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Smart Shopper Selecting and Buying My First Car
764 messages, Last post on Aug 17, 2009 at 12:29 PM
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Replying to: tidester (Apr 21, 2007 12:40 am) Do you know how to drive a manual transmission vehicle? Do you have a commute which involves a good deal of stop and go driving / high traffic (some people hate to drive a manual under these circumstances)? |
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Replying to: tidester (Apr 21, 2007 12:40 am)
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Replying to: renz1088 (Apr 21, 2007 3:00 pm) I haven't bought a used car since 1973 and even then I paid way too much for it, so I don't know a thing about buying used cars. My guess is that it takes patience, perserverance, and a good deal of knowledge and skill to get a really good used car. That's why a lot of us would rather get a new car and keep it for a long time, like 10 years or so. |
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Replying to: renz1088 (Apr 21, 2007 3:00 pm) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: renz1088 (Apr 21, 2007 3:00 pm) |
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| Hi, I need help picking out my first car. My budget is around $8000. I do prefer imports over domestics and I am looking for reliability, good fuel economy, and decent interiors that are spacious. Also, I would like it to be a model that is less expensive to insure. I am a 20-yr old male in NJ. (ugh at the insurance rates here). Early 2000's would be preferred, but I wouldn't mind late 90s either if it fits my criteria. Thanks! =) | |
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Been looking around for my first car. I'm 21, college student in Atlanta GA, been driving for 5 years with no accidents/crashes/tickets. Looking for a car I can run into the ground, so lets say 10 more years. I really don't care how the thing looks. I'd rather have automatic then manual, less distraction when driving in the city. Got $4000 to spend (can push to 5K if it's really that much better). Also I'm looking for good safety ratings so it is cheaper to insure. I've heard good thing about Ford Crown Victoria's and Mercury Grand Marquees'. But gas mileage seems like a problem on those large cruisers. Corolla's and civic's at that price range have pretty much the same milage and year as volvo sedans and every other car out there. I do intend on learning some auto repair next year, so I can fix up my car. Any advice? Thanks  .
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Replying to: gtpoompt (Jul 30, 2007 6:45 am) For the previous poster looking to spend $8000, a Maxima could prove to be a spacious imported car that is reliable and a little economical. The insurance could be high however. |
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Replying to: gtpoompt (Jul 30, 2007 6:45 am) Buicks! Better on gas mileage than the large cruisers, cheaper than imports. I am a Honda and Toyota fan generally, but for used you will be able to get a newer Buick often with less miles. They are extremely reliable. Either a Regal or LeSabre will get nearly 30 mpg highway. Other than the Pontiac Vibe, which would be too pricey for either of you, they are one of the few GM cars I would consider.
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