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Quite honestly, the POS is a nice looking car and looks pretty sporty for a 1999 sedan.
I have sold many cars in the past (most recent last Sept) in private sale from my house. I "always" go over everything about the car, features as well as warts and problems, with the potential buyers and the ultimate buyer. I can sleep well knowing that I have provided full disclosure.
Two months later, the transmission went out. The buyer took the seller to Small Claims court and the judge made him split the cost of a rebuild!
Of course, this was California and no doubt one of Jerry Brown's appointees.
Maybe I have been lucky and/or the cars I sell don't have anything major until years down the road. I always use a form that the buyer has to sign stating that he is buying the car "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
I would be willing to drop 1500 in a transmission if it happened before 200K or a motor before 250K, but if I have to start dropping more money into keeping it on the road than a car payment a month would cost me, that's when I would dump the vehicle. It would not be cost effective in terms of down time and in lost finances to keep the vehicle operating. It would be like investing in a losing stock. Why not take that same money and invest it in something that is a little more reliable. It wouldn't have to be new, but I would say 2-4 years old with less than 50K on the clock. That way you wouldn't have to deal with the lost time to repair the vehicle your self, plus the parts cost, or the money spent and the time to find and or wait for the car to be repaired by your mechanic just so you can "squeeze" a few more miles out of the vehicle.
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Now that I think about that maybe I should clarify a little more since a financed amount can vary drastically and so can the monthly car payment. I would venture to say replace the vehicle when car repairs exceed 200-300 a month. The last 2 cars I purchased I finaced and the payment was around 300. If you are spending more than that to keep a car on the road, then there are probably some serious reliability issues and the security of having a car that won't break down in the middle of the road versus have a minimal car payment is worth it.
Of course if you shop well, you should be able to find any number of good reliable used cars that won't exceed a $300 monthly payment when financed.
It would be better to be able to pay cash for a vehicle, but as of yet I have been unable to. Hopefully that will change by the next time I am ready to purchase a vehicle..... And again hopefully I won't need a vehicle for a while since both of mine are paid off and running just fine.
I'm curious about this bill because I've been looking to buy a newish used car (06-08) but if this goes through, I think it would make it worth it to buy a new car instead. My '96 Accord is worth ~$3k private party, so if possible, I'd rather buy a real clunker for <$1000 and use that for clunker money, and also sell my Accord.
Is Jerry Brown back or something? :confuse:
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I wonder what Linda is up to these days?
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It's amazing that I've never heard that.. :surprise:
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How long is the loan term on the 2007 Jeep deal you're being offered?
What is the purchase price (the price you've agreed on with the dealer) for the new Jeep? What model year is that Jeep? How long is that loan term?
Monthly payment alone doesn't give enough info for folks to advise you.
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As a rule slightly used is always better but someoen has to buy the new stuff to keep us cheapskates supplied.
I just picked up an 07 Camry with loads of the bells and whistles on it for less than a new stripper. Sure it already has its first scratch and then some but it is in wonderful shape and I'm expecting many years out of it.
Disclaimer: I have bought new vehicles; it's just that most of the time I go the used route.
If you choose to lease a new Sahara, then at the end of the lease period you will own a bill for turning back the lease and nothing else.
Are the number of months on the buyout and a new lease the same?
Also remember that at the end of the loans, you will have either a 8 year old car or 5 year old car. Either way the 2010 is the better value,
Good luck.
Does the original 3yr/36k bumper to bumper transfer with the vehicle?
Or do I only get the 3month 3k with the CPO from a dealer? One of my options is thru a private seller, but it seems a big risk if there's no warranty on a 1 year old car that costs almost as much as new. (all are ~$20k+..hey, it's alot to me!)
Or do I only get the 3month 3k with the CPO from a dealer?
The original manufactures 3 year/36k mile warranty transfers. Dealerships will often add the CPO to their "newer" used cars. The high resale value of Hondas and Toyotas make them poor choices for used car buys. I'd buy new.
Also buying used will make you experience other models as you can sell them again. Just keep them clean and well-maintained so the value will not depreciate that much. As human beings, we have the tendency to grow bored of something in the long run.
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Kia-used
Toyota-new
Chrysler-used
Nissan-new
Hyundai-used
Audi-new
BMW-leased
Almost anything else buy used as a 3 y/o used car will save you 40-50% off new.
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Not sure about Nissan, either. I think it depends on the car.
'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
I have to agree with you there. A friend just bought a 2005 (A4 I think) with 50K for under $10,000. I was thinking more about the mechanical problems I've heard about as they age.
I guess I'd put Audi in the "lease" category but then again, if they drop like a rock...ahhh... forget it, don't touch 'em. :mad:
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probably the best option.
'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
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So, if I am going to spend 20-22000 on a used SUV what should it be? What year?
Can I get a fairly loaded 2009 Murano or Pilot for 20,000?
That same price for a Pilot EX-L AWD would require you step down to an '07 with ~50k miles.
And '09 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD with ~30k would be more like $23k.
'09 Rogue SL w/ leather and moonroof with 30k would be $20k-$21k.
'07 Murano SL w/leather, dual pwr seats, moonroof and 50k = ~$20k.
'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
Shockingly, I am almost considering an 2008 Audi A4 Avant. If they are priced close t the sedan it could be good buy. Sedans are priced at 20,999 with 38,0000 miles. I wonder if the premium for a wagon is about a grand? Unsure from the listings if this is a CPO. I would rather have an 2008 Audi wagon than 2007 Pilot. If only my wife didn't hate VWs and Audis so much.
A comparable sedan (gotta add quattro to be comparable) is actually $3k less.
The CX7 seems like a good buy to me, which is why I listed it up top. I mean, that's a $32k vehicle new. So $22k for one with 30k miles ain't bad at all, IMHO.
'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
The above attitude, approach, & thinking is not appropriate in buying.
There is no fear in making your offer regardless of any posted price.
Confront the Sellers and state your offers. You have no idea what is on their balance sheet and when they will jump on your price. Be Bold! :mad:
Personally, I keep my cars for 8+ years so the question that springs to mind is why are you looking to trade in now? Is there something about the Subie you can no longer live with or are you just ready to move on?
'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
Also, my sister-in-law had issues with a post-accident-but-supposedly-repaired pickup. The truck ran fine but in a followup accident some time later the airbags never deployed. :mad:
I think you're on the right track with a small SUV/CUV or a wagon.
Looking to get a car here fairly soon and wanted to ask which is a better value car to buy (new or used)
With the way the used car market is right now which would be the best way to buy taking into account that we drive our cars till they die? We plan to keep anything we buy 15+ years are have concerns buying a used car that already has a chunk of its life used up only to save a few thousand bucks. Any advice is welcome