Ah, the common question among those that are looking to save money on their next car purchase.  How the heck can I find an automobile for less than $1,000?  Is it possible?  If so, where can I find one because I really need to save money!

If this sounds like you, there are many places that you check either online or even in the paper.  Before we even start though, you have to keep in mind that a car for under $1,000 is extremely cheap and you may find that you’re going to run into a ton of problems.  Remember, you always get what you pay for.  If you can afford to pay more than the one thousand dollars, I would recommend that you do so.

Start looking on Ebay -Ebay is a great place to start when you’re looking for autos.   They have an auto section that can help you find the car that you’re looking for.  Use their search tool and pick out what you want for less than $1,000.  Pick out the make, model, year, etc.  You’re going to have to pick out older cars if you want to find one this cheap.  Newer cars that are this cheap are going to be used for parts or it’s 100% unusable.

Look at newspapers, magazines - Older media like newspapers and magazines like Auto Trader still thrive in this technological era.  If you don’t want to pick up a copy at your local store, look online.  Websites online like AutoTrader.com will help you find what you’re looking for when it comes down to searching for either a new or used car.

Check out niche based websites - With millions of websites online, it’s no wonder why it’s so hard to find anything.  With search engines like Google, you’re able to find great sites online that cater to just about anything.  With a simple search such as “cars under $1,000″, I was able to find a few great sites.  With sites like FindCarsUnder1000.com, select your make, model, zip code and you should find exactly what you’re looking for!

If you’re on a budget, this may be the only way to go if you need some sort of transportation.  If you’re doing it to be cheap, I would highly recommend you spend a few thousand more dollars.  The money that you’re going to be putting into this car is going to hurt you in the long run.  Regardless, like anything, do your homework on the car, test drive it and see what works best for you.