Things to know before buying a new or used vehicle?

It's my first major choice. Please help and yes I'm going anonymous because I don't want to be judged. Do I pay exactly what the sticker says? Am I supposed to ask questions? What should I know and what is the best choice if you please? Ford's seem like durable vehicles that are easy to work on or I don't know just help please?!

There are free internet sites that have statistical information about car prices in your area.

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  • What do I need to know before getting an old truck? I plan on getting a 1970 Ford F-100 and I wanted to ask if there's anything I need to know before getting this truck, how to keep it in good shape, and what are the necessities of owning this type of truck.
  • I'm buying a used vehicle today, Does it need to be inspected again? I'm buying a 1999 Ford Taurus today from a Private owner. The owner has had the vehicle inspected months earlier, and the car passed and is currently running fine. Does the car need to be reinspected once I buy the car to get my own tags on it?
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