Car questions and opinions?

[MarcelM]

Originally Posted by galaxie

I wouldn't buy a BRAND new car if I were you - there are lots of trade ins that have only 20,000-30,000 kms on them. That will save you anywhere from $4,000 - $8,000 depending on the original cost of the car. The second you drive a brand new car off the lot it loses approx. 10% of it's value - seems like wa waste to me!

Edit: My best friend's dad is a private dealer, and he also told me to get the Celica. He used to work for Downtown Toyota and he says that ALL of his customers were super happy with their Celicas, and have sent tons of business his way. I can get you all his contact info if you'd like!

Actually that is true. I just got an Audi A2 with 12000 km and I saved a lot.
But what about the warranty Natalie ??
If she bought a car which is 2 or 3 years old, would she still have a good warranty ??

[StiDzOfReNiA]

my b/f used 2 work @ a used car dealership, he still sells cars n is a car expert...

if either of us can b of n e help, let me know

check out "AutoPark" on kingsway n king edward in van... ask to talk to Teddy - he'll hook u up

[Haze]

I suggest stick with honda... the things are freaking bomb proof! If you take care of it they will run for a long time and gas wise the things run on oxygen!

I suggest to buy used as well... New is a waste of money, cuz if you buy the used one that is 1 or 2 years old you save mad dollars.


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[galaxie]

Originally Posted by marcelito

Actually that is true. I just got an Audi A2 with 12000 km and I saved a lot.
But what about the warranty Natalie ??
If she bought a car which is 2 or 3 years old, would she still have a good warranty ??

Well then she'd still have 2 or 3 years left on the warranty, I believe.
My best friend's dad told me that depending on the company and warranty, it can be carried over to a new owner.

But really, how many repairs does a car generally need in the first 5 years of it's life? Not many. As long as you don't drive like a fucking idiot you should be fine - treat your car well, keep up with regular maintenence (oil changes, fluid changes, etc.), and you should be fine.

Example: My grandma had her '89 Probe from '90 - '02, and the only repairs she ever needed outside of regular maintenence were: needed new battery, a small leak in a pipe, and she had to replace the windshield wiper motor. Since she gave me the car in '02 my repairs/problems have been: new alternator, new muffler, still needs CV boots and joints, oil leak on to my alternator belt (I have put 3 new belts on so far, the leak is too expensive to fix), my rear defrost only works 2/3 of the time, leaky seals, broken hooks to hold up my hatchback cover, etc. I could keep going but I'm sure you see my point. The car was GREAT for the first 13ish years...then it needed TONS of work. So, my new theory? Get rid of it after 10 years! lol!

[MarcelM]

That´s a good theory!
Yea actually a car shouldnt need any fixing in the first 5 years, unless accidents happen or the driver doesn´t treat the poor thing well.

[Spoon]

The new Honda Civic http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...ow..leftnav.15.*



If you still want a coupe wait till fall and get this one,

[L0ungeLizarD]

Ok do not get a hyundai they are very crapy quality........get a honda or toyota over a mazda but a yoyota over a honda. Basically Mazda is a ford in disguise

PS save yourself the trouble and get a bike

[stephen_c]

Originally Posted by Spoon

The new Honda Civic http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...ow..leftnav.15.*



If you still want a coupe wait till fall and get this one,

oh my goodness.
me like what me see.

i second ur opinion.
get the civic this fall.

[Ree Fresh]

Originally Posted by Spoon

The new Honda Civic http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...ow..leftnav.15.*



If you still want a coupe wait till fall and get this one,

Wow gorgouse! But whats the cost gonna be :p Besides I can barly wait an other month to save... I NEED FREEDOM!

ps: nice to finaly meet u!

[lou_belle]

It's always smarter to wait until the fall or so..but u'r too excited so
see if you can get a 2004 brand new off the lot with a deal and 0% financing..you'll save a lot;P
You can always talk them down, remember that*

Sweet, driving a new car is the best feeling ever~

[ja_raul]

you should do something original, like buying a 1995 civic coupe, put an exhaust on it, cheap rims, cheap tint, maybe a bodykit. ive yet to see one of those in vancouver

[BongMan]

I would go Honda cause Hyndai is korean tin can and I have heard horrible stories of Mazda from a buddy at work who is currently leasing one from them. He says he will never own another Mazda..

[Spoon]

Originally Posted by wellbelove's

Wow gorgouse! But whats the cost gonna be :p Besides I can barly wait an other month to save... I NEED FREEDOM!

ps: nice to finaly meet u!

Hahhhahh, I know the feeling. If you can't wait Acura has something going on w/ RSX's and incentives. The base model has everything that a Civic Si has and is less common, better looking, more performance and less depriciation then a Honda. All in the same ballpark for price.

Good meeting you too.

[Goat]

It also means no major repares in the first 5 years!

Aside from basic maintenance (plugs, tires, oil change etc), there's no reason what so ever you should need any major repairs in the first 5 years of your vehicles life. Especially if all you're doing is low km city driving.
Also take into account the availability of parts and specialized needs of owning a foreign vehicle. Living in Vancouver it's easy to forget that there's dealerships by the dozen. Brake down anywhere in rural Canada, expect to be stranded for a couple days waiting on parts. In the last 5 years companies have limited the do-it-yourself repair market by making vehicles more and more brand specific. A mechanic can now go to school specifically to become a ford,gm, honda, dodge etc certified technician. As a result, begin to expect big bucks for specialized problems.