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Can I get a car loan for a private sale for $4,000?

I want to get a used car as my original vehicle just died. I found a car on Craigslist, and with a price of $4,000, it's below the blue book value. I know it's more difficult to get a car loan for a private sale. Can I get a car loan for $4,000 for this vehicle?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
“You likely won’t be able to get a
car loan
for any vehicle for $4,000, regardless of where you buy it from.
Most banks don’t want to loan money on an older, high-mileage vehicle, and there’s little money for them to make anyway. However, you could try to get a personal loan from a lender.
If that’s not possible, you’ll need to save up or look for a higher-priced
used car to purchase
.
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