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554 messages, Last post on Nov 08, 2009 at 7:33 PM
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Replying to: teasip (Oct 19, 2008 8:41 am) it is a lot easier to let the kids drive themselves when they have after school activities, especially when there is no bus by the time it is done. now in college, she doesn't have a car to drive. there is plenty of other transportation. now, #2 is driving the explorer to shool. |
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| School bus is not an option for us at this time. Game plan, even if she ends up with the IS, is a monthly payment to dad for a hundred or so just to get used to the payment idea. The nice thing about our situation is that I've been putting back an additional 50% of the payment for the Civic each month for the purpose of paying it off in 24 mos. as opposed to 36. Those funds would now be available for a third vehicle since the wife would be giving up the Lexus. Another option is to sell the Civic since we're already right side up even without the extra payments set aside and go with a two vehicle lease (maybe a his/her Lexus or some such). House is paid for so we don't have any other outstanding debt. | |
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Well, some areas dont have bus system running through or if they have one, terribly unsafe, I can understand your reasoning, oldfarmer, but things have really changed, at least thats what my mom said. Heck its even a lot different from 10 years ago when I was still in highschool. Even my dad, who always balk at the idea of spoiling any of his kids, wouldnt let us go near a spitting distance from the bus system now. Anyways to me the IS is a decent idea, none too flashy nor too expensive (resale is pretty weak for this model). And the idea of monthly payment teaches her responsibility. I'm not sure driving stick is that hard, but as less and less americans know how to drive stick, maybe its just me.
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Oct 19, 2008 10:06 pm) I think the IS would be a good idea, since it is fully paid for, as it seems that if you treat them well many Japanese models won't give you any problems. I know there are exceptions to every rule. Also, you know this car and don't have to guess at how well somebody has treated it and or maintained it. |
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Oct 17, 2008 10:15 pm) Frankly, I do not have a problem with individual who bought the jag. They were given a reasonable price range and they were able to find a car that they enjoy. I also applaud the fact that the individual worked in order to put some of their own money into the car. You are completely correct, they were a smart shopper. |
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This topic is similar to one below.. My daughter just turned 16 and wants her own vehicle. We live in northwest Arkansas - lots of hills and curves. Our house is about 4 miles down a dirt road. I have a 4WD Tahoe (love it), my husband has a Sierra (not 4WD, and he gets stuck in the driveway when ground is wet). So, my daughter probably needs 4WD. But, I don't think a small car with low clearance would work. Also, I would get stuck and/or slide with my 4WD before I got "offroad" tires. People on the other discussion suggested Impreza, Vibe and Matrix. Would these options fit my needs? Or, is there other suggestions? BTW, most teenagers around here, even girls, drive pickups. And, I am looking for a used vehicle. |
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Replying to: kiminar (Nov 08, 2008 8:12 am)
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Replying to: kiawah (Nov 08, 2008 9:14 am) The nice part about the Escape is that it's been around long enough that you can get a used one for $6k or less. I haven't looked into them, but the Escape has been around since 2000(not sure of the year), but I know that Ford's lose their value pretty fast, even though they are still about average in terms of reliability. |
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Replying to: kiminar (Nov 08, 2008 8:12 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 08, 2008 7:54 pm) Less than $20,000 - would really like it to be closer to $12,000.
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