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As good as the deals are on new cars, they’re even sweeter for used cars. As carmakers offer more incentives and new-car dealers trim prices to boost slumping sales, used-car dealers must cut prices to compete.

Used-car shopping has come a long way since answering those 25-word classified ads and praying you wouldn’t buy a lemon. With all but a fraction of the used-car universe listed online, it’s easy to comparison-shop and spot a good buy (though for added protection, take the car to an independent mechanic for inspection). If you’re still uneasy, consider buying a certified pre-owned vehicle, which adds the armor of a factory inspection and an additional warranty.

Because of high gas prices, used pickups and large SUVs are particularly cheap. Also, dealers have a generous supply of two- and three-year-old luxury cars that have come off lease or were traded in. These models have seen their steepest depreciation, and many are still under warranty.

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