I always enjoy hearing how people find smart ways to save money because buying a car can get expensive really fast if you don't look around first. A while ago I was searching for something affordable and ended up browsing the Massachusetts insurance vehicles section on AutoBidMaster
https://www.autobidmaster.com/en/locations/usa/massachusetts/insurance-vehicles/ . At first I was just curious, but I was surprised by how many different options were available compared to what I was seeing locally. I spent a few days comparing listings, checking vehicle histories, and finally chose a car that only needed a bit of cosmetic work. It's been a great purchase so far, and I'm glad I didn't rush into buying the first thing I found. Sometimes a little extra research makes a much bigger difference than people expect.