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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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Replying to: steine13 (Aug 27, 2006 6:37 am)
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Replying to: thetrumphet (Aug 27, 2006 10:42 am) I am sure you could get a more base model corolla for 16k OTD or less.
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Replying to: british_rover (Aug 27, 2006 11:03 am) Thanks
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Replying to: thetrumphet (Aug 27, 2006 9:12 pm) british_rover is in the business, so he will be taken seriously over the phone. You're not, and chances are you will get nowhere with a phone call.The reason behind it can be found over and over on this board, I won't go into it. For details on what stuff costs, check TMV right here on edmunds, and then go and check the "prices paid" forums for the cars you're interested in. Be aware there is a certain amount of, ah, embellishment going on in those forums. Discount the ones that got their car "$2000 behind invoice, minus the rebates, and free oil changes for life". If you stick to the serious posters, you'll get a good idea, I think. Most cars (probably not the Civic, yet) sell for close to invoice when new. Rebates can be found on cars.com a little easier than here on Edmunds, but they are available both places. And always always ask the dealer nicely before you decide what to get... I've been surprised at times at what was available. Once you've figured out a car and the price you're willing to pay, if the negotiation takes longer than ten minutes, you're doing it wrong or the store isn't run properly. -Mathias
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