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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 21, 2008 2:06 pm) Fixing that car is still cheaper than buying a new one, but the question is whether you want to dump your money into an old car or not.
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Replying to: xwesx (Nov 21, 2008 4:59 pm) A new car right now.....oof. I'm not sure I'm ready. I wouldn't have much of a down payment, and the prospect of more monthly expense isnt my favorite thing to contemplate in this time of job uncertainty.. Still, a new car means no maintenance, more airbags, LATCH, probably better economy (unless we stay in the subie fold), etc.
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 21, 2008 1:49 pm) I say look at a new Impreza 2.5i 5-door or Forester X. There are ton of new Foresters on dealer lots, so getting a good deal should be pretty easy. I think Imprezas can be had for  $16K. Bob |
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 21, 2008 8:52 pm) we put about $2500 into a car that was already over 10 years old, figuring if we got another 18 months out of it we were still ahead .... daughter drove it as her only car until about 2 years ago, and we are still using it as an occasional driver ... but I agree ... it's a tough decision ... |
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Replying to: rsholland (Nov 22, 2008 9:05 am) -mike |
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Replying to: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 6:00 am)  Totally on the fence here. The car is sound, ya know? it isn't beat up, it's pretty clean for 130K+ and it's a lifelong member of the family. Like Juice saying goodbye to SAndy |
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Replying to: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 6:00 am) park it. Buy new car. Fix BG later, keep as winter beater Buy new car. Sell BG for whatever we can get for it. Cars under consideration? Well, this would be Kirsten's ride, since I have the company Camry. She wants something no bigger than the BG. Must be efficient, must be MT. Must be an engaging drive. So far: MINI Clubman (her current fave- big enough for one kid, even 2. Good EPA, hoot to drive, 6MT, loads of style) Honda Fit (she doesn't like the cheapness of the interior) Prius (hurt by no MT, no fun, and definitely no deals. Lucien sez, "and it's getting old") Impreza (hurt by fuel economy, but is a compact package and has AWD. Must be 2009 to avoid bland driving experience of 2008. Keeps us in the Subie fold.) Outback (also hurt by economy, blandest color choice in automobiledom) I guess I should add Mazda3 wagon to this list. Haven't really looked at one in a while.
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Replying to: lucien2 (Nov 23, 2008 8:42 am) Bob
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Replying to: rsholland (Nov 23, 2008 8:49 am) The Outback is not a bad car, bigger rear than the impreza. On a side note, I test drove the G8 GT yesterday. AMAZING car. We are talking BMW 5-Series level. Can't wait for the G8 GXP w/6MT to be available. Unless the 2010 Legacy knocks my socks off, I believe the G8 GXP will be in my driveway next year. -mike Subaru Guru and Race Instructor
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Replying to: paisan (Nov 23, 2008 9:10 am) In fact, here's some info on deals to be had. Too bad you're not looking at an '08 STI, as the deals are INCREDIBLE—like $7K off & 0% financing for 60 months! http://www.cars101.com/subaru/rebates.html http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1630732 Bob |
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