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#222 of 764 Re: Lots of Questions [nsiriann] by danf1 Mar 10, 2005 (9:41 am)
Replying to: nsiriann (Mar 10, 2005 9:25 am) I'd recommend looking at a Hyundai Elantra. With the equipment that you desire the sticker price will be around $16,700. Invoice is about $15,700. There is a 1750 rebate plus 400 college grad rebate if you qualify. Using the college grad, if you buy at invoice minus rebates with 2000 down, your payment would be around 250/month. Replies to this message: asafonov (Mar 10, 2005 10:29 am) danf1 (Mar 10, 2005 10:42 am) qbrozen (Mar 10, 2005 10:52 am) asafonov (Mar 10, 2005 11:30 am) and 1 more...
#223 of 764 Re: Lots of Questions [danf1] by asafonov Mar 10, 2005 (10:29 am)
Replying to: danf1 (Mar 10, 2005 9:41 am) ...Hyundai Elantra. With the equipment that you desire the sticker price will be around $16,700. Invoice is about $15,700. There is a 1750 rebate plus 400 college grad rebate if you qualify.   13,500 for an Elantra (I am assuming it is a GT?) Worth 50% of that next year if you need to trade in? A new Corolla seems to me a much better choice for not much more (but no roof.) Many, many choices used... Replies to this message: danf1 (Mar 10, 2005 10:42 am) qbrozen (Mar 10, 2005 10:52 am) asafonov (Mar 10, 2005 11:30 am) nsiriann (Mar 10, 2005 1:37 pm)
#224 of 764 4 doors by ateixeira Mar 10, 2005 (10:32 am)
My suggestion would be to attend a car show, to first narrow it down to about 3-4 choices that "fit".   See what you can get comfortable in quickly and easily, and has the size to meet your needs.   Then test drive just those few. Maybe even try a place like CarMax that sells several brands of used cars, so you can see how they hold up. Come to think of it you might be able to skip the car show if they have a good selection.   Once you make your choice, then you can figure out what you can afford, new or used, and start shopping.   Good luck.   -juice
#225 of 764 Re: Lots of Questions [asafonov] by danf1 Mar 10, 2005 (10:42 am)
Replying to: asafonov (Mar 10, 2005 10:29 am) Sure if you are going to trade in a year or two the Corolla will be worth more. On that note a Civic would be even better. If long term ownership is more important, I still recommend the Elantra.   Considering that low maintenance cost is one of the criteria here, I'm not a fan of used cars. Peace of mind in a warranty is worth a few bucks in my mind, plus I know how the car has been taken care of from the start. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Mar 10, 2005 10:52 am) asafonov (Mar 10, 2005 11:30 am) nsiriann (Mar 10, 2005 1:37 pm)
#226 of 764 Re: Lots of Questions [danf1] by qbrozen Mar 10, 2005 (10:52 am)
Replying to: danf1 (Mar 10, 2005 10:42 am) Considering that low maintenance cost is one of the criteria here, I'm not a fan of used cars.   That's a good point, BUT I have seen many "certified" used cars that come with a better warranty than from the factory. so that's something to consider.
#227 of 764 hmm by stickguy Mar 10, 2005 (11:22 am)
You like hondas, get a new Civic EX (but, do they have ABS yet?).   For used, a Protege would work nicely. An ES2.0 could have all the equipment you require, for a reasonable price.
#228 of 764 Re: Lots of Questions [danf1] by asafonov Mar 10, 2005 (11:30 am)
Replying to: danf1 (Mar 10, 2005 10:42 am) I agree that Civics have probably the best resale among compacts. A Civic, though, will cost more than 15k, though (LX) and close to 17k (EX).   My point was not just the resale - I don't have a problem with Hyundais at all, it is just for an extra $500-1000 a new Corolla CE (even though it may lack some of the equipment of an Elantra GT) is a much better deal, IMO. Replies to this message: nsiriann (Mar 10, 2005 1:37 pm)
#229 of 764 My choice.. by kyfdx HOST Mar 10, 2005 (12:17 pm)
'03 Protege ES... You might find one with 2.5 years of warranty left...   Price around $11K... Figure $12K for tax and everything... nothing down... $277/mo. for 48 months at 5%.   Reliable, decent gas mileage.. good interior room for a sub-compact... 16" tires/wheels on the ES, and fun to drive...   Hmmm.. it makes me want one...   regards, kyfdx   edit..Oh yeah.. most of them have moonroofs.. but, it was an option.. Replies to this message: cti (Mar 10, 2005 1:51 pm) kirstie_h (Mar 11, 2005 7:48 am)
#230 of 764 M/R by ateixeira Mar 10, 2005 (12:29 pm)
Remember, he wants a moonroof. A-la-carte ordering might make it cheaper to get what he wants.   Unless aftermarket moonroof is OK.   -juice
#231 of 764 Re: Lots of Questions [asafonov] by nsiriann Mar 10, 2005 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: asafonov (Mar 10, 2005 11:30 am) I'm definitely not opposed to a used car, but it will have to be low milage. My accord that was totaled was high milage and high maintenance (only after it broke 225K). The moonroof is something that I want, but can definitely live without. I'm definitely looking for long-term ownership. Thanks to everyone who has already responded, and I welcome more suggestions/opinions. This will be my first car that I'm buying and I could use all the help I could get.

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