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#693 of 782 Re: Which one for teenager? [tazereli] by stevecar May 15, 2007 (8:43 am)
Replying to: tazereli (May 15, 2007 8:24 am) There is a good article in Today's Wall Street Journal just about that subject
#694 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [bodble2] by ateixeira May 15, 2007 (8:43 am)
Replying to: bodble2 (May 15, 2007 7:28 am) Both suggestions are very competent, but she wanted something fuel efficient and I think the 3 vehicles named in the title of this thread pretty much lead the pack.   For a teen - call your insurance agent for a quote before you do anything. Ask what the 10 cheapest cars to insure are, and pick from those.   Insurance can be prohibitively expensive for a teen. My neighbor across the street used to pay $3000/year to insure a Mustang Cobra, it was just insane.   I would start there, given it might be your biggest expensive since you're shopping for used models.   FYI - Kate from the Subaru Crew is selling an 01 Forester, well kept and much loved. Check the Subaru Crew - Meet the Members II threads.
#695 of 782 about insurance costs by ajstewart May 15, 2007 (12:51 pm)
Thanks to several of you for pointing out the insurance costs associated with a teen driver. Meant to include that in my criteria list. Is there a website somewhere that would give me some general guidelines? What makes a car expensive to insure--current value? body style? cost of replacement parts? lack of safety equipment? The process of getting insurance info seems unnecessarily obscure and circular: My agent will tell me that he needs a specific model in order to quote me rates. Well, I don't know which models to consider until I find out some rate information! Replies to this message: ateixeira (May 16, 2007 7:25 am)
#696 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [stevecar] by farmingrocks May 15, 2007 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: stevecar (May 15, 2007 6:42 am) I did take a look at the Sante Fe at the auto show, but crossed it off my list, as if felt too small sitting inside.   Don't remember seeing the Outlander. According the specs on Edmonds, the base model starts higher than the CRV, and has lower gas mileage, probably because of the V6. Also, looks the hip room is lower than the CRV and the RAV4, and the smallness of the RAV4 seats has me leaning toward the CRV.   But it was a good suggestion!! Thanks. Replies to this message: farmingrocks (May 15, 2007 5:52 pm) drwoodr (May 15, 2007 7:50 pm) stevecar (May 16, 2007 3:38 am) tifighter (May 16, 2007 10:06 am)
#697 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [cbmorton] by farmingrocks May 15, 2007 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: cbmorton (May 15, 2007 5:44 am) You'd hate to be saying to yourself a few months down the road, "I sure like the colour of my RAV4, but it's too bad I can't ride in it!"    Very very good point!!
#698 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [farmingrocks] by farmingrocks May 15, 2007 (5:52 pm)
Replying to: farmingrocks (May 15, 2007 1:59 pm) Oops. Meant to say I compared the Tuscson at the Auto Show. The Santa Fe starts out too high for us, and is also a V6.   But I do want to say how much I appreciate all of the input everyone is providing for me! Replies to this message: drwoodr (May 15, 2007 7:50 pm) stevecar (May 16, 2007 3:38 am)
#699 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [farmingrocks] by drwoodr May 15, 2007 (7:50 pm)
Replying to: farmingrocks (May 15, 2007 5:52 pm) I assume "starts out too high" refers to price, don't be so fast to eliminate the Santa Fe. CRVs usually go for close to MSRP, and everything is a dealer add on - like a roof rack or other accessories. For less money, you get a lot more with a Santa Fe. I drove a CRV, and liked it for an "around town" car, but it was noisy and had a harsh ride on the highway. I went next door to the Hyundai dealer and drove the Santa Fe - roomier, much smoother and quieter ride on the highway, more pep, much better radio, and loaded up with lots of extras. I've had it for 2 months and can't wait to drive it every day. Replies to this message: stevecar (May 16, 2007 3:38 am)
#700 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [drwoodr] by stevecar May 16, 2007 (3:38 am)
Replying to: drwoodr (May 15, 2007 7:50 pm) You bring up some good points. Farmingrocks may want to check out the CRV vs Sante Fe subject for additional info. If resale value is not an issue, a test drive should be a must before a decision is made. With Hyundai, the sticker, and even invoice price, is only a ballpark. The only problem is if you want to sell or trade within a few years, the depreciation is high.
#701 of 782 Re: about insurance costs [ajstewart] by ateixeira May 16, 2007 (7:25 am)
Replying to: ajstewart (May 15, 2007 12:51 pm) You can get a general idea, but insurance varies by demographics and by geographic location, so the best thing would be to call your current insurance agent for a quote.   I mean, if you get a KBB value for a car, that's fine, but they're not buying it, or making any promises. So if they tell you insurance will be cheap and they are wrong, again, it's a "tough luck" scenario.   Your insurance agent will have to honor that price quote, so call them first.
#702 of 782 Re: CRV vs RAV4 [10years] by blueiedgod May 16, 2007 (9:30 am)
Replying to: 10years (May 15, 2007 6:20 am) Take a look at the newly re-engineered Mitsubishi Outlander. It is a serious competitor to the CRV and RAV4. It's getting high marks on user evaluations, is loaded with standard content and has a double the warranty of Honda or Toyota at a lower price.    All these choices are good.   As the cost of fuel keeps rising, I am sure more and more people will start thinking long term rather than short term. A lower cost of entry may come at a higher cost of driving, through lower fuel economy.   So, when basing your decisions on what to buy, think long term. Purchase price may seem like a good spot to focus attention, but 5 and 10 year cost of operation is where the prize is at.

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