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What's the best vehicle for my needs?
1392 messages, Last post on Mar 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM
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#1388 of 1392 Re: What should I do? Need CAR BUYING advice. [qbrozen] by sebring95
Feb 03, 2013 (4:11 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 03, 2013 2:04 pm)
Agree with gbrozen on this. Leasing almost ALWAYS costs more from a total financial impact, particularly on sub $40k vehicles. Even if you decide you don't want to buy it out and keep it, I would recommend trying to trade it before you turn it in....you may have positive equity compared to the buy-out. Have you looked at Mini Coopers? I've thought about one as a run-about and they hold their value pretty well. When you get bored in a couple years you've got a premium low-mileage version to trade/sell.
#1389 of 1392 Re: What should I do? Need CAR BUYING advice. [qbrozen] by suydam
Feb 03, 2013 (6:43 pm)
Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 03, 2013 2:04 pm)
Agree. The Soul is a pretty practical little vehicle. Is there some reason you're not keeping it? That might tell you which direction to go.
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Mar 15, 2013 (1:52 pm)
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#1392 of 1392 Re: What should I do? Need CAR BUYING advice. [qbrozen] by sandman_6472
Mar 16, 2013 (10:24 am)
Replying to: qbrozen (Feb 03, 2013 2:04 pm)
Totally agree here...keep the Soul. Test drove one a couple weeks back and even have the brochure in the car and it's a nice vehicle for your purposes. In the same position as you...3 kids and do not drive much and have a '06 Civic which I bought with 37.8k on the clock. Work part time now and when I do go in, it's 52 miles round trip so will be putting some mileage on here now. But it's a great little runabout just like your Soul. I actually like the versatility of the Soul and am considering one when I purchase in a few more years. I personally love auto trannys as I just want the vehicle to go when needed to so I can just sit back and watch the road, others have opposite viewpoints. Do what fits your needs the best but leasing does seem a bit silly in your case. There are so many nice choices out there...just get what you like that is affordable...personally, I love imports from Japan/Korea as that's all we have in our fleet...all great cars that are "cheap to keep" with no drama. No one wants drama with a vehicle or needs the aggravation really.
Good luck and by now, you've already made your decision. Hope it was a good one.
The Sandman
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