Swedish shiznitbox is back in the garage. I've about had enough...

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Swedish shiznitbox is back in the garage. I've about had enough...

Reply #30 – May 26, 2006, 12:03:09 AM

Quote from: 5.0willgo

If I were you, I'd go new...

New cars have one serious problem that doesn't affect used cars as much: Depreciation. A new car depreciates more in its first few miles than it will for the rest of its life. I can't see myself buying a new car only to have it end up worth 60% of what I paid for it two years from now. NO warranty is worth that. Besides, as I noted above, I'm looking at $13k here, and $13k doesn't buy you much of a new car. Going into debt is not an option. I'm debt free now and I intend on staying that way for the rest of my life.

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I've heard it doesn't take long for it to rattle and loosen up

It would have to loosen up a lot to be as loose as my 18 year old Fox car :hick: Seriously, I've not heard many bad things about 'em, except electronics, and electronics is my specialty anyway. I've known cabbies that have put almost a half million miles on 'em. Of course, I also hadn't heard anything bad about Volvo...

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Reply #31 – May 26, 2006, 08:32:29 AM

Quote from: Thunder Chicken

New cars have one serious problem that doesn't affect used cars as much: Depreciation. A new car depreciates more in its first few miles than it will for the rest of its life. I can't see myself buying a new car only to have it end up worth 60% of what I paid for it two years from now. NO warranty is worth that. Besides, as I noted above, I'm looking at $13k here, and $13k doesn't buy you much of a new car. Going into debt is not an option. I'm debt free now and I intend on staying that way for the rest of my life.

I do agree, depreciation sucks ass. Personally I wasn't worried about that since I don't plan on getting rid of my new car. My plan is to drive it until it's dead and even once it is, I'll probably rebuild it. As far as it's book value, I could care less. If it's worth a penny, I'll still keep it and drive it. Now sure I owe more than it's worth (and it's only a year old) but if it gets wrecked, I have gap coverage. So really the only way depreciation of this vehicle is going to get the best of me is if I plan to sell or trade which is non existant in the planned future. Besides, it's my first big purchase on my own so theres that whole 'attachment' thing. Of course new cars are bound to have their problems, talk to Karl and he could tell you about problems I've had with my new car but thankfully the warrenty is there to the rescue.

I guess it all depends on your priorities and what you're looking for. Now knowing that you are looking at the $13K range for a car, I can clearly see why you are going the used route. That can buy a new car but it won't be anything like you want nor will it be comfortable for you. Again, best of luck to you.

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Reply #32 – May 26, 2006, 10:13:56 AM

i went new for the first time. cause I am driving 70 miles one way, 3 times a week, and 25+ miles one way the other 2 days. in the last year and 5 months, i have put 45,000 miles on my car. If I did that in a used car, I would be worried about the next big break down. I don't pay much per month, and all the problems are fixed for me. I had a 97 saturn that I was doing that to, and in less than 3 months the car literally just fell apart. I don't plan on doing this kind of driving for more than a couple years. it will eat up my warrenty, but then I shouldn't have so much driving to do when it is up. I know what is wrong with the car, I know how well it was maintained, and it should last for a long time. I have gap, so even if there is no warrenty, and i still owe, if it gets wrecked, i'm covered, and if I treat it well it should last way into the 300K miles mark.

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Reply #33 – May 27, 2006, 03:42:07 AM

1987 Mercedes 300D
Big
Reliable
Comfy
Loads of torque
40mpg

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Reply #34 – May 27, 2006, 03:57:14 PM

Quote from: Aerobird Motorsports

Su-ba-ru Su-ba-ru! A nice Forrester Turbo, Legacy Turbo, or WRX wagon would give you the utility of the Volvo, turbo power, AWD, and be faster and WAY cooler to boot! Not to mention, actually be reliable.

That was the first thing I thought when I read your post. Hell even one of the non turbo Imprezas would be nice. Still AWD, and pretty easy on the pocket book for what it is.

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Reply #35 – May 27, 2006, 11:25:25 PM

Quote from: DakotaEpic

That was the first thing I thought when I read your post. Hell even one of the non turbo Imprezas would be nice. Still AWD, and pretty easy on the pocket book for what it is.

uh yeah...until you get hit with dealer only parts, or exhaust systems...prices are up there and in salt/snow they rot quick. we also have a legacy @ my workplace...I hate the thing...sad I'd rather drive the '93 escort

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Reply #36 – June 05, 2006, 06:46:30 PM

i know i might get alot of for this, but i work at a mitsubishi dealer and have for a long time....my DD is an 04 galant i bought new 2 years ago. the style isnt great but its a great car for the money. it get 30-32 mpg has a little pep has a basic warranty of 5 years 60000 powertrain is 7 years 100000 and i paid 16,200 for it brand new. and i must tell you that from a tech point of view they are great cars, which means they dont break much, unlike my wifes honda which everythinks are great cars. just my .02 good luck in your hunt