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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
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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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- #1894 of 1950
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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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Re: Looking for suggestions... [backy]
by kreuzer
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Jun 27, 2009 (5:54 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jun 27, 2009 9:57 am)
Thanks backy for your comments. I will take them under consideration. I knew the Mazda doesn't have a towing capacity and believe it's not recommended, but pretty sure the Impreza can tow up to 2000lbs. The Elantra use to be able to tow up to 3000lbs., I believe , with trailer brakes. I saw this on the Edmunds website at one time. You're right that I'd have to go used with the Volkswagens and Toyotas.
Do you know much about how the I4 in the Sportage does as far as enough power to pull and carry 5 and what about gas mileage? Do you have or know someone that owns one?
Thanks again!
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