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GTI comes in 4 doors also, I believe...just maybe less common? I prefer 4 doors anyway...I'm tired of the very long (56" !!) doors on the Camaro. Can be hell in tight parking. Is the FSI/TSI engine in the GTI as reliable as the 2.5 in the Rabbit?
You seem to like Jettas.... .why not a GLI? They are a little harder to find than a GTI, but they all come with 4-doors.
Plus, they depreciate faster than a GTI... even though they cost more new, most of the used ones have lower asking prices...
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GLI depreciates faster? The used ones I thought I saw seemed to be running higher than the GTIs but I'll check again.
An '08 GLI for just under $20K seems like a pretty good deal.. Most of the new ones that I shopped were $28K-$29K MSRP. Same tight suspension and turbo drivetrain of the GTI in a 4-door sedan package... What's not to like?
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They have owned 3 Camrys and like that type of ride. Budget is low-mid 20's. Won't buy a Toyota at this time, as you might understand. I'm looking at the '11 Sonata for myself and would like to give my '06 Sonata to them but they won't be able to see well enough out of either of these, especially the '11. And there's no way they can operate a NAV! The Accord looks like the visibility will be better, especially if the driver's seat can be raised quite a bit. They have looked at Accords from 1987 - 2000 but they are too short for whatever models they looked at. These might not have had a heights adjustable driver's seat.
Thanks again for the suggestions.
The GTI came with 4 doors?? I had no idea. Man, now I want one! :sick:
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Or Only DVD audio playback?
thanks.
Should be interesting to see what she chooses.
The Sandman :sick: :shades:
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Nope, I'm not the Altima guy. I was the Sonata shopper, though.
These are my rides.
Guess it's time to retire your '96 model...it has served you well.
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2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2015 Golf TSI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I never ever thought I would buy a VW. It has a quiet cabin and no road noise and does it have torque. The gas mileage is unreal.
Heated seats, sunroof and bluetooth(didn't want it,but it came with it. Like I said after all the horor stories I 've read about V Dubs they have it together now.The GTI,2.5 Golf and TDI are cars to try. 18k range Golf 5spd,2.5l sunroof heated or cooling seatsand a/c glovebox. Base model starts at $ 17,400.
The GTI felt better to me than a Mustang that cost ten k more. Fun ride. :shades:
However, the GTI or gas model Golf's or Jetta's are still a viable option. I could probably score a deal on a base model of either one near the top of my price range. However, I'm probably not going to be looking to purchase until September/October so it'll depend on what they have left on the lots since the 2011 Jetta will be coming out new and different.
I'm looking at the Altima ... found one in local paper: 08 for only $2,800.00, which sounds too good to be true. I emailed and asked mileage. Waiting to hear back.
I've read many Altimas had engine problems, intake manifold gasket, and valve cover gasket, along with some catching fire?
Please advise on this year ... any information would help.
Also, if you'd like to throw out a few makes and models for me to consider .. I'd surely appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Diana
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Thank you for your interest in my 2008 Nissan Altima. I have
recently divorced my wife, this Altima used to be her car. This Altima
is in excellent condition, it has no engine problems, no cosmetic damage
or hidden defects. All power equipment works perfectly.
The car has 41,471 miles, it's an automatic transmission, it has a
clear title with my name written on it. My asking price is $2800, I have
no need for this car and want to sell it fast. The car was dropped
at a local shipping company in Pine Bluff, AR and it will be shipped
from there if necessary for inspection and test drive before you buy it.
I really need to sell it ASAP as I am undergoing special military
training, getting ready to be shipped to Iraq.
Get back to me if you are interested in purchasing and we might have a
deal.
Here are the link to some pictures of the car:
http://s847.photobucket.com/albums/ab32/Customer1468196/
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If I ask him anything ... what should it be? Ask about accidents, repairs, etc? Anything else?
Thanks ever so much,
Diana
Read the email I received from the seller .. the 'dropping off' sounds strange to me. What do you make of it?
Thanks so much,
Diana
2006 Honda Accord: 4 door sedan with automatic trans., 2.4l engine, midnight black with tan leather, airbags, abs, AC, CD, Loaded, garage kept, runs great $2,900.00
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These are being found in my local paper, and I'm surprised and angry, that they're allowing scams to be run ... today I'm going to talk to someone at the newspaper.
Tell me though: do any of you know, just where do they get these cars? Or are there really NO cars at all, and the scam is, to get your money? I can't imagine, that there's really any car at all, because there's no way, they would have ALL these cars for those prices.
Oh .. and here's a website, the last person linked in her e-mail: http://www.expertadls.com/
She told me that this company is handling the deal. Another told me this:
The car is enlisted in the eBay VPP program so this deal must go through them.
There are two cars there, that I feel are pretty good deals, but have some hesitations.
1. 2002 Saturn SL1, 28,000 miles: $5,900 - it's in excellent condition, outside and in. I haven't test drove it yet ... might today. Blue book for that is: $5,100.
I researched it a bit online, saw that they had problems with that year ... leaking oil, and even when repaired, the seal doesn't hold. Uses lots of oil also. Do you guys know anything about that?
2. 2001 Nissan Altima, 62,000 miles: $6,400 - also in excellent condition. Blue book: $6,800.
It's under BB value ... so that's a good thing BUT, I read that the engines can catch on fire, or at least some of them ... and trouble with the intake manifold gasket ... also valve cover gasket.
So .. that's down the road from me. I might test them today and ask a few questions of the dealer.
Any thoughts on those two? Sure hope you guys don't get tired of me... LOL .. I'm really scared that I'll get stuck with a lemon, and I just can't afford to.
Thanks again,
Diana
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They get the pictures from some other ad on the internet.. You can submit an ad to your local paper on-line. Plus, almost all local papers are hooked up with Cars.com for their ads. That doesn't make it legitimate. Chances are this is some kid in Nigeria...
As mentioned above, if someone really had a $10K car that they just wanted to get rid of fast, they'd walk into a Nissan dealer and walk out with a check in 30 minutes.. They wouldn't take out an ad to sell it for $2800.
In the car business, you can make a good deal, but you aren't going to steal a car for 1/2 its value.
regards,
kyfdx
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I have also been scared off the Altima not long ago, so I know what you are referring to. It is probably best just to forget that car.
And, yes, it looks like the SL has head gasket issues. Also something I would not want to mess with if I were you.
It sounds like you are looking for any decent mid-sized car.
I suggest a Mazda6i (4-cyl model). There are some reports of timing chain failure on the '03s, but I don't see the same complaints on the '04+ years.
You may also want to look for an '03+ Elantra. Those seem to have good reliability, too, and are cheap cheap to buy.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '08 Charger R/T Daytona; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '08 Maser QP; '11 Mini Cooper S
Haven't tried the Elantra yet ... still looking for one nearby me. I'm also looking to see if I can find a Honda Accord in my price range ... probably not without high miles, but I can try. And speaking of that, how high is TOO high, on the mileage on an Accord? In other words, if I find one within my price range, but it has over 100,000 .... is it worth still considering?
Sometimes I feel I want to overall my car and keep it. But alas, he's 15 years old, and who knows how much longer he'll run?
So .... I keep on truckin. :-)
Overall though, I'd trust the car to take me to the beach. The A/C still blows cold, I use the cruise control daily, and have a rear power-door lock that doesn't work. Beyond that, the car doesn't even have a rattle, and brings right at 30 MPG if I keep my highway speed at 70 or under.
Does that mean everyone has had such good luck with high-mileage Accords? No, but it seems that the older the Accord, the more reliable they tended to be. I have a 2006 Accord with 60k miles on it, but still love my old '96 as the daily driver; I got it in 2002 with 120k miels on it and developed a "connection" with it. I'll drive it until the wheels fall off, but that this point, I could be driving it for awhile!
I just called a local dealer, and he was headed to the auction today ... said there would be Accords and Civics there, said he was buying as many as he could. Told me to call him this evening, and he'd let me know what he got.
Can you tell me what you think of the Civic? I know it's smaller than the Accord, but does it hold up as well, and does it hold it's value?
I have found a few in my area just above what my credit union will allow me, and it's driving me crazy, but I'll just keep looking around. Would you advise buying older than 2000 now?
Thanks ever so much .. and whoever else wants to join in, all the help I can get, is needed.
The Civics and Accords of the same Vintage should prove equally reliable/dependable. My grandparents have a '97 Civic LX with 145k miles on it, and have replaced the catalytic converter ($700) but not anything else that I'm aware of. I drive them in it occasionally; still does just fine, but it definitely won't have the same power your Concorde does. 32-35 MPG in regular driving has its price.
Actually, I started looking at some Concordes online today ... not bad on pricing for 2000-2005. I've heard there's one motor that's crappy .. but can't remember which, for that car. I'd love another like what I have, only newer .. just not sure I want to stay with a large car ... for gas purposes.
Thanks for the advice on the Civic.
I am in the market for buying a used Honda Accord (2005 - 2007) for about < 13,000. I am rather new to the US and have some questions for people who have used Honda Accord buying experience.
1) How negotiable is the price at a dealership. I understand that Honda Accords are reliable cars and have good resale value and in high demand. Is is possible to do some negotiations over the price at dealerships. Also how risky is it buying a used car without any warranty ?
2) I am based in Minneapolis,MN. Do dealerships here allow pre sales car inspection , i.e., can I take the car to an independent mechanic for inspection before I pay.
Any recent experience that anybody can share will in this regard be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
RG
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I currently drive a 2007 Camry, loaded with all bells and whistles, my lease is up in September and need help on what to do next. My wife has the suv now in the family for the kids (2010 Mazda CX-9).
I want to stay in the sedan family or very small suv as I feel we need 1 car in family that gets 25-30 mpg. I was considering the Prius, Accord & Altima. I believe my budget for leasing is an msrp between 25k-28k.
I was going to go Prius, but trunk will not hold our stroller, if we ever take that car as we would have 2 car seats for the kids.
I feel like the Accord and Altima similar to what I drive now, just another car, and I like excitement and like to mix things up, thats why I do not want another Camry. The New Hyundai is nice, but locally they will not do much better than msrp.
I wish I could buy instead of lease, but I cannot afford payments to be more than $375 and do not have more than $1k to put down. I have excellent credit.
I feel that I am restricted as at that msrp range, I am losing Nav that I have now and some silly options like dual power seats.
Anyone have any recommendations on something in that range that is comfy, good size trunk and has Leather, Bluetooth and Satellite radio at least.
Please help and thank you
By the time your lease ends in September, dealers getting MSRP for the Sonata will be a distant memory...
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At 7% interest, you'd have payments of $360/mo for 4 years on a $15,000 car with nothing down. After that 4 years you still have a car, no payments to make, and time to save for your next purchased vehicle.
Just telling you what I'd do. We're all here to share opinions, right?