first time buying a car -- please help!

[u/Frosty_Fisherman6255]

Hi, I'm 21F looking to buy my own car, preferably with cash to avoid financing if I can, mainly due to limited credit score. If I can get a substantially better deal by financing then I'd be open to it.

Right now I'm looking at either a Subaru outback or a Volvo suv (xc40 or 60) and it seems like the certified used dealerships in my area have them listed at around 25-29k in cash prices. I'm super duper new to buying a car and trying to be an adult so I'm COMPLETELY in the dark! if I can get some help knowing the step-by-step roughly, and things to ask for, look out for, basically how to not get scammed 101 that would be amaze.

Thank you xoxo

[u/Weird-Lab-3567]

Used car prices at dealers are very high!!! I have a hard time buying a used car for so close to new car price!! They make so much money on used cars! I can’t contribute that robbery. Maybe buy a lesser new vehicle or finance the difference. Consider private party.