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dave
Posts: 4,558
Mar 6, 2012 11:29pm
If you are in that price point check out the Nissan Versa
salto
Posts: 2,611
Mar 6, 2012 11:37pm
Subaru Imprezza. Over 30 mpg and all wheel drive.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Mar 6, 2012 11:52pm
I hate you.WebFire;1107614 wrote:I just wouldn't show it to hoops.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 7, 2012 8:26am
Don't feel bad. I might withhold it from LJ too.hoops23;1107684 wrote:I hate you.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 7, 2012 11:53am
Might lease it instead. Anyone have experience with that?
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Mar 7, 2012 11:54am
Cost more in the end, just buy the car.dlazz;1108007 wrote:Might lease it instead. Anyone have experience with that?
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 7, 2012 11:55am
Leasings fine if you always want a car payment. They want way too much for the vehicle after the lease is over though.dlazz;1108007 wrote:Might lease it instead. Anyone have experience with that?
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 7, 2012 11:56am
Leasing is great if you are one to get new/different car every 3-5 years, and you work close to home.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2012 11:56am
I wouldn't recommend a lease unless you want a new car every so many years and, like zwick said, want a car payment always.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 7, 2012 12:24pm
What if I leased it and bought it at the end of the lease? My payments wouldn't change much, right?
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Mar 7, 2012 12:26pm
Probably not, but you would have a lower payment if you bought an identical used car instead of the car from your lease. Either get a new car and plan on keeping it for awhile or find a good deal on a used one. Otherwise you are wasting your money.dlazz;1108042 wrote:What if I leased it and bought it at the end of the lease? My payments wouldn't change much, right?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2012 12:28pm
+1OneBuckeye;1108045 wrote:Probably not, but you would have a lower payment if you bought an identical used car instead of the car from your lease. Either get a new car and plan on keeping it for awhile or find a good deal on a used one. Otherwise you are wasting your money.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 7, 2012 1:18pm
Actually they will. The only way they wont go up a lot is if you finance for 5 more years. Then you'll have a payment for 8 years. To finance on what they'll want for the lease for 2-3 years is going to raise your monthly payment by atleast 200 dollars, probably closer to 300.OneBuckeye;1108045 wrote:Probably not.
OneBuckeye
Posts: 5,888
Mar 7, 2012 1:21pm
Good point. Depending on what car you get and what your initial lease payment is.ZWICK 4 PREZ;1108107 wrote:Actually they will. The only way they wont go up a lot is if you finance for 5 more years. Then you'll have a payment for 8 years. To finance on what they'll want for the lease for 2-3 years is going to raise your monthly payment by atleast 200 dollars, probably closer to 300.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 7, 2012 1:21pm
Don't lease with the plan to buy.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 7, 2012 1:24pm
WebFire;1108111 wrote:Don't lease with the plan to buy.
I can afford both, just trying to see what my best options are. I'm not in a crunch to buy immediately (yet) but my car will need a clutch sooner or later.
Have the stock one right now (133k mi).
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 7, 2012 1:26pm
Point is, if you want to keep a car, buy it. If you want a car for a few years and then get a different one, look into leasing. But don't lease with the intention to buy it. You'll pay more for the same car than if you just bought it to begin with.
ZWICK 4 PREZ
Posts: 7,733
Mar 7, 2012 2:02pm
That's a pretty good life on a Mustang clutchdlazz;1108117 wrote:I can afford both, just trying to see what my best options are. I'm not in a crunch to buy immediately (yet) but my car will need a clutch sooner or later.
Have the stock one right now (133k mi).
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justcompete
Posts: 263
Mar 7, 2012 2:50pm
A clutch is only one car payment. If your not ready to buy, don't.dlazz;1108117 wrote:I can afford both, just trying to see what my best options are. I'm not in a crunch to buy immediately (yet) but my car will need a clutch sooner or later.
Have the stock one right now (133k mi).
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 7, 2012 3:40pm
justcompete;1108236 wrote:A clutch is only one car payment. If your not ready to buy, don't.
A clutch is more than a car payment. Parts maybe, but not labor.
Car also needs spark plugs and will need an oil change soon. Also, brakes.
My dad offered me cash for the car, plus I have my tax refund to use as a down payment.
I'm looking to buy sooner rather than later in the event the clutch completely dies and I'm in a crunch
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 7, 2012 3:59pm
Those alone aren't reasons to get a new car. Now, if it's old and becoming unreliable, and you want a new car, fine. But don't get new car just because it needs some routine maintenance.
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Mar 7, 2012 3:59pm
Well, on second though, do whatever the hell you want.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 7, 2012 7:08pm
A new clutch is going to be in the 700-800 ballpark, so halfish of a down payment on something else.WebFire;1108306 wrote:Those alone aren't reasons to get a new car. Now, if it's old and becoming unreliable, and you want a new car, fine. But don't get new car just because it needs some routine maintenance.
The car is a 99, so it's getting up there in age.
I drove a Fiesta today and it was just alright. The dealer is losing on the deal because they are tired of seeing it (it's the only new 2011 Fiesta on the lot).
The pro is that it is affordable.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Mar 7, 2012 7:54pm
Yes. Volvo engine is great. Awesome handling.dlazz;1107131 wrote: Focus... good car..
If it's large enough, no doubt go Focus. Great car for the price.
Edit- Fiesta is smaller but a less HP then the Focus, it looks. A few k less then a Focus, I'm guessing if the dealer really wants to get rid of it.
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MontyBrunswick
Mar 7, 2012 9:09pm
I priced it out on a few different websites. The "true market" price for the car is about 19500, they knocked it down to $16685.said_aouita;1108506 wrote:Edit- Fiesta is smaller but a less HP then the Focus, it looks. A few k less then a Focus, I'm guessing if the dealer really wants to get rid of it.