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#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.
#232 of 764 Re: My choice.. [kyfdx] by cti Mar 10, 2005 (1:51 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Mar 10, 2005 12:17 pm) would also be a Protege. My mother's Sienna minivan was buried after she hydroplaned and damaged it. Not much loss at 180k miles.   She found a Protege5 which was perfect. She LOVES to drive it. My mom has never really enjoyed driving before but loves driving on the twisties from Lousiana to Arkansas to go camping on her and my stepfather's property.   Plus she has come around to the usefulness of a sunroof in hot weather to vent heat out.   I was already looking at the Mazda3 hatch. After driving hers I saved up some money and 8 months later (i.e., last month) bought a new Mazda3 hatch.   I think the sedan is dull looking, but the hatch is really cool. Plus the hatch is vastly more useful.   Jason Replies to this message: kirstie_h (Mar 11, 2005 7:48 am)
#233 of 764 Civic EX by millspd Mar 10, 2005 (8:01 pm)
would have all of these   - power windows - power locks - remote entry - power moonroof - ABS (I live in the northeast)   and I'd guess you'd pay about $17K for one with automatic. a bit more if you wanted side air bags too. Replies to this message: kyfdx (Mar 10, 2005 8:27 pm) qbrozen (Mar 11, 2005 6:36 am) kyfdx (Mar 11, 2005 7:25 am)
#234 of 764 Re: Civic EX [millspd] by kyfdx HOST Mar 10, 2005 (8:27 pm)
Replying to: millspd (Mar 10, 2005 8:01 pm) Great car... my #1 pick... But, tough staying under $300/mo., unless you lease...   I like used Civics, too... but, the prices are outrageous.. Replies to this message: qbrozen (Mar 11, 2005 6:36 am) kyfdx (Mar 11, 2005 7:25 am)
#235 of 764 kyfdx by millspd Mar 10, 2005 (9:11 pm)
good point about the monthly payment -- forgot that part.   We bought a 2004 for my wife and she is very happy with it. I don't quite fit comfortably in it, but that's ok since I rarely drive it.

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