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You can get a really good deal now and through september since new year models (2012) are rolling in. So you will get an awesome deal on a 2011 vehicle such as rebates and financing. Shop around...
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toyotas quality went own in 2007 and is still bad as you can see from all the crashes i would wait to buy a car because all the deals will be at end of the year
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/
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I always come here for advice, so I figured might as well get some insight here.
So for those that haven't seen my earlier threads about coming into the real world, I just graduated college, have...
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Haha probably not as simple as a few trips to the junkyard. Geometry is probably way off now. Braking and handling could be compromised. Driving an unsafe car is not worth trying to save a couple...
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Not sure where you live, but I flew to AZ from California to buy my car. The same car cost me 2,000 less in AZ then California.
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There was a thread... in the Lounge I think... where someone was asking about cars, and a few comments alluded to the opinion that Scions are not very good vehicles.
Personally, if I were you I...
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here is 2 sites for GM cars that might interest you. they offer increased rebates for college or financing through a credit union.
it wont give you a discount on every car. but for example on a...
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Not really looking to spend money for premium gas on these vehicles. And a couple of my friends have owned one or the other of these makes and neither have come back with good reviews as far as...
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Sounds like it was a fixable wreck with a few trips to some U-pull-it junkyards.
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haha wow. They're really not at all impressive, the car was just worth a solid 500 dollars and 15 years old. It was just damage on the passenger wheel well, the airbags deployed, and because of where...
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OP, if you are in VA, look nearby in bordering states for deals as well. You don't need to go to AZ for the deals.
If you go the new car route, remember to look at the true cost of ownership like...
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A 3-4 year old Mercedes or BMW will do you wonders as far as saving money. Even better if you can get the last year of a particular generation.
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I started reading that and was like, you must be a donk, of course bmw's dont hold their value! Then I actually read the article, that's actually really interesting. I've looked at used and new cars...
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http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-08-11/new-bmws-a-dollar-more-than-used-show-closing-market-gap-cars.html
Something to think about when looking at new vs used.
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Don't forget the extemely high cost of registering your vehicle in CA.
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Yah, I ended up having to pay the difference in AZ sales tax and CA sales tax. I did register in CA, but I'm sure if you have family in AZ you can find a way around that, but I'd rather stay legit.
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Wreck pics please.
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http://www.crazyraysautoparts.com/price.htm
Air Bag (restraints) ............................................. 55.66
Strut.................................................................. 18.86
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Would've been fixable, but not worth the cost. $2500 minimum since I can't fix cars, and if the suspension did have to be fixed/replaced it would be at least $3000 more. Most of that 2500 comes from...
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As far as lowest APR goes it doesn't hurt to have have outside financing available when you go into the dealership. If they can beat it then go with them.
I do know that the lowest outside...