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I will say one thing to the OP. 20-25K Isn't what I call a budget. You should be able to find a very nice car for that kind of Cabbage.
Exactly. For that kind of cash one could even take a look at the consignment outfits. I'm not promoting that approach, because that whole business model drives up the costs of the average Joe, but for those who can afford the extra coin it could be a very easy way to shop and purchase.
Just one example, and again I'm not endorsing this, but it's something I've "window" shopped when I had some time to kill and wanted to day dream a bit Classic Cars for Sale - Streetside Classics - The Nation's #1 Consignment Dealer