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#559 of 562 Re: Moving to US, need help with car [steine13] by tallman1

Sep 15, 2009 (7:32 am)

Replying to: steine13 (Sep 14, 2009 7:26 pm)
I don't think good resale is a "strong point" when one is buying a used car...
 
Well, the OP said that was one of her priorities since she was going to be selling it in a few years when she went back home.

#560 of 562 Re: Moving to US, need help with car [tallman1] by kirstie_h HOST

Sep 15, 2009 (1:28 pm)

Replying to: tallman1 (Sep 15, 2009 7:32 am)
Good point; however, as someone else pointed out, one could also do well by purchasing a used vehicle on which the major chunk of "resale hit" has already been taken. It just depends on the vehicle and at what price point you purchase.

#561 of 562 Re: Moving to US, need help with car [kirstie_h] by jproc

Sep 15, 2009 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: kirstie_h (Sep 15, 2009 1:28 pm)
Honda's retain their value at an amazing rate.I was looking at used civics last december and almost choked when I saw what the dealers wanted for 2-3 year old certified Honda's.If you are only going to want a car for 3ish years I think leasing makes the most sense.Don't have to worry about resale and u know upfront what it is going to cost

#562 of 562 Re: Moving to US, need help with car [jproc] by kirstie_h HOST

Sep 17, 2009 (7:31 am)

Replying to: jproc (Sep 15, 2009 7:02 pm)
Perhaps in the best of situations. But again, we're looking at someone who is just moving to the country. This could make it difficult to get financing on a lease. I know it *used* to be a problem.

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