Car advice-

[Capt Jack]

accords are very decent and historically reliable cars. Ive driven them and know folks who own and swear by them.

consider a certified used one. the price is better and you can get a very decent car for somewhat less than "new" premium pricing. accords and hondas in general also seem to retain their resale value better than many cars on the market currently

its also the end of a model year, so you may be able to find some good deals while they try to sweep things clear for next years model.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

Originally Posted by Capt Jack

accords are very decent and historically reliable cars. Ive driven them and know folks who own and swear by them.

consider a certified used one. the price is better and you can get a very decent car for somewhat less than "new" premium pricing. accords and hondas in general also seem to retain their resale value better than many cars on the market currently

its also the end of a model year, so you may be able to find some good deals while they try to sweep things clear for next years model.

I second Capt Jack. Consider a used one, let someone else pay the depreciation, you'll save money and get a good car.

[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.

[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