JOSÉ MESA AUTO WHOLESALE, LLC

JOSÉ MESA AUTO WHOLESALE, LLC Your Discount Auto Retailer Since 1992! New•Used•Buy•Sell•Lease•Trade•Consign•Broker•Appraise

José Mesa Auto Wholesale, LLC (JMAW) is a certified Portland, Oregon automobile retail dealer that deals in all makes and models of new and used vehicles. Since 1992 we have helped thousands of customers locate the right new or used vehicle that have included gas, diesel and hybrid powered cars, vans, sport utility, pickups, commercial and recreational. Many of our vehicles stay in Oregon but othe

rs have gone to Washington, California, Idaho, Montana, Arizona, Colorado, Alaska and Hawaii along with many other states plus even Canada.

08/31/2026

$3000 RULE FOR BUYING CARS

The $3,000 rule is a car-buying budgeting guideline that suggests you should have at least $3,000 in cash available before purchasing a vehicle. This money serves as a financial safety net rather than just the price tag of the car. You use it for different needs depending on how you buy:
Down payment: Extra cash put down when financing a car to lower monthly payments.
Cash-purchase baseline: A starting fund if you are buying an inexpensive used car outright.
Ownership cushion: Money left over to cover immediate post-purchase expenses.

Many buyers focus only on the sticker price or the monthly loan payment. The $3,000 rule shifts the focus to total ownership costs, ensuring a single unexpected expense does not cause financial strain.

Hidden and immediate costs after buying a car include:
Taxes, title, and registration fees
First-month insurance premiums and deductibles
Fuel or charging costs
Routine maintenance like new tires, brakes, or oil changes
Unexpected mechanical repairs

Here is a super low mile loaded up Ford F250 Lariat Short Bed 4x4 that you will love!
08/30/2026

Here is a super low mile loaded up Ford F250 Lariat Short Bed 4x4 that you will love!

2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty for sale at JOSÉ MESA AUTO WHOLESALE, LLC in Portland, OR for $50,989. Find your next Ford at JOSÉ MESA AUTO WHOLESALE, LLC.

The Cypress Pearl Lexus LX 470 is headed to the Evergreen State as I await my newest customer on the train from Edmonds,...
08/29/2026

The Cypress Pearl Lexus LX 470 is headed to the Evergreen State as I await my newest customer on the train from Edmonds, Washington.

08/28/2026

Over the years I have sold my fair share of Toyota Prius models but lately they are hot again. Reserving them in advance is the only way that my customers are getting them because by the time they arrive they are delivered at once.

When my customer is in Lincoln City and I am in Portland then MCMinnville is the perfect place to meet to hand over this...
08/27/2026

When my customer is in Lincoln City and I am in Portland then MCMinnville is the perfect place to meet to hand over this like new 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE AWD.

The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program is now in effect as it goes to November 4th so this is the time to buy your new ...
08/25/2026

The Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program is now in effect as it goes to November 4th so this is the time to buy your new or used electric vehicle.

Today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program will reopen on Tuesday, Aug. 25 and remain open through Wednesday, Nov. 4. Based on strong demand and available funding, DEQ expects the program will be fully subscribed and will suspend rebates o...

It took over a year for the all new Lexus ES350h to come out but finally this 2026 AWD in Cloudburst Gray made it so my ...
08/24/2026

It took over a year for the all new Lexus ES350h to come out but finally this 2026 AWD in Cloudburst Gray made it so my Longview, Washington customer is thrilled!

It is the final day for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC so here is your link for all the details.
08/23/2026

It is the final day for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington DC so here is your link for all the details.

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.. Find race, driver, track and team information, as well as news and results.

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1005 SE Washington Street #3
Portland, OR
97214

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Monday 8am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 8am - 9pm

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