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Re: Teen ager car [thegraduate]
by qbrozen
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Jun 23, 2009 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 22, 2009 8:37 pm)
hmmmm... not for nuthin', but he never mentioned his son's age. He could be 45 years old with 4 kids looking for his 8th car for all we know.
I still need more info to make a suggestion, personally.
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- #1886 of 1950
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Re: Teen ager car [qbrozen]
by BMW540
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Jun 23, 2009 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 23, 2009 7:34 am)
My son is 18. We previously bought a 96 Jeep from a relative. It is a piece of crap.While I spent most of my youth fixing cars, this one is not worth it. A used car in the 7 to $10,000 range max, could be considered. I'd like to know the best cars to look for and the best places to find them. Input is much appreciated.
BMW
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- #1887 of 1950
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Re: Teen ager car [BMW540]
by backy
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Jun 23, 2009 (7:45 pm)
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Replying to: BMW540 (Jun 23, 2009 5:26 pm)
It's possible the Jeep qualifies for the clunker cash. If so, you might be able to go for a new car vs. a used car and still stay under $10k out of pocket before tax and fees. Some decent new cars for a young person in the $13-14k range are the Yaris, Versa, Focus, and Elantra. Dealers are dealing so you might be able to find a larger car like the Fusion (2009) or Optima in that range also.
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- #1888 of 1950
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Teen ager car
by BMW540
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Jun 24, 2009 (5:07 pm)
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What exactly is clunker cash?
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- #1889 of 1950
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Re: Teen ager car [BMW540]
by ronsmith38
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Jun 24, 2009 (5:18 pm)
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Replying to: BMW540 (Jun 24, 2009 5:07 pm)
It is explained here.
http://www.cars.gov/
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- #1890 of 1950
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Re: Teen ager car [BMW540]
by kathyc2
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Jun 25, 2009 (6:38 am)
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Replying to: BMW540 (Jun 23, 2009 5:26 pm)
Don't forget to factor in the insurance cost as you are looking. At that age insurace cost can be almost as much as the car payment!
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- #1891 of 1950
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Re: Help me decide... [jbbevel]
by almatti
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Jun 25, 2009 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: jbbevel (Jun 14, 2009 6:09 pm)
jbbevel: Couldn't agree with you more..... Mazda 3 sport ( Grand Touring - most preferable) has it head oevr heels on the Subbie, the Corolla - No contest; . I test drove the Imprezza hatchback.Just Ok..... AWD is definetely a draw, but found it to be cheap plasticey in the interior. The Eleantra is very good, nice Warranty, Buyer's assurance, did lack some pep though...
I ended up getting a 2008.5 Mazda 3 s Touring (Mazda made too many variants in the model choices IMO - that must be the Ford influences). Made a great deal  $16,950. I was really looking for a 2009 Mazda 3 s GT, none to be found on the East Coast in April. The 2010 was real appetizing, but it just came out: no discounts.
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- #1892 of 1950
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Re: Help me decide... [almatti]
by jbbevel
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Jun 25, 2009 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: almatti (Jun 25, 2009 9:21 am)
Hmmm....
that's exactly what I'm down to deciding now. It's between the new car and the slightly used. It's hard because I really like the new 2010 Mazda's... but the 08 and 09's can be had for thousands less.
Thinking 2010 s Sport Hatchback with Bose/Moonroof at about 20K
or
thinking 2008/9 s Sport hatchback w/ less than 30K miles at about 16-17K.
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- #1893 of 1950
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Looking for suggestions...
by kreuzer
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Jun 27, 2009 (8:33 am)
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on alternatives to the pick-up truck and SUVs for cargo holding and light towing (<2000lbs.). Any ideas? I'm not really impressed with the small truck offerings due to their prices if I want seating for 4/5 people which I would like. The vehicles I am curious about are the Elantra Touring, Subaru Impreza Hatchback, Mazda 3 Hatchback. I can't think of anything else. If I'm missing some, please let me know. Thanks for your sugestions/comments. Also, I would like to stay under $20,000 buying new.
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Re: Looking for suggestions... [kreuzer]
by backy
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Jun 27, 2009 (9:57 am)
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Replying to: kreuzer (Jun 27, 2009 8:33 am)
The Elantra Touring, Impreza, and Mazda3 don't have a towing capacity anywhere close to 2000 pounds. Have you considered a small cross-over type SUV, which drives much more like a car than an SUV? For example, the Sportage V6 could be had for under $20k and can tow up to 2000 pounds (the I4 can tow up to 1500). It's quite roomy for up to 5 people. Another option, maybe hard to find new under $20k but there's the used option, is the VW Jetta Sportwagen--it can tow up to 2000 pounds and would definitely handle like a car (because it is). So maybe check out small crossover SUVs ala Sportage and RAV4 V6 (probably have to go used on that one to stay under $20k), or even the Santa Fe, which has big discounts now, and small wagons that can tow (pretty rare) like the Sportwagen.
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