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Customers in Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas can browse and buy Ford CPO vehicles within a 75-mile radius of their locations.
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Ford certified preowned vehicles can now be bought on e-commerce giant Amazon as the second major automaker taps the site for sales.
Hyundai joined the automotive marketplace last year. Now, customers in Los Angeles, Seattle and Dallas can browse and buy Ford CPO vehicles within a 75-mile radius of their locations.
While Amazon facilitates purchasing, including price estimates and financing, customers must pick up the vehicles at the participating dealerships. Those interested in financing their purchases can access a selection of banks chosen by the dealer, including Ford Credit.
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