Used Cars for Sale in Minneapolis, MN

The biggest tip I would give drivers is to have an idea as to your route before you leave. The biggest issue I have heard from friends and people from out of town, is that commuting in Minneapolis can be a nightmare due to all of the one ways. It's not uncommon that if you miss a turn, to have to ... (more) drive several blocks before you're able to turn around or turn back towards your destination. Also, be aware of North and South when it comes to your Streets and Avenues. It's not uncommon for people to get turned around because they thought they were on the right road, only to find out that they were on "X" Ave S when they wanted to be on "X" Ave N.

When looking for a car in Minneapolis, the best places to look are towards the outskirts of town as you will find the most dealers there. Southern Minneapolis and Western Minneapolis have the most dealerships but you can find others scattered around the city. Checking online will help save you tim ... (more) e, as you'll be able to see which dealers have which cars on their lot and can make your decision as to which ones you want to look at.

One of the things I like most about driving in Minneapolis is seeing the skyline at night. Driving downtown at night, you can see a number of the city's downtown skyscrapers aglow, including the Target headquarters and their LED lights above their building. What's even nicer, is that depending upo ... (more) n which roads and interstates you take, you can get a completely different image of Minneapolis. On a number of occasions, my friends and I will drive around the outskirts of the city just to take in the unique views and landmarks that make Minneapolis so special.

Hennepin Ave - What makes Hennepin Ave my favorite road to drive is the fact that it stretches the entire length of downtown Minneapolis. It begins in the NE suburbs and continues all the way through downtown and Uptown area. It makes finding my way easier, since I know that as long as I can find that road, I ca ... (more) n find my way. In addition, unlike many roads downtown, it's a two way street which is a huge time saver when navigating downtown during peak traffic time.

While driving through Minneapolis, make sure you take in everything that you can. To maximize your drive, go north on Chicago avenue and take view at the new Minnesota Vikings Stadium under construction. A new work of art for Minneapolis. Continue and take a left down S. 2Nd street to see the Guthri ... (more) e Theater, and finally head south on Twins way to soak up some good old fashion baseball.

Minneapolis is a hard city to purchase a vehicle because there aren't many auto dealerships located right in the city. However, you won't need to travel too far to find your favorite dealer. Only a 7 minute drive west on 394, you'll find luxury dealers like Land Rover and Audi, but also places like ... (more) Toyota. Land Rover consistently gets stellar reviews and you can even take your car through their Land Rover off-road course. New car not in your price range or preference? No worries, Poquet Auto in Golden Valley, located another 5 minutes from 394, up to 100, houses a garage full of luxury used vehicles and any other car you're dreaming of. Whether it's a Ford Focus of a Cadillac Escalade, they'll find it for you. Finally, all else fails, Craigslist is an option, however boy recommended.

My favorite memory from driving in Minneapolis is the first time I ever drove in a major city. With stunning views and panoramic landscapes, I will never forgot crossing the bridge and being engulfed by large buildings and classic Minnesota architecture. My personal favorite being the IDS tower and ... (more) the Guthrie theater. It was a moment I'll never forget and a memory that will stay with me forever.

Nicollet avenue - This is my favorite road to drive because it takes you right through the heart, the life supply of downtown Minneapolis. Anyone who is anyone will be found on this stretch of road. Imagine if you will, driving and seeing all your favorite restaurants and night spots all in one central location. This ... (more) is what Nicollet avenue is to Minneapolis. You'll also to catch glimpses of the IDS Tower and the famous WCCO news room. If you're lucky, they'll even be filming a segment outside at night.

Acquaint yourself with which direction you are going. I 35 W and I35 East both run north and south, it is easy to get on the wrong if you are not paying to E and W directions. I was always confused because I wondered how 35 could run north, south, east and west.

I am not sure buying a car in the city is any different from others in the behavior of dealerships and salesman!!!! However, the car details are important. Winters here are frigid, if the factory does not supply a auto start with the car, then you should have a "plug" installed, so the car can be pl ... (more) ugged into elec outlet to keep it from freezing. All or 4-wheel drive is important, roads are slick and snow gets deep. There are good used cars available, however, warranties are important as this climate is tough on cars. I find the mid-west, to be honest, however, all things being said if you purchase off of craigslist, have the car checked.

My favorite experience about driving in the city of Minneapolis was the ease of getting around the city. I had recently moved from southern CA, into a rural community north of the twin cities. I had to take a friend to the airport, and was dreading getting make into the mad house of city driving. Wh ... (more) at a surprise, roads were clearly marked and there were numerous byways to lessen the traffic. I was not in rush hour, and the main freeways were moving along at the speed limit. Everything seemed centrally located off of the main freeways and interchanges. I was also impressed by the way drivers were considerate, allowing merges and lane changes without horns blaring. I enjoy driving in this city.

I-35, has easy access from both east and west. At first may be confusing until you realize, I35E is the east site of cities, and I35W access the west side. - I10 north is my favorite road to drive. After leaving the main city area, and reaching Anoka, the road takes on different feel. I travels in rural areas and is the fastest and easiest to reach the "lake country" of Northern MN.