Re: Looking at new cars Reply #30 – April 20, 2005, 03:46:07 PM You won't be sorry buying used as long as you get a "certified" car from a dealership. Certified cars are usually either lease returns or fleet cars, and warranty is warranty. This way somebody else pays the depreciation. Just be sure to get a warranty that lasts as long as your payments (this applies to new cars as well). Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #31 – April 20, 2005, 04:29:56 PM Taurii look horribly boring, but if I could find one with a sunroof (possible?) and not in that old-person gold color then I'd go for it. Might even be able to afford a CrownVic/GrandMarqus. This reminds me.. what it considered low mileage for an 02-04 car? I'm thinking I wanna get something with 20k on it, not much more. Is 30k really considered low miles, too? Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #32 – April 20, 2005, 04:31:49 PM Generally, 12k/yr is what manufacturers consider normal useage, which is why most leases and warranties reflect this (3 years, 36k miles) Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #33 – April 20, 2005, 04:37:44 PM Used Taurii = mucho bang for the buck. Its a good car to buy initially and build your credit on. I'd get one 2+ years old, the depreciation really kicks in then. Buying a 1 year old certified one may be the same monthly payment as a new one because of awesome new car financing. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #34 – April 20, 2005, 09:16:49 PM Check them all out and do what you feel is best. Probably the best thing about a new car is that you get to be the first to break it. If you go used, find one in the best condition possible. Still have to be careful even with some of those certified cars. People that leased a car may have thought that since they would only have the car for a while, no need to take full care of it. It may have only 20,000 miles but those may be 20,000 really hard miles. No point in getting one and spending $ on a car that is scratched or dinged and whatnot. By the way, our local Ford dealer rented out some tauruses. My dad rented one with the DOHC and that thing was right quick. But again it was a rental and I'm sure we weren't the only ones to run it really hard and burn. . . ahem. . . rubber. Can't say that transaxle was going to last as long as it should. Sure enough a couple months later that car sat on the used lot as a certified used car. For some "certified" may just mean that the car appears to have an accident free history and is in safe running condition. Just be careful. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #35 – April 20, 2005, 09:18:10 PM Yeah, you're not kidding about "first to break it". Dropped an intake valve on the first day of owning my brand new V6 Daytona. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #36 – April 21, 2005, 07:53:49 AM http://www.intellichoice.com/top10/Top_List/year/2005/list/Lowest%20RepairHow about a brand new 2005 Tiburon V-6 6-speed top of the line trim for $17K before your state tax and tag fee? Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #37 – April 21, 2005, 09:26:42 AM That's a great car especially with the rebates and financing you get with new cars. But how many other cars do you have? Can you afford to play with/insure them at the same time with a $17,000 note? Buy a used car. You'll be amazed at what $8-10,000 will buy these days. Save money for the other cars, or just put it in an IRA or something.Oh, and I've never seen much luck in owning a Chrysler, avoid the Neons like the plague. I think its either a Ford, a Toyota, a Honda, or a Hyundai in your future. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #38 – April 21, 2005, 09:37:18 AM Quote from: pro-five-ohOh, and I've never seen much luck in owning a Chrysler, avoid the Neons like the plague.! Wish you hadn't said that. My girlfriend's mom just called and said because her father, as well as a friend of the family had worked for Chrysler, I'd be able to get a significant discount on a new Chrysler vehicle.Oh, and also... the insurance thing. If I get a new car, the '84 TC will be coming off the insurance and during the summertime it will only be the new car plus the '85 T-bird. In the winter, I'll be taking the '85 T-bird off totally, in that I'd rather not drive a mostly rust-free car in the ohio winter. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #39 – April 21, 2005, 09:39:44 AM QuoteI'd be able to get a significant discount on a new Chrysler vehicle.Does it come with bullet holes in the hood? Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #40 – April 21, 2005, 09:46:13 AM Quote from: MasterBlasterDoes it come with bullet holes in the hood?Nope, not even that bad, I guess. The dealership that's doing it doesn't have any cars I really want, but I'm guessing they could get one I wanted? I dunno if they'd really do that much work on a $14k car, but I guess I'll just have to see. I'll give it a try, but what's the problem with Neons? I know I've seen a lot of older ones in horrible shape, but I'd guess that by now the cars have been refined somewhat. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #41 – May 03, 2005, 07:10:27 PM Ok, I officially give up. I can't buy a car, simple as that. Almost had one the other day and it turns out my credit sucks too bad (score of 677) to get a car loan. I guess it's time to get my bike out. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #42 – May 03, 2005, 09:45:46 PM Quote from: IfixyawataOk, I officially give up. I can't buy a car, simple as that. Almost had one the other day and it turns out my credit sucks too bad (score of 677) to get a car loan. I guess it's time to get my bike out.We sell to people with that type of credit all the time. By the way, I need to call you on those new 04 Tibs we have. Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #43 – May 03, 2005, 09:57:34 PM Even if you could get one, don't buy a new car. It's just too expensive.Also, do NOT buy a Chrysler. As it has been said before, they are terrible cars. I've driven a lot of them and hated every single one. Want proof? Do a search for "Chrysler" and "lemon"... :D Quote Selected
Re: Looking at new cars Reply #44 – May 03, 2005, 10:46:13 PM Not to mention the oil problems the newer 2.0 neons have been having. Quote Selected
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