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Replying to: jintorcio (Oct 25, 2007 12:23 pm) Honda had demo Odysseys on sale a while back. They had them certified and drivetrain warranty up to 7 years/100,000 miles. Mileage was about the same. But, the asking price wasn't much less than new. You're demo doesn't really have that many miles, so it hasn't needed any maintenance yet. I'd ask for maybe a couple oil changes be thrown in.
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Replying to: jipster (Oct 25, 2007 1:00 pm)
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Replying to: jintorcio (Oct 25, 2007 4:19 pm) humm... on the "CX-9 Prices Paid and Buying Experience" discussion there were a number of posts stating they got the car around invoice up to $500 over...with a few under. One guy was about $$1,500 over invoice, but he said he thought he could have done about $1,000 better. Sorry if I misinformed you. Go over to the browse by vehicle in left hand column and check out the prices paid discussion. Perhaps there is a rebate or other incentive that is no longer available. I really like the CX-9 though, a great choice. We have a 04' Mazda MPV and have been very happy with it. |
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I'm trying to figure out, which would be the best for me to do in my situation. I am in the market for a new car in the next year. My old Kia isn't going to last as long as I'd like it to, plus I hate the body style. Basically, this will be my first car by myself, and I want to know which of these do you think would be the best idea: A brand new car, Scion tC or xD, or a Mazda3 hatchback with warranty A newly used car, Scion tC or xD, or a Mazda3 hatchback... An old car (like an old BMW or Camaro) that's really cheap, under $10k with probably high mileage. I can't decide which way to go! My commute isn't a big one, 10 minutes each way, I don't put a lot of wear and tear on my car. Would a new car be worth it?
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Replying to: shifterz (Jan 02, 2008 3:31 pm) A newly used car, Scion tC or xD, or a Mazda3 hatchback... You'll have a car that is just as nice and reliable as a new one without having to absorb the first year or two of depreciation. As for option 3, I love BMWs and have owned Bimmers ever since 1983. However, unless you have decent DIY skills and know a good independent BMW tech you will likely find that upkeep costs will negate any savings. And don't even think about skimping on maintenance requirements; BMWs are not designed to be abused(as are most utilitarian automotive appliances). I'd go with a used Mazda 3; they are stylish, practical, and most importantly- fun to drive. Especially the 2.3 manual.
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Replying to: roadburner (Jan 02, 2008 7:08 pm) |
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Replying to: shifterz (Jan 02, 2008 3:31 pm) |
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I own a 99 VW Passat GLX that's starting to turn into a money pit. I do not have any payments on it. It has 80k miles and I bought it new. So far I have spent about $4000.00 in 8 1/2 years on repair outside of regular oil changes. Now, I'm looking at another $2000 to replace the timing belt, water pump and fix oil leaks in 3 different spots. The question is do I continue to pour money on this sorry excuse of a car or look at buying a used 06/07 Lexus GS 300/430? I like the GS and given Lexus's great reputation for quality I'm thinking it might be a better deal financially to get $8000-$9000 on the Passat than to lose another $2000 and hope the car runs without any major problems for abother 3-5 years. ............. Or just jump into the Lexus? 
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Replying to: jeffparker (Jan 03, 2008 12:28 pm) We are almost to the point where we will never sell another used VW unless it is still under warranty. It just seems that everytime we think we took in a good one, it bites us. As the miles add up the troubles will just increase. |
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Hi all, happy new year. To give you an update, I did trade in my 2003 sebring for a 2004 Audi cabriolet with 15,000 miles on it in august. I hope its a cream puff cause it sure looks like it. I got good financing and a full warantee. At first it was awkward, coming out of the sebring, drives totally differently and feels different. I got used to the 1.4, has great gas mileage, got new tires, and it was good to go. But it is nothing like any car i have ever had.I love it!! So....that's my good news~ |
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