Car advice-

Nephythys · 11-29-2007, 08:22 AM

Anyone else look at how many cars are out there and just wanna beat your head against a wall? Or throw a dart?

I mean really!

My '99 Pontiac Montana is in the shop all the time it seems- driving me nuts. And now, as the cold weather comes in I start having heater/radiator troubles. BLEAUGH!

I want a new car. My car guy told me Hondas and Toyotas are in the shop the least (in his experience) so I started looking at what they have to offer and right now I am leaning towards an Accord.

I have kids but I am so over the mom-mobile thing. I loved driving a smaller car- and I have not heard a single bad thing about the Honda Accord yet.

Any advice? Knowing what to look for, what to avoid, red flags, green lights and other useless metaphors?

Nephythys · 11-29-2007, 08:58 AM

Looking at this one in blue. New, 2008 model.

Price $21700

This blue in fact-

Capt Jack · 11-29-2007, 08:58 AM

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.

JWBear · 11-29-2007, 09:02 AM

Get a Mini!

Nephythys · 11-29-2007, 09:04 AM

Got to fit 5 in the car

BarTopDancer · 11-29-2007, 09:29 AM

I love my Mazda3. The 6 is beautiful too but may be cramped for 5.

Try their SUV. American pricing with Japanese quality.

DreadPirateRoberts · 11-29-2007, 09:31 AM

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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.

Not Afraid · 11-29-2007, 09:42 AM

CJ's used car idea is a great one. Look for one with low miles and you really can't go wrong. Honda makes a great car. I've had 2 civics, my neighbor put 220k miles on his before getting a new one (and it still runs). Chris has a CRV with 130k miles and very few problems. The accord is a great car, the CRV is another option to look into. I would also consider the Toyota Camry as well.

Kevy Baby · 11-29-2007, 10:22 AM

Paging Nirvanaman. Is there a Nirvanaman in the house?

I went with him to the LA Car Show last week. The man's knowledge of everyday cars is actually amazing. Hopefully he posts his €0.02 worth.
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Originally Posted by JWBear

Get a Mini!

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

Got to fit 5 in the car

Sure you can - if you use a chainsaw.

JWBear · 11-29-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Nephythys

Got to fit 5 in the car

There's room in the hatchback area for a small child....

11-29-2007, 08:22 AM	#1
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Car advice- Anyone else look at how many cars are out there and just wanna beat your head against a wall? Or throw a dart? I mean really! My '99 Pontiac Montana is in the shop all the time it seems- driving me nuts. And now, as the cold weather comes in I start having heater/radiator troubles. BLEAUGH! I want a new car. My car guy told me Hondas and Toyotas are in the shop the least (in his experience) so I started looking at what they have to offer and right now I am leaning towards an Accord. I have kids but I am so over the mom-mobile thing. I loved driving a smaller car- and I have not heard a single bad thing about the Honda Accord yet. Any advice? Knowing what to look for, what to avoid, red flags, green lights and other useless metaphors?
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11-29-2007, 08:58 AM	#2
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Looking at this one in blue. New, 2008 model. Price $21700 This blue in fact-
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11-29-2007, 08:58 AM	#3
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	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. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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11-29-2007, 09:02 AM	#4
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	Get a Mini! __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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11-29-2007, 09:04 AM	#5
Nephythys Yeah, that's about it- Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a state of constant crap to get done Posts: 2,688	Got to fit 5 in the car
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11-29-2007, 09:29 AM	#6
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I love my Mazda3. The 6 is beautiful too but may be cramped for 5. Try their SUV. American pricing with Japanese quality. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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11-29-2007, 09:42 AM	#8
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	CJ's used car idea is a great one. Look for one with low miles and you really can't go wrong. Honda makes a great car. I've had 2 civics, my neighbor put 220k miles on his before getting a new one (and it still runs). Chris has a CRV with 130k miles and very few problems. The accord is a great car, the CRV is another option to look into. I would also consider the Toyota Camry as well.
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