Buying a car, I need help.

[awretchsavedbygrace]

Greetings.


Im looking to buy a car. My price range is 20,000 to 30,000. I dont know much about cars. I was wondering if maybe someone can give me some information as to what are the best cars out there. Looking for a four door. Thanks.

 

[Craig]

Greetings.


Im looking to buy a car. My price range is 20,000 to 30,000. I dont know much about cars. I was wondering if maybe someone can give me some information as to what are the best cars out there. Looking for a four door. Thanks.

Are you planning on taking on a loan for the car? That will help me recommend a good car for you.

 

[AThornquist]

Something foreign.

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

Greetings.


Im looking to buy a car. My price range is 20,000 to 30,000. I dont know much about cars. I was wondering if maybe someone can give me some information as to what are the best cars out there. Looking for a four door. Thanks.

Are you planning on taking on a loan for the car? That will help me recommend a good car for you.

no. dont need a loan.

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Something foreign.

How abouty trying to boost the economy. Maybe by buying a ford mustang.

 

[Theognome]

Greetings.


Im looking to buy a car. My price range is 20,000 to 30,000. I dont know much about cars. I was wondering if maybe someone can give me some information as to what are the best cars out there. Looking for a four door. Thanks.

Are you planning on taking on a loan for the car? That will help me recommend a good car for you.

no. dont need a loan.

-----Added 6/2/2009 at 05:41:47 EST-----

Something foreign.

How abouty trying to boost the economy. Maybe by buying a ford mustang.

There's not too many 4 door Mustangs out there. If domestic is a requirement, then Ford is the way to go. Otherwise, consider a Nissan.

Theognome

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

Are you planning on taking on a loan for the car? That will help me recommend a good car for you.

no. dont need a loan.

-----Added 6/2/2009 at 05:41:47 EST-----

Something foreign.

How abouty trying to boost the economy. Maybe by buying a ford mustang.

There's not too many 4 door Mustangs out there. If domestic is a requirement, then Ford is the way to go. Otherwise, consider a Nissan.

Theognome

right. I think the only exception to a two door car is a ford mustang. Nissan eh? mhmmm

 

[Tripel]

Buy a Honda Accord. It will run forever.

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

Buy a Honda Accord. It will run forever.

that was one of my first inclinations.

 

[ReformedChapin]

I like japanese or germans cars.

I want to get the 4 door Jetta Sports Wagon TDI clean diesel. It has 30 mpg street and 40 highway, base price around $24 grand.

Some other features:

170hp Engine
6-Speed Automatic with Tiptronic and Sport Mode
Anti-lock Braking System
Award Winning 2.0 TSI Engine
DSG® Transmission
Independent Suspension


Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Home

 

[asc]

You can try: New Cars, Used Cars, Car Reviews and Pricing - Edmunds.com

It gives detailed reviews on all car models, which I've found helpful.

 

[AThornquist]

Hondas rock. An Accord would suit you well.

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I like Toyota Camrys as well.

 

[kvanlaan]

Don't buy new. That's a great way to lose a huge chunk of the value within 18 months. If you live up North, check down south at a reputable dealer. A car that has never seen salt on the roads will last a lot longer.

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

My desire is a ford mustang! Anyone here ever had one? know anything about them? I heard they dont drive well in the snow

 

[AThornquist]

For what reasons do you want a Ford Mustang? The right reasons?

 

[Semper Fidelis]

I recommend:

1. Getting an account at Find Product Reviews and Ratings from Consumer Reports and checking the reliablity history of models of car.
2. Buy something 3-5 years old.
3. Buy a certified used vehicle.

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

For what reasons do you want a Ford Mustang? The right reasons?

Depends...what are the "right" reasons?

I like the model. Is that a "right" reason?

 

[A.Hudson]

Honda, Acura, Toyota, Infiniti, and Nissan run for a loooooooooooooooooong time

 

[AThornquist]

For what reasons do you want a Ford Mustang? The right reasons?

Depends...what are the "right" reasons?

I like the model. Is that a "right" reason?

It's certainly not a wrong reason I was thinking more in terms of vanity. There's of course nothing wrong with owning a fine car, though it can be tempting to get a nice ride for one's own special attention. I've been there!

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

For what reasons do you want a Ford Mustang? The right reasons?

Depends...what are the "right" reasons?

I like the model. Is that a "right" reason?

It's certainly not a wrong reason I was thinking more in terms of vanity. There's of course nothing wrong with owning a fine car, though it can be tempting to get a nice ride for my one's own special attention. I've been there!

Right. I dont know. I quit! too many options. ugh

 

[Pergamum]

Honda Accord or Nissan Sentra

 

[Poimen]

Opinion: Honda Accord or Civic; Toyota Camry or Corolla.

More opinion: Do not buy domestic.

Advice: Be practical - what do you want to use the car for? Daily commute, road trips, errands etc. Do you want to get married, have kids soon? Think of the car as something that you will want to own in five years if your life has significantly changed.

 

[Scott1]

You may find CarsDirect.com -- America's #1 way to buy cars online! helpful for both pricing and for car reviews.

As far as reliability, Honda and Toyota are good.

The best value is often a car that is 2-3 years old for about 1/2 the new price.

 

[awretchsavedbygrace]

Opinion: Honda Accord or Civic; Toyota Camry or Corolla.

More opinion: Do not buy domestic.

Advice: Be practical - what do you want to use the car for? Daily commute, road trips, errands etc. Do you want to get married, have kids soon? Think of the car as something that you will want to own in five years if your life has significantly changed.

Yes. This helped much thanks. I wasnt necessairly thinking about the future. Thank you.

 

[he beholds]

With that price range, and if you are really interested in spending that much, I would buy a sweet SUV. My first car (really was my dad's, but mine till I got married ) was a Chevy Trailblazer. I have yet to ride in a vehicle so nice since.

I personally don't know why you'd spend that much on just a car, but since all SUV's cost more, buying an SUV would make sense to me.

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I know SUV's guzzle more gas, but if you have that kind of cash to start with, I imagine you are good for it.

 

[Poimen]

Opinion: Honda Accord or Civic; Toyota Camry or Corolla.

More opinion: Do not buy domestic.

Advice: Be practical - what do you want to use the car for? Daily commute, road trips, errands etc. Do you want to get married, have kids soon? Think of the car as something that you will want to own in five years if your life has significantly changed.

Yes. This helped much thanks. I wasnt necessairly thinking about the future. Thank you.

You are welcome. I should note I also am looking at buying a new or used car (relatively new) and I think I am leaning in the direction of the latter. The reason being is that you can get a car that is loaded with extra features without the cost of the extra features and still have a decent amount of warranty left on the vehicle.

 

[Romans922]

BUY a Honda Accord.

 

[CredoFidoSpero]

I have to agree with the others here - a certified used Honda Accord can still run in the high 20,000's, but it's worth it. I drove a 1991 Accord for 16 years and over 250,000 miles with no major problems. Would still be driving it if it weren't for that deer...

 

[Edward]

Hyundai is probably the most car for the money these days, with a fairly good reputation. Honda and Toyota should also be on the short list. Any of the 3 also has some good options if you want to buy American.

Avoid anything German - parts and repairs, when needed, with be much more than the Korean or Japanese. I'd stay away from Fiat and its soon to be American subsidiary.

 

[Idelette]

My family has always been a Honda family....I have an Accord that has roughly 285,000 miles on it, and my dad has one close to 300,000 miles....still going strong! We've been very happy with them over the years!

Most of my friends tend to buy American cars, and they constantly have problems with them! Not one of them has been able to get past 170,000 miles! In fact, several of my friends eventually got Accords because they saw how often their cars needed repair....and how little mine did!

Not only that.....but I've been in 2 major accidents with my Accord; both times hit by the other driver. And although I was the one hit....my car was only dented while both of the American cars were totaled! My car should have been the one totaled in both cases....yet my car withstood the impact, while theirs did not! I trust Honda and Toyota with my life!

I'm looking to buy a newer car now....and I've done tons of research on reliability, resale value, fuel-efficiency, maintenace costs, safety etc.....and I'm only considering Honda and Toyota products! I highly recommend them!

 

[Montanablue]

All of my friends who have Hondas and Toyotas have been very happy with their cars.

I drive a little Nissan Sentra and I LOVE it. I bought her used with 50,000 miles on her, and even though she's over ten years old, she runs really well. I've had her for two years now, and haven't had any problems with her.

One word of advice - if you do buy used (which can be a great option) avoid cars from the north. And if you do look at a car from the north, check it out for rust.