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#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)
#1749 of 1950 by geoblue Jan 23, 2009 (2:07 pm)
Replying to: dusneed (Jul 09, 2008 5:03 pm) Get a Corolla.Does not matter how old it is.It can be a 94 as long as it is well cared for.It will last you a lifetime and will not cost more than a couple of thousands.   Do not get into debt.
#1750 of 1950 Re: Buying a car, need help [dusneed] by qbrozen Jan 24, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: dusneed (Jul 09, 2008 5:03 pm) I agree with your brother. Save your money. You are NYC so what the heck you need a car for anyway?   If you really must have one, I'd get a beater for the cash you have on hand. Its just going to get trashed in the city anyway and you won't need it that much that it needs to be something incredibly reliable.
#1751 of 1950 Re: Buying a car, need help [dusneed] by backy Jan 24, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: dusneed (Jul 09, 2008 5:03 pm) I want something that is a good compromise between Cost, Fuel Economy, Reliability, Insureability, and style.   I agree with previous posts that the most practical thing to do would be to get a car you can pay cash for. You should be able to find a good small economy car for your $4500. The $300+ you save each month in car payments (and extra gas and insurance) because you didn't buy a $20,000 car like a used Maxima can be used for many things, including having some cash on hand for the inevitable repairs an older car will need.   However... you said style is important to you. And it is your money. So a compromise would be a small, stylish, economical, reliable, fun-to-drive, and relatively low-cost car such as a used Mazda3i. Other options would be a used Civic coupe or maybe even a Celica (my all-time favorite car from my 20s). Since you are 22, are single (yes?), and live in NYC, a small car would be your best bet vs. something like a Maxima or Altima. You might consider a small hatchback, for their versatility if not their style. You could even pick up a new hatch like a Yaris or Versa for around $13k if you get a stick, or you could get a used Mazda3, Rabbit, Elantra, Matrix/Vibe etc. Replies to this message: bhmr59 (Jan 24, 2009 8:50 pm) backy (Jan 25, 2009 9:13 am)
#1752 of 1950 Re: Buying a car, need help [backy] by bhmr59 Jan 24, 2009 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: backy (Jan 24, 2009 6:15 pm) Stick shifts are a bummer in city driving...and I thought that when I was in my 20's with "city" driving which is nothing like NYC driving. Replies to this message: backy (Jan 25, 2009 9:13 am)
#1753 of 1950 Re: Buying a car, need help [bhmr59] by backy Jan 25, 2009 (9:13 am)
Replying to: bhmr59 (Jan 24, 2009 8:50 pm) Yes, but for a 22 year old who probably won't be driving the car in town much (due to great public transport in NYC), a stick might be fine. I've seen lots of taxi drivers with sticks in the congested cities of Europe and Asia, and they seem to handle the sticks with no problem in that kind of environment. It's a way to save some bucks--up front, and on gas (especially in town), and on maintenance down the road.
#1754 of 1950 Mazda3 or Honda Civic? by vslacks Jan 25, 2009 (11:16 am)
We currently have a 2004 Audi A4 and a 1999 Jetta GLS TDI. We've just recently paid off the Audi and the Jetta is in need of a new clutch, new brakes, and it tends to stall or not start with increasing regularity. So, my wife is going to take the Audi and I'm going to get a new car that will mostly be used for commuting.   I'm considering the Mazda3 hatchback Grand Touring model or the Honda Civic EX-L. Though either would be a step down from my Audi, I'm treating myself to the bells and whistles so I don't feel too deprived I'd like to get the nav system on either one, though it looks like finding models equipped with nav is difficult.   Anyone have any thoughts on these two cars? I'm going out this afternoon to do test drives. Replies to this message: rik4 (Jan 25, 2009 12:15 pm) vslacks (Jan 26, 2009 12:42 pm) backy (Jan 25, 2009 12:23 pm) vslacks (Jan 26, 2009 12:28 pm) thegraduate (Jan 27, 2009 8:47 am)

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