CARTRUVO: UNDER-$10,000 SHORTLIST
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Is $10,000 my vehicle-price limit or my entire purchase budget?
My actual total purchase funds:
Inspection quote:
Applicable taxes / registration (confirm with agency):
Pickup / transport quote:
Known immediate work quote:
Other costs I must include:
My chosen uncertainty reserve:
Remaining vehicle-price ceiling:
Insurance and ongoing expenses considered separately:

Essential use / features:
Candidate listing link / date:
Year / trim / mileage / asking price / location:
Service evidence:
Ownership and lender questions:
Inspection scope / findings:
Unresolved diagnosis:
Purchase price plus immediate work:
Complete expected purchase spending:
What is still unknown?
Decision / next action:

Do not enter zero for an unknown cost. Recalculate when actual quotes arrive.