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Replying to: 79customd (Aug 24, 2006 12:42 pm) |
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Hello all, I made a mistake and bought a 2006 Scion xB. Its a great little car but not for me. Now that I owe so much on a new car the only thing I can afford is a new Ford with the 0% financing going on in my area on 06 models that havent been sold. My dream car has always been the new mustangs. I have a chance to get one of those or go with the safer choice of an 06 Ranger. I had a truck before the scion and I live in Pittsburgh, PA so the truck would be better for the winter and im also a big guy 6'2. I drove the mustang and im not uncomfortable and i freakin love it. What should I do? |
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Ready, set, go! (now ducking to avoid all the posts sure to follow) Eric, how much do you owe on the Scion? What are your payments? Do you have any equity? I suspect that the majority of advice you're going to get will be of the type "stick with the Scion until its paid off". We'll see.
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Replying to: michaell (Aug 25, 2006 12:38 pm)
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Replying to: ericx1021 (Aug 25, 2006 12:45 pm) Put as much cash into the deal as you can possible afford to without going hungry. Finance as short a term as possible too. Friendly advice from some who sees $5K, $7K, $10K, $15K  negative equity on a daily basis.
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Hi, I'm in the market currently for a car for a college student, so a little sporty but not too much, reliable, and a good car overall. I have 16,5000 total to spend on the car so that includes sales tax/registration, etc. meaning the selling price should probably be around 15-15k. Any suggestions?
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Replying to: thetrumphet (Aug 26, 2006 2:58 pm)
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Replying to: cccompson (Aug 26, 2006 5:49 pm)
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Replying to: thetrumphet (Aug 26, 2006 11:52 pm) I'd look at the usual suspects: Toyota Corolla -- last year of production for this generation, should be able to get deals, plus super reliability. Honda Civic, probably a tad pricey. Honda Fit, you'll love it or not. I think it's a great car. The littler Scions, maybe. The styling is a little, uh, different. A used Protege for $10 or $11 if you can find a newish one in great condition. A cheapo Tacoma, if you can handle transporting only two people or three for short distances... GREAT resale value. A Pontiac Vibe or Toyota Matrix if you can handle the noise. Great car otherwise, I used to own one and will again. The Vibe sometimes gives you a good deal if the incentives are aligned right. It's the only domestic I would recommend, except maybe a good deal on an '03+ Focus. The earlier ones can be a mess. Prices are low for what you get. Oh, and get a stick if at all possible. Econoboxes with auto are a pain, with a stick, theyr'e kinda cool. There. That ought to get you started... -Mathias
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