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What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Malibu, Nissan Maxima, Mazda MAZDA3, Nissan Altima, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra, Lexus IS 250, Acura TSX, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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#1767 of 1950
2007 Mazda3 s Sport Hatchback by Smittypowa
Feb 24, 2009 (10:26 am)
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If you had the option to get this car for about $13K-13.5K with under 20K miles, would you do it?
#1768 of 1950
Looking to buy used Honda Accord by mpe3
Feb 26, 2009 (12:15 pm)
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I' m seeking some advice. I currently own a 2001 Accord lx-v6. Great car, but time for a newer one. Looking at a Black 2008 Accord EX-L 4cyl with 14k mi. Dealer is asking $22,979 and will sell it for $22,500. Not sure what to counter. I'm thinking $20k. Dealer is 100 mi away and I need to see it in person.
Any thoughts?
#1769 of 1950
Carfax report: Curbstoning by compnovice
Feb 28, 2009 (9:56 am)
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I found a Altima on craigslist and ran the carfax report. The report says :
 
" Are you buying this car? Then make sure you are buying it from a licensed dealership. Otherwise, you could be a victim of curbstoning, which is illegal. A curbstoner poses as a private seller to sell vehicles for a large profit. Be sure to buy this vehicle from a licensed dealer."
 
The rest of car history looks clean..
 
I called up the owner and she said that she works for a dealer and the car is with her. She is going to show the car at a local target but said that final paperwork will be done at the dealer. I searched for the dealer on google but coul not find any information.
 
Does it seem like a scam or I am reading too much into it...
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Elantra and traction by leif2
Mar 01, 2009 (5:40 am)
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I just bought a new 2008 elantra with Anti lock brakes and Kumho tires. Living in Minneapolis, there is alot of snow and ice on the roads. The elantra reqires much more stopping distance on snow and tires slip more on packed snow than my previous car, a 96 mazda protege. I could not make it up a sloping hill with packed snow. that never happened in 7 years with the mazda.
 
I love the new Elantra but the loss of traction is a real concern. Would different tires make a difference. The elantra is heavier than the protege, so do not understand why the traction would be less favorable.
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#1771 of 1950
Re: Elantra and traction [leif2] by backy
Mar 01, 2009 (5:59 am)
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Replying to: leif2 (Mar 01, 2009 5:40 am)

Since you live in a place like Minneapolis (I also live in the Twin Cities), maybe you should have bought the Elantra SE with traction control (also electronic stability control).
 
Tires could make a big difference. You might get a good set of winter tires. Also your Hyundai is considerably more powerful than the Protege, with more torque, so you may need to use a lighter foot than you are used to in such conditions.
#1772 of 1950
Re: Elantra and traction [backy] by bhmr59
Mar 01, 2009 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: backy (Mar 01, 2009 5:59 am)

backy, to your valid points, one must also consider the "type" of snow. (It may not have been an issue in your area.)
 
The most slippery roads we get in CT is when there is rapid accumulation and the temp is freezing +/- about 2 degrees. That's because the snow will start to melt but will then freeze as more snow falls. We had one of those storms about 2 weeks ago. No more than a half inch of snow & cars were sliding all over. There's a bad hill near my house. During that storm there 2 cars facing sideways at the first curve. I turned around and took an alternative route.
 
When the temp has been in the 20's for a sustained period and the roads are colder, I can get up that hill (but it is still an adventure).
#1773 of 1950
Re: Elantra and traction [bhmr59] by backy
Mar 01, 2009 (10:14 am)
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Replying to: bhmr59 (Mar 01, 2009 8:26 am)

I figured he meant the slippery, packed snow that we often get when the road has been plowed but not down to the pavement. It's more like ice than snow. We've had that a lot on secondary streets this winter. Traction control would help on roads like that, but unless it's a very steep hill a combo of winter tires plus a very light throttle might do, especially if the Protege was able to handle similar conditions. I don't think Proteges of that vintage had traction control.
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Re: Carfax report: Curbstoning [compnovice] by mrbizness1
Mar 03, 2009 (4:58 pm)
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Replying to: compnovice (Feb 28, 2009 9:56 am)

If you do goggle search you will find examples of Curbstoning. Simply put, if you can't do the deal at the dealers place of business "stay away". Most states have laws against it.
 
http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&aq=s0&oq=curbstoning&ie=UTF-8&rl- z=1T4GGLJ_en&q=curbstoning+meaning
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Re: Looking to buy used Honda Accord [mpe3] by mrbizness1
Mar 03, 2009 (5:15 pm)
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Replying to: mpe3 (Feb 26, 2009 12:15 pm)

Buying a vehicle a 100 miles away from home can be a hassle if you need service.
I recently purchased a used 2009 Murano. Upon delivery I noticed the center dash electronic display would shut off when the lights were turned on. The dealer gave me a rental and it was repaired in a week. Luckily he was only a few miles away and I picked it up after work.
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Re: Looking to buy used Honda Accord [mrbizness1] by thegraduate
Mar 03, 2009 (8:32 pm)
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Replying to: mrbizness1 (Mar 03, 2009 5:15 pm)

Only if there's not ANY dealer of the same make closer. You can get warranty/service/maintenance at any dealer of the same make and expect the same service. Buy your new Murano in Orlando and get the screen replaced in Seattle. It doesn't matter.

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