Used Cars for Sale in Phoenix, AZ (with Photos) (2024)

FAQs

What is the best website to buy second hand cars? ›

Cars.com is our top pick for selling a used car, while Edmunds tops our rankings for buying a used car online. We recommend doing plenty of research on the used car market and comparing offers and quotes from multiple sites before making your decision.

Buckeye Named Most Affordable City to Buy a Car

Buying a vehicle in Buckeye could save buyers $966 compared to the average cost in the rest of Arizona, according to a study by Autolist.com. That makes Buckeye the most affordable place in the state to purchase a new vehicle.

After comparing multiple car buying websites, our team found CarMax pays top dollar for used vehicles.

For nonresidents from all other states with a higher state tax rate than Arizona's 5.6 percent TPT rate and allow credit against their state excise taxes for the state tax paid in Arizona, the state TPT and all local taxes apply to the sale if the nonresident takes delivery of the vehicle in Arizona.

What is considered high mileage on a car? Often, 100,000 miles is considered a cut-off point for used cars because older vehicles often start requiring more expensive and frequent maintenance when mileage exceeds 100,000.

Our top picks, including CarGurus, Autotrader, and CarsDirect, have useful features to help streamline the car-buying process, like advanced search functions so you can zero-in on the right make and model. Some also allow private sellers to list their vehicles for sale.

The state use tax rate is 5.6%. There is no county use tax in Arizona. City use tax rates vary by city and are listed in our TPT Tax Rate Tables on our website under “Transaction Privilege Tax”, then “Rates and Deduction Codes.” You can also look up the rate on our Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax Look Up Tool.

While the best state will vary based on any given driver's personal needs, there is a clear general winner if you're looking for the most affordable state to buy a car in. The grand champion is New Hampshire.

Local junkyards and private buyers typically pay the highest amounts for junk vehicles. Private buyers often pay more because they're buying for parts or personal repair projects, while scrapyards can pay higher prices because they save on dismantling and compacting services.

Who gives the best used car values? ›

Both Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book are reputable sites that offer pricing information. The accuracy of an appraisal has a lot to do with the information the owner provides. If you overstate the vehicle condition or don't check off the correct trim level and options, your value is less likely to be accurate.

That convenience does come at a cost, as you're not likely to get the most money for a car you're selling or the best prices on a car you're buying from Carvana. But while you may be able to get a better deal financially using other methods, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better experience anywhere.

The rate per $100 of assessed value is $2.80 for new vehicles and $2.89 for renewals. (See Highway User Revenue Fund Overview at the beginning of this section for distribution of the Highway User Revenue Fund.)

To title and register your out-of-state vehicle, you must have these items: A completed, signed Title and Registration Application. An emissions compliance form (Phoenix and Tucson areas only) An out-of-state title (or registration, if title is held by lienholder)

A 90-Day Nonresident (Drive Out) Permit allows a person to drive their newly purchased vehicle out of Arizona for registration in another state. You will be required to show your out-of-state identification and the dealer invoice or assigned title.

Both Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book are reputable sites that offer pricing information. The accuracy of an appraisal has a lot to do with the information the owner provides.

Carvana Co. is an online used car retailer based in Tempe, Arizona. The company was the fastest growing online used car dealer in the United States and is known for its multi-story glass tower car vending machines.