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#1739 of 1950 Re: Nissan or Infiniti [kdshapiro] by qbrozen Sep 24, 2008 (6:51 am)
Replying to: kdshapiro (Sep 23, 2008 2:21 pm) Sure. One would hope you like tha appliance to some degree. But sometimes you convince yourself because you feel it is financially prudent.   And I do speak from experience. Leased a new Accord. Got fed up within 18 months and dumped it at 27 months for a used G35X. About 7 miles less per gallon, but I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather be happy with my ride than save $2.50/day in gas. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Sep 24, 2008 7:00 am) kdshapiro (Sep 24, 2008 8:11 am) qbrozen (Sep 24, 2008 9:00 am)
#1740 of 1950 Re: Nissan or Infiniti [qbrozen] by thegraduate Sep 24, 2008 (7:00 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 24, 2008 6:51 am) About 7 miles less per gallon, but I've come to the conclusion that I'd rather be happy with my ride than save $2.50/day in gas.   And then there are some of us who do both.
#1741 of 1950 Re: Nissan or Infiniti [qbrozen] by kdshapiro Sep 24, 2008 (8:11 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Sep 24, 2008 6:51 am) And I do speak from experience. Leased a new Accord. Got fed up within 18 months and dumped it at 27 months for a used G35X.   There is no doubt on day one the G35 would be more fun. However, in three years, I would rather be drivin the Altima. I'm not a proponent of buying used mass-market vehicles. And I don't. After I got rid of my BMW I bought a new appliance car.   X years later I've come to the conclusion, I'm happier with my appliance than I would have been with a 6 year old entry level luxo sedan. Of course, the dang turbo is killing my gas mileage.   7 mpg is a huge difference when you drive 20 to 30K a year. I would rather pocket the $2.50 and in three years still have a vehicle under warranty. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Sep 24, 2008 9:00 am)
#1742 of 1950 Re: Nissan or Infiniti [kdshapiro] by qbrozen Sep 24, 2008 (9:00 am)
Replying to: kdshapiro (Sep 24, 2008 8:11 am) That's fine. That's why there are choices. Plenty of folks (the majority, in fact, as sales numbers indicate) are happy driving appliances.   Personally, I know the vehicle I was happiest with for the longest period of time was a entry-luxo sedan I bought used. Bought it 3 years old and kept it till it was 8. Warranty wasn't an issue. HOWEVER, that's me. You make a good point about warranty because when I'm making recommendations to friends and family, I take that into account. If I know the person knows little about cars, drives them without thought to repairs, and does minimal maintenance, then I try to steer them to a new appliance rather than a used luxo-car.   Although, if you have a turbo, it doesn't sound to me like you bought an appliance.
#1743 of 1950 Used Crossover by 06stang Sep 28, 2008 (4:40 pm)
My sister-in-law is shopping for a used crossover for around $20k-$25k.   Would she be better off buying a 2007/2008 Ford Edge or a 2004/2005 Cadillac SRX V6? She likes how the Edge is newer, but thinks the SRX is more stylish and luxurious. She asked me for advice but I'm not sure what to tell her... Replies to this message: thegraduate (Sep 28, 2008 8:32 pm) tifighter (Oct 02, 2008 2:32 pm)
#1744 of 1950 Re: Used Crossover [06stang] by thegraduate Sep 28, 2008 (8:32 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Sep 28, 2008 4:40 pm) I'd always go newer mainstream over older luxury, but that's just me. You can some Edge's very well equipped these days. To me, the Edge is the more stylish vehicle, with the SRX looking more like a station wagon.   The real question is does she need three rows?   The Ford will still have warranty, most likely. The Caddy won't.
#1745 of 1950 Re: Used Crossover [06stang] by tifighter Oct 02, 2008 (2:32 pm)
Replying to: 06stang (Sep 28, 2008 4:40 pm) I'd go Edge; more likely to have warranty and can be had pretty well equipped, as grad said. The SRX does not have the strongest reliability scores, either...
#1746 of 1950 bjc2 by bjc2 Oct 04, 2008 (1:59 pm)
i am thinking about trading my 2001 elantra in for 2009 kia spectra 5 dr sx. anybody have any info on them? thanks Replies to this message: backy (Oct 04, 2008 4:59 pm)
#1747 of 1950 Re: bjc2 [bjc2] by backy Oct 04, 2008 (4:59 pm)
Replying to: bjc2 (Oct 04, 2008 1:59 pm) If you can wait a few months, you might want to check out the 2009 Elantra Touring 5-door before getting the Spectra. The Touring is a newer design with some advantages over the Spectra, the biggest of which IMO is standard ESC.
#1748 of 1950 Buying a car, need help by dusneed Jul 09, 2008 (5:03 pm)
Hello,   I am a 22 year old from New York City and I am wanting to buy a car. I have been prowling dealerships, but I can't honestly trust someone who is selling me something. I have been looking at an 06' Maxima and a 07' Altima. I don't want to make a decision when there is maybe a better decision to be made. This would be my first car purchase and I want to make the best Decision.   I am comfortable with buying a used car and that will most likely be my intended path. I already have been approved for financing through my credit union, but I am only comfortable with financing close to twenty thousand dollars. Also I have a down payment of four thousand-five hundred ready.   As I said I am 22, so insurance or insure-ability is a big issue. I don't want a crazy premium or to say I want to know which car has lower or higher premiums. Which car is more reliable as far as repairs and everything.   As I have said, I have my eye on a 06 Maxima(Vin:1n4b41e06c801631), but my brother has been raising questions about how it rides and how it has a too heavy for it's suspension appearance. He really thinks I shouldn't get a car period to save my money for something bigger.   I need opinions, real world experience, and real data to help in this decision. I am not opposed to getting any manufacturer's car or model. I want something that is a good compromise between Cost, Fuel Economy, Reliability, Insureability, and style.   Can you please help me?   Thank you, Replies to this message: geoblue (Jan 23, 2009 2:07 pm) qbrozen (Jan 24, 2009 3:34 pm) backy (Jan 24, 2009 6:15 pm) bhmr59 (Jan 24, 2009 8:50 pm) backy (Jan 25, 2009 9:13 am)

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