<prompt> Human: This will be my first car. My husband has bought 2 or 3 and is going to help me. But both of us are unsure of which place will give us a better deal. We will have to finance through the place. My credit score is 717. Not bad or excellent. We are hoping for a car in the 7k range. Just a commute to work car. Hoping to have a very low down payment no more than ten percent of the loan. 700 Please help me out. If this isnt the right place to ask, i am sorry.  <response>: Set up financing through your preferred bankcredit union.Easy autobuy here pay here places are a horrible idea 99 of the time.Buying a used vehicle private party is an idea,but I would definitely find one you love and then get it looked at by a mechanic before purchasing.Buying a used vehicle from a reputable dealership is my 1 thought. Ask for a carfax report, service records etc. If a vehicle is near 100k or another major service milestone make sure the dealer pays for it.Most importantly do your research on the your markets value for the vehicle youre looking at purchasing. Use KBB, edmunds, black book etc etc to find the values and use them to secure a great deal. Good luck!Source: New car sales and experience purchasing vehicles 