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Replying to: deltheking (Apr 13, 2009 11:13 am) |
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Replying to: deltheking (Apr 13, 2009 11:13 am) Are these costs more expensive compared to other imports or domestic cars? And are there problems finding mechanics (other than Hyundai dealerships) who know how to fix Hyundais/Kias? |
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Replying to: kirstie_h (Apr 06, 2009 6:42 am) Primera, actually - a somewhat larger FWD platform, available in Europe as a Nissan. I had both an older Sentra and and a G20 (both manual), and the drives could not have been compared (G20 much nicer.) |
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| I am in the process of searching for a used vehicle for my daughter. She wants something sporty. Price range of 7000-9000. We have been looking at Chrysler Sebrings (2004) any one have any advice? Thank you | |
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Replying to: steff1 (Jun 25, 2009 6:53 pm) That would likely not be it. Do you have an age range or mileage constraints? Are any features manditory? You might be interested in anti-lock brakes, stability control systems, and various air bags to help young drivers stay out of trouble and mitigate injury should it be necessary. Does it need to be a sedan? Automatic or manual? Do you have a target fuel economy in mind? Does it snow where you live?
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Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jun 25, 2009 7:22 pm) Nothing's going to be more reliable and provide a "European" type feel that's just right for the average driver. I't's the only car in the last 5 years or more that I drove and it reminded me of the old 1990s Volvos. Tight, controlled, and a great car to drive. The IS250 is underpowered and pricey for what it is. The IS350 is more of a muscle car - it doesn't have the same light on its feet feel as the older IS300.(plus is hugely expensive, even used) http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=262303550 Good example. Built to last 15-20 years, so 7-8 years old isn't a problem at all. |
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Replying to: steff1 (Jun 25, 2009 6:53 pm) Huh. Ummmm..... huh. Sooo... when you say "sporty" you obviously have a very different definition than me. Can you be more specific?
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Replying to: qbrozen (Jun 26, 2009 10:38 am) I have a soon to be licensed driver who I may be buying for. Right now my plan is for her and I to split two cars - our Ody van and my Celica convertible. If I could find a cheap Mazda 3 or some such thing maybe I'll yield... |
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Replying to: steff1 (Jun 25, 2009 6:53 pm) |
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Unlike buying new cars, how would you find out if the dealer's price for a CPO car is just right and is not inflated? For new cars, there's Edmunds to find out the TMV and a bunch of other sites where you could find out the invoice price. How about for used cars? Besides KBB, how and where would you start negotiation? It would be impossible to compare the same models because the trim level is not always disclosed. As an example, we're trying to buy a 08 RX350 CPO starting at 31,999. To start, should I undercut this price by 3K?
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