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I am looking at serveral cars, but before that Ill tel you my perferance, Im 17 I can only spend 7k at most on the car and I have the problem of insurence. I have looked at honda civics and preludes, chevy cameros. With the gas prices going up and the monthly payment and insurence, what would be the best car, most reliable, and the most exciting to drive? I perfer a 5 speed, I think their are better to drive. On my condentions, insurence gas price, and cash problem, what would be the best car for me to buy?
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Replying to: speicalops (May 19, 2006 8:37 pm) But for $7,000 you will only be able to get an old one with high milage. Do I really think you are going to take my advice? Ha! I'm an old f**t. 17 years old - you're going for the Camero!!!!! You'll deal {or maybe not deal} with the insurance, bad gas milage, and unreliable history and grab up a hammered, rattly, gas-hogging, several things don't work, check engine light is on - Camero!!!!! After you've hammered it some more, poured all the money you can scrape together from your after school job, slid it into a curb, ruining 2 wheels and the front suspension, gotten it wired back together, you will be 19 and can pass it off to some other 17 year old. I'm old, but I waited a while and was about 26 before I bought my first Corvette. New. Before that I drove a Ford Falcon, a Chevy, and another Ford. |
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| I have a dilemma of either buying a honda civic 05 EX w/ 9,800 miles 4 door for 16,650 (which I wonder if I could get for cheaper still) and maybe spending 16,000 on a new car. I really like added options and the sunroof and auto and all that and dont really want a stripped down model, but I need something relianble for the next 4 years that I will have 0 problems with. What do you think I should do? I am looking to spend about $305 or less/month. Thanks for your input!! | |
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Replying to: villebillies (Jun 04, 2006 1:55 pm) It is 10K miles closer to needing new brakes, new tires, and the expensive 30K mile maintenance. It also has 10K less miles under waranty. I think you should get a new car.
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Replying to: bobst (Jun 04, 2006 2:20 pm)
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I'm car buying a used car this summer. Ending my minivan-mom days and not sure where to go from here. I have a strange ache for a european car even though have never had one. I've driven the BMW 3-series wagon which seemed short on head room for DH (6'3"--aren't there lots of tall German men too--what do they drive?) and the Audi A4 which I really like but DH has not had a fit-test. I also like the one I drove felt to have been driven hard and put away wet--seemed loose and spongey all over. Is this characteristic of a Saab? It had lots of headroom--seating and view was comfortable. I've seen these in what look to be off-lease '03's with 40k in the $15-20K range which is what I have in mind. I know there are more relieable and lower cost-to-own vehicles out there and I don't know who I think I want to impress with one of these names. What else is the down-side? What is a sensible choice for me? Or less sensible but just as fun? 
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Replying to: sarahap (Jun 06, 2006 8:14 am) designated hitter? damned husband? Have you checked out the V50? Its a tallish car, so headroom is pretty good. Not to mention volvo seats are OH SO comfy. Might be tough to get into the $15-$20k range, but a slightly used 2.4i should fit the bill. However, personally, I'd be looking for a T5 6-speed, which I'm sure would be more than $20k. |
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