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Im pissed. My boy, Ford, is on his last legs. After a last ditch effort to save him, I spent about 5k on repairs.

To no avail, I now have to go car shopping. Which sucks. I paid off my car a year or so back, so entering the car payment game is eye opening. Im going back to school too, so all these additional expenses are going to piss me off.

The mechanic suggested I just get a sedan. Tho Im used to my Escape. Are there any good reccommendations?

I really dont need a new car, just a not so old used one tbh. Low maintenance. Any finance gurus here?
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When you find the vehicle you like, deed on the driver seat and demand a discount
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Hyundai Sonata

Try around 30-50k miles

Very affordable, reliable, and nice.

Depending on your credit, probably around $200-$300/month payments
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A great tip would have been putting that 5k towards a new car.
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Get a newer like 2016 to 2017. I always tend to get the previous years model.

Reddit nerds obsessed with honda civics and grocery getters. Dont do it
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Don't get a new car
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Get a cheap piece of shit like a honda.

use truecar
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Get a used VW.

I have a 2013 Sonata and the fuel mileage is garbage (and in fact Hyundai got in trouble for lying about their fuel mileage around that time). So. Also I've had a few Hyundais. They're not bad but they feel... a little rough. don't know how to describe it.
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Hexenherz posted...

Get a used VW.

I have a 2013 Sonata and the fuel mileage is garbage (and in fact Hyundai got in trouble for lying about their fuel mileage around that time). So. Also I've had a few Hyundais. They're not bad but they feel... a little rough. don't know how to describe it.

I've been around cars and car people my whole life, and I can safely say do not get a VW.

I've had three Hyundais and the gas mileage is not "garbage" at all. It's decent. And the ride quality of a newer Sonata is not "rough" either. It's quite comfy.

A VW is only a good option if you want to waste money on a mediocre car.
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blablablax17 posted...

A great tip would have been putting that 5k towards a new car.

it was his life. he wanted to save that fucking car.

in all honesty could of went out in your local city or a few towns over they have used cars for under 5k some of which are pretty decent just be sure to research purchase ahead so you don't end up with a "lemon" and i don't mean the fruit.
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Lathissamus posted...

Hexenherz posted...

Get a used VW.

I have a 2013 Sonata and the fuel mileage is garbage (and in fact Hyundai got in trouble for lying about their fuel mileage around that time). So. Also I've had a few Hyundais. They're not bad but they feel... a little rough. don't know how to describe it.

I've been around cars and car people my whole life, and I can safely say do not get a VW.

I've had three Hyundais and the gas mileage is not "garbage" at all. It's decent. And the ride quality of a newer Sonata is not "rough" either. It's quite comfy.

A VW is only a good option if you want to waste money on a mediocre car.

I'd agree for the most part but I've got a pre scandal jetta diesel and that thing has been a dream. 200+k miles and it still runs and shifts like new. Nice to get 650 miles per tank as well.
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dont buy used. lease a new car

Whatever is popular in your town is usually a safe bet in terms of availability of parts and technicians. Subaru is a good bet in my town because there are so many of them.

I avoid American made cars because Ive never had any good experiences with them. They burn way more gas than the competition and theyre unreliable.
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Lathissamus posted...

Hexenherz posted...

Get a used VW.

I have a 2013 Sonata and the fuel mileage is garbage (and in fact Hyundai got in trouble for lying about their fuel mileage around that time). So. Also I've had a few Hyundais. They're not bad but they feel... a little rough. don't know how to describe it.

I've been around cars and car people my whole life, and I can safely say do not get a VW.

I've had three Hyundais and the gas mileage is not "garbage" at all. It's decent. And the ride quality of a newer Sonata is not "rough" either. It's quite comfy.

A VW is only a good option if you want to waste money on a mediocre car.

Hyundai blatantly lied about their mileage. Aesthetically Hyundais are great but how they feel leaves a lot to be desired for me.

I got a 2015 Passat in 2016, it had been a fleet vehicle, that thing has been great to me so far and I can actually drive to work and back without burning through a quarter of a tank (and 90% of my commute is on the highway).
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Ford is trash. I drive a Focus ST. Biggest regret of my life and I've driven plenty of s*** cars. I've got my eyes on a subie. I've heard nothing but good things from my friends. Plus they got a great warranty.

SailorGoon posted...

Ford is trash. I drive a Focus ST. Biggest regret of my life and I've driven plenty of s*** cars. I've got my eyes on a subie. I've heard nothing but good things from my friends. Plus they got a great warranty.

What's your problem with it? I had a Ford Focus SE, 2011 and had 0 issues with it whatsoever.
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See what some are going for used. You can get a car for like 3k and it'll run for 5 years or so before you need to think about a new vehicle.
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My tip is to click this : https://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-a5-sportback
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Get an electric car, like a Nissan Leaf
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If you can drive a stick, look to get a Ford Fiesta.

It ain't gonna get you laid, but I regularly get 40 miles to the gallon and after the initial 3000 miles you only need to change the oil once a year or every 10000 miles.

If you can't drive a stick, don't get a Fiesta though. I've heard the automatic transmissions on them are dogshit and will get you killed on highways.
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Dont be listening to people here man. Focuses, VWs, and somebody actually said a Nissan leaf.

The only Ford I ever bought was the mustang. And it's like one of 2 ford cars not being discontinued
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darkprince45 posted...

Dont be listening to people here man. Focuses, VWs, and somebody actually said a Nissan leaf.

The only Ford I ever bought was the mustang. And it's like one of 2 ford cars not being discontinued

What's wrong with the Focus? I've actually driven one to fuck and back and had not a single issue with it.
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Get an all-wheel drive Subaru. Impreza is nice.
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Never pay sticker price.
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Addendum stickers are rip off stickers if they include

-Security Stickers/Stamps
-Pinstripe that is more than like 30 bucks
-3 year environmental paint insurance (Your paint won't have any issues in 3 years unless *you* do something, at which point they won't cover it)
-Those flashing break lights if they are more than like 150 bucks

There's probably other shit too, but I can't think of them right now.

If you see that shit and they won't budge, walk away. They should be able to negotiate a price, but more realistically a dealer should have some vehicles without additions on the lot or should be able to get one.
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Lathissamus posted...

SailorGoon posted...

Ford is trash. I drive a Focus ST. Biggest regret of my life and I've driven plenty of s*** cars. I've got my eyes on a subie. I've heard nothing but good things from my friends. Plus they got a great warranty.

What's your problem with it? I had a Ford Focus SE, 2011 and had 0 issues with it whatsoever.

Well I've got a 16 ST, which has a different focus(pun intended). I'll admit I'm over exaggerating. I'm not trying to Initial D it, and inertia drift all over my friends, but I just don't think I got my bang for my buck. I had issues shifting into 3rd for the longest time. I looked it up and I'm still not sure what the problem was. I'm assuming it was something with the synchro considering I had to replace it twice. I don't know if it was always the case, but the wheel hop is annoying. And then whenever I run the A/C there's a bit of a rattle. It's nothing big. I asked the dealership and they said that's just how it is. Probably because I'm always blasting the AC. It's just for paying what I payed for a turbo, and I compare my problems to my friends... Maybe they just aren't vocal about their car problems, but they have no issues. Perhaps if I went with the RS, then things might have turned out differently.

NOM posted...

Get an all-wheel drive Subaru. Impreza is nice.

And that's the other thing. I just prefer all wheel drive to front wheel.

Ah shit. A lot of info to take in.

blablablax17 posted...

A great tip would have been putting that 5k towards a new car.

I know. I took a gamble since I was planning a financial shift with work, and it didnt pay off. Thats my bad.

Lathissamus posted...

Hyundai Sonata

Try around 30-50k miles

Very affordable, reliable, and nice.

Depending on your credit, probably around $200-$300/month payments

This definitely seems reasonable and around my price range tbh.

DuranOfForcena posted...

buy from your local repo lot. they usually have vehicles in good condition for much less than you can find anywhere else.

This is great advice. Didnt think to look into this.

Vicious_Dios posted...

Never pay sticker price.

Noted. Definitely gonna negotiate down.

Payzmaykr posted...

Whatever is popular in your town is usually a safe bet in terms of availability of parts and technicians. Subaru is a good bet in my town because there are so many of them.

I avoid American made cars because Ive never had any good experiences with them. They burn way more gas than the competition and theyre unreliable.

I see. I was told foreign costs more for maintenance, but ideally, if they have less issues it wont matter.

Thanks guys. Im legit taking everything into account.
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It depends on the foreign car... If it's a Mercedes or Lexus then yeah it's going to cost more to maintain. Toyota? Not at all.
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I would personally stay away from German products if you intend to use the car long term. An out of warranty German car is a money pit.
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Gonna head to a dealership tomorrow.

Checking sites and I found a used 2007 Subaru Impreza for estimated price of $8000 (171 per month).

Tho fine print says its for the high echelon of credit worthiness so I can expect a little higher.

Its only had two prior owners, the most recent only having it for a year. Carfax shows its received regular maintenance along the years too.

74k miles tho. And 23 mpg seems really low.

Is this a good deal at all?
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cuttin_in_farm posted...

Gonna head to a dealership tomorrow.

Checking sites and I found a used 2007 Subaru Impreza for estimated price of $8000 (171 per month).

Tho fine print says its for the high echelon of credit worthiness so I can expect a little higher.

Its only had two prior owners, the most recent only having it for a year. Carfax shows its received regular maintenance along the years too.

74k miles tho. And 23 mpg seems really low.

Is this a good deal at all?

No.
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A rash of new stupid memes I've seen circulating seems to suggest buying a car involves slapping the roof of it.
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To better aid me, may I ask what seems bad about it? Im definitely seeing better when I check Hyundai atm.
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cuttin_in_farm posted...

To better aid me, may I ask what seems bad about it? Im definitely seeing better when I check Hyundai atm.

It isn't worth that much.
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Eh... theres a 2015 Hyundai Accent... $9,990.

46k mileage.

Suspiciously no carfax. Also not awd unfortunately.

Surely this is a decent find? It seems kinda small but...
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Edmunds price promise

Just put what you want and then add a couple of local dealerships and they will give you their best offer for the car. Then you can go to other dealerships and see if they will beat the best price you get. Makes haggling easy.
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Returning_CEmen posted...

Edmunds price promise

Just put what you want and then add a couple of local dealerships and they will give you their best offer for the car. Then you can go to other dealerships and see if they will beat the best price you get. Makes haggling easy.

I dont quite understand this site, but it seems really easy, yes. I thank you.
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Chevy
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If you really have no idea and just need a car to last just lease a new Honda Civic and fuck the bullshit.
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masticatingman posted...

If you really have no idea and just need a car to last just lease a new Honda Civic and fuck the bullshit.

Seems like a short sighted idea, but appreciated.
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Get a 2013+ Ford Fusion. Roomy, looks nice, great gas mileage.
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Hexenherz posted...

It depends on the foreign car... If it's a Mercedes or Lexus then yeah it's going to cost more to maintain. Toyota? Not at all.

But Lexuses are literally Toyotas with a different badge and a few more options inside

Many use the same parts as their Toyota counterparts
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Returning_CEmen posted...

Edmunds price promise

Just put what you want and then add a couple of local dealerships and they will give you their best offer for the car. Then you can go to other dealerships and see if they will beat the best price you get. Makes haggling easy.

Youre amazing dude.

Just got a 2015 impreza with 27k mileage for 15k.

Awd, my preference. Too easy! And I get a free spare.

Didnt think itd be this easy!
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