Car advice-

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

consider a certified used one. the price is better and you can get a very decent car for somewhat less than "new" premium pricing.

That might be true if you tend to trade out your car every few years but if you tend to keep your car to the bitter end then starting out new and keeping up with routine maintenance can yield a better deal in the long run.

[Morrigoon]

Honda makes excellent vehicles. Pity they became popular with the racing crowd and the prices went up. But very reliable cars.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Moonliner

That might be true if you tend to trade out your car every few years but if you tend to keep your car to the bitter end then starting out new and keeping up with routine maintenance can yield a better deal in the long run.

This is a very good reminder.

I had a Toyota Camry that I leased new and eventually purchased. I put 212,000 miles on that car and really didn't have to spend a lot on it. When I did have to pay for repairs (above and beyond tires, brakes and oil changes), they really weren't all that unexpected. The car ran great, gave me good service and I was able to still get $3,000 for it when I sold it.

When I sold the Camry, I purchased a used Lexus ES 300 (for those who don't know, Lexus is built by Toyota). I wanted a "nicer" car, and thought this would be a safe way to go.

Unfortunately, I have had more problems than desired with the Lexus. I have spent a fair amount of money on repairs in the 50,000 miles I have had the car - possibly more than I spent on the Camry the whole time I had it). BTW: the Lexus had 76,000 miles on it when I bought it.

YMMV

[Nephythys]

*deep breath*

Remind myself that life works out like it is supposed to.

Phew....

Ok- got approved for financing through the dealership- but also got approved for a better rate through my employer 6% better-but not enough for the brand new car (2700 shy)-

BUT on the website at the SAME dealership I was at last night they have the SAME car, 2007, in the exact color I want for just- and I mean JUST under the amount approved through my work.

I have called and asked them to see if it is still on the lot- if it is, it is MINE baby. Payment would be $100 less, and I am sure insurance will be about the same (that's a whole other adventure)

IF this happens this is MY Christmas present- seriously.

[BarTopDancer]

Details WOMAN!

[Kevy Baby]

I hope this works out Nephy - please keep us posted!

[Nephythys]

squeee!!! It's on the lot! Being held for me as we speak! I am going to call and accept the loan from my employer and then go get my car!

[blueerica]

AWWWWWESOME!!!

[Kevy Baby]

So whadya get?

Huh? Huh? Huh?

[Nephythys]

well, if it goes as I hope (on phone now with financing) it's a 2007 Honda Accord with just over 13,000 miles on it. ALMOST as brand new as you can get in a used car!