[header] How to buy a used car with cash [title] Determine how much you can afford. [step] There is no fixed calculation you can use to determine how much cash you should spend on your used car. Your used car, purchased with cash, should not cause a disruption in your finances or leave you without money to pay for food, rent, and other necessities.
Use your best judgment when deciding how much you can pay for a used car. [title] Develop a shortlist of cars you're interested in.