. It's common to see people with huge trucks or suvs that really don't need them.

[@OneHappyFrugalFamily]

Great job buying your car with cash. My husband and I did that too and it's such a nice feeling to not have a car payment.

[@cultivatingmylife4705]

Congrats on paying cash for the car Frugal Green Girl!

[@AppleCrider]

YES! Buying used cars in cash! Car payments are wealth killers! -Financial Freedom For Millennials Channel Subscriber Goal 111/250

[@ThePlantBasedHomestead]

Great Video. We need a second car for me. I've been looking at the Suburu Forester. We too live in Central NY where winters are horrible here. So I need a reliable car at a great deal. Praying I can find one within our budget. Making sure we do the research and find the right year and the upkeep has been done on them. We shall see. Thanks for the heads up!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Also, I love the groovy music!!!!

[@jlina]

Congrats! However every car I ever bought from an individual, blew the head gasket :((

[@albanymountainhomestead]

Congrats! We also prefer to buy used...Especially when a brand new car will loose so much value in just a few short yrs.

[@albanymountainhomestead]

Buying from a private owner, and not being afraid to drive the price down will help the buyer for sure...

[@albanymountainhomestead]

Don't be afraid to walk away if they won't come down to a reasonable price as well!

[@CentsibleLivingWithMoneyMom]

Your new car is great. I love Toyota.

[@NPAMike]

Great car. I have a 05 highlander also. Its got 270k miles and still on the original transmission and engine!

[@weekendvandweller2876]

how many miles on it

[@belindaphillips2779]

What was the car salesmans reaction?

[@celeshite6433]

Congrats girl!!

[@frugalgreengirl]

Thank you ❤️

[@rainbowphoenix8168]

As I said before, I’m new to your channel and also to KZbin in general really. Have I missed any videos since this one??

[@rainbowphoenix8168]

Thank you!

[@maryodwyer9827]

Where are you missing your videos

[@mariaquesada5031]

Please let us know your doing ok.

[@xlilxtrukita703]

Very good car

[@frugalgreengirl]

Thanks! So far so good

[@shelleybean1112]

Hi hope alls ok missing your videos hope you upload soon ❤

[@yettawat1564]

Congrats! I'm curious about how much $ your mechanic charged for checking it out before buying.

[@frugalgreengirl]

He normally charges $50 if it's in our city but since this one was in the next city over it was $60 for the extra time and gas. These types of check ups are almost always under 100 though and are well worth it.

[@yettawat1564]

Frugalgreengirl Yes, totally worth it! Thank you as always for such informative, clear, and helpful videos :).

[@ChezGra]

What do you do with the “dead” one? Can you get some money out of it?

[@lyndabelknap8367]

Miss you when are we going to see some new videos?

[@lorainemacdonald517]

Hope the way you tube is changing pays doesn't make you quite. But I would not blame people. YOU do work for YT and they don't share !!!

[@tracydoverspike5255]

Toyotas are great cars.