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Replying to: thetrumphet (Sep 01, 2006 5:45 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Sep 01, 2006 5:53 pm) also, I looked back at one of your old posts and you said that I could get a "less loaded" compared to your sisters S for 16k OTD or less. how is this possible? even a barebones LE or S is ~16k invoice, meaning OTD price would be more than 17k. maybe I'm missing something here.
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Replying to: thetrumphet (Sep 01, 2006 7:22 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Sep 01, 2006 7:25 pm) |
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| i'm looking to buy a car for a HS teenager. I prefer a car thats reliable/safe and a little sporty (a compromise I made with my son). I am willing to spend $15,000 for the car before taxes, registration, title, etc. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated. | |
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Replying to: tidester (Aug 02, 2006 5:27 pm) I'm glad that I found this discussion thread because I've been racking my brains about what vehicle would be best for myself. I am a 23 y/o female first time driver. Now that I am in my senior year of college I will need a car for travel to and from campus and to various professional events around the DC Metro Area. I don't know much about cars but I have been trying my best to figure things out and put two/two together. First off I only want to spend $10,000 after everything is said and done (it is all that I can afford). I would prefer a vehicle that is small since I'll have to park and drive within the city. I want something that will last me for at least 3 to 5 years or so because I have student loans to pay off and I want to take care of them before considering another vehicle  And, a car that is cute would be quite nice as well. But, I'm not too big on power - I just need to be able to do the speed limit  Any help is greatly appreciated. I'm going to a Credit Union New and Used Car Sale with my mother at the end of this month to hopefully find something - and I'm looking to be pointed in the right direction prior to doing so. Or, if I can possibly find a better deal in the area. Thanks in advance.
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Replying to: xxavxx (Sep 03, 2006 3:22 pm)
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Replying to: cccompson (Sep 03, 2006 5:52 pm) tidester, host |
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Replying to: xxavxx (Sep 03, 2006 3:22 pm) Though for 8 or 9k you should be able to get a very nice vehicle that should much longer than 3-5 years. Also, since you are new to car buying...I would take an experienced person with you. Mark-up is high on used cars, so do your homework so you don't overpay. Cute? Whatever you find that is cute and reliable should work. Good luck.
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Replying to: jipster (Sep 04, 2006 1:13 pm) About present mileage - I've read that the average is 12,000 per year but how many more miles are too many on any given vehicle? I'm reading up on several different makes and models ranging from '99 to '05. But, my mother is coming with me to the auto sale but I want to be prepared and have an idea of the vehicles I'd want and have all of my research in order. Thanks in advance, Angel. |
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