Buying a vehicle? What are the most important aspect ?

[Sol Tee Nutz]

Recently i got rid of my 2012 Civic, i hated it; noisy, lack of performance, high insurance premiums, crappy stereo.

I had a 05 civic and have to agree ( I had cheap insurance because it was a 4 door, no idea why a 2 door would cost $800 a year more to insure ). Very glad when my son totaled the car and we got a Subaru. The only good thing was that it was cheap on gas and minimal breakdown. I purchased a 2000 CRV new and my ex still has it, nothing breaks on that vehicle.

 

[Numerati]

Reliability and easy maintenance. No way in Hell I am going to become a slave to my car like many. The things you own end up owning you.

 

[BookerL]

Reliability and easy maintenance. No way in Hell I am going to become a slave to my car like many. The things you own end up owning you.

Like your way of thinking !




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Booker

 

[Vercingentorix]

I am looking for a car that I like the look, reliability, performance, road handling, and fuel consumption.

Total agree, my choices came down to a BMW X5 or a Toyota 4Runner Sport XRES. 4Runner won hands down and I've never looked back. Now on my 3rd identical vehicle. If I had my choice of vehicles, regardless of cost, it'd still be the same vehicle.

Exact Vehicle. They'll have to pry the keys out of my cold dead hand:

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss356/Nitramsc_bucket/4Runner.jpg

 

[BookerL]

The depreciation factor is also something I consider ,in a car !




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Booker

 

[PopeDover]

car things that depress me:
understeer
overcomplicated computer shit
designs for female appeal

car things that make me happy:
oversteer
stealthiness
availability of parts

 

[Sol Tee Nutz]

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car things that make me happy:
oversteer
stealthiness
availability of parts

One of my sons friends has a 2014 Subaru BRZ, amazing handling but lacks real power ( nothing a turbo can not fix ) but a 2016 STI version is available.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/subaru/2016-subaru-brz-ts-sti-ar170194.html#main

 

[BookerL]

I bought a brand new vehicle two weeks ago .
Had a excellent "cash "deal .

The financial s are big factor in my choice of car



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Booker

 

[PopeDover]

Booker
You deserve to be banned for posting that without providing more detail

but seriously, I've been hearing that kind of stuff more and more lately, & starting to believe it's a buyer's market right now

 

[BookerL]

Booker
You deserve to be banned for posting that without providing more detail

Hello PopeDover

Actually its kind of a funny circumstance the car sales rep was the cousin of a "judge" I knew and was my lawyer ,so it was kind of a facilitator to get the "Deal".

I really don't have any merrit other then knowing someone and being able to front the money !Lol:lol:




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Booker

 

[zeddig]

Reliability ...check the service record and Accident record. A properly serviced car will provide many years of excellent service. Re condition of engine... check the spark plugs and exhaust.

 

[BMW]

Quality-reliability.

 

[zeddig]

Also check the odometer reading ...drive the car for a couple of miles and see that these miles are registered. Sometimes there is odometer tampering to mislead the buyer on the true mileage on the vehicle.

 

[BookerL]

Also check the odometer reading ...drive the car for a couple of miles and see that these miles are registered. Sometimes there is odometer tampering to mislead the buyer on the true mileage on the vehicle.

Excellent advice if you are buying used .But I prefer new :thumb:



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Booker

 

[zeddig]

Yes Bookerl , I was thinking of used. There are some really great deals on used out there. You can knock off fifty percent of new car price and still get a great vehicle under three years old. Just beware of some of the common scams..

 

[Sol Tee Nutz]

For personal use I always buy used as the savings are huge and you can get some with warranties left over, even buying a 1 year old lease back will save you thousands. I get new trucks for work but lease them as it is a complete write-off at tax time. With used buy from a dealer but if you buy private take it to a dealer of your choice and have it inspected, the small price is worth it.

 

[BookerL]

Well some guys knows vehicle mechanics more then I do !


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Booker

 

[SilverDust]

I had a 05 civic and have to agree ( I had cheap insurance because it was a 4 door, no idea why a 2 door would cost $800 a year more to insure ). Very glad when my son totaled the car and we got a Subaru. The only good thing was that it was cheap on gas and minimal breakdown. I purchased a 2000 CRV new and my ex still has it, nothing breaks on that vehicle.

( I had cheap insurance because it was a 4 door, no idea why a 2 door would cost .....

STN it has to to with the 4 door center post support makes for strong frame in side collisions..

 

[Sol Tee Nutz]

( I had cheap insurance because it was a 4 door, no idea why a 2 door would cost .....

STN it has to to with the 4 door center post support makes for strong frame in side collisions..

Makes sense, I was talking to a friend of mine about this and she had the same problem with her son's car and she was told it was because 2 door is considered a sports car, reason for the increase. Insurance companies have so many hidden costs they can tack on, lucky there is very cheap insurance here, in Alberta to add a 18 yr old to your car is about $2,000.00 a year and here my daughter very recently was $175.00.

 

[SilverDust]

Boys under 25 are high risk drivers. Son cost me $800.. They are slso singled out when to go to SAAQ for there evaluation, majority will have to go twice. Passing mark is 85%+, girls 75%.. Another one for only in Quebec..lol

This is so funny LMAO..http://www.newslinq.com/stuck-in-the-snow/