That new car smell...
Unfortunately, that new car smell comes with payments.My previous car died and I had to make a quick decision or pay for extended rental.
While everyone said buy something 2-3 years old, I know I'd have have repairs right around the corner. Tires, brakes, battery come up at that interval.
Should there be unseen issues, shocks, struts, transmission, a/c would be on the list.
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Flash flood with 2 hours of solid rain.
The storm drains could not handle it and the entire neighborhood was filled with water.
My neighbor lost his car too!
Seriously, sorry about that. How much is insurance paying on it ?
For example i brought a 2005 Mazda SDX Ute (some labeled Ford Courier, Ranger in UK here) whatever eventually discovered it has an RX7 car gearbox in it. Which I've had to replace a few times.
I understand your talking about a car, I brought one in the State of lady friend a V8 Galaxie, gave $500 for it and the lady purchased it back when i left the states.
Try looking online e.g, bit of class
Schumacher Subaru of Delray
2102 South Federal Highway Suite C
Delray Beach, FL 33483
Sales 877-885-0559
Service 877-862-8116
Parts 877-862-8199
Australian Subaru Outback review worth a look
PRE-OWNED 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8T SE FWD 4D SEDAN
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or in there specials they have a used 2014 Toyota Prius c Four Hatchback for just $6500
I don't want a use car as i don't know what problems it has.
It might cast me more in the long run than buying a new car.
I did my research and saw how the sales people they add on additional expenses.
If you got taken write about it so i can learn what to look out for.
In terms of reliability, Toyota was the best and Hyundai the worst.
My favorite car was the Toyota Celica and I kept one for 13 years.
With the exception of people crashing into me that required the cars being towed to a body shop, it's amazing that none of them had a mechanical breakdown that left me stranded on the side of the road. The Hyundai lost a piston ring at 127,000 miles. I was on the highway when it happened. Lucky, I was able to drive it for a week until I secured a used motor. That was the single most expensive repair with others to follow.
Family and friends are all buying used cars and their advice was to do the same.
My decision to buy new was due to the inability to find what I wanted in a low mileage used vehicle. Some were available 50 miles away, but I didn't have the inclination to drive around South Florida in search for a used vehicle. All of the research was wasted time as I was waiting for a decision from the insurance company if the car was to be repaired or a total loss. I'd check online for a used car and a day later the advertised car was gone... including the ones with accident damage.
Friday, the insurance company deemed repair for my water damaged car to be unsafe and allowed me more 3 days on the rental. The whole waiting process was 3 weeks and now it's 3 days or start paying rental charges.
Thinking I would get a crossover SUV, that was my focus on research. However test driving a few left me with disappointment. Most had limited visibility, mushy steering and suspension and an uncomfortable cabin arrangement. One major factor was making sure my significant other enjoyed the ride. We chose a sporty hatchback in the same class as the cars I've been driving for many years. Nice seating, tighter steering, clean interior roominess.
If the plan is to keep a car for 10 years or more, depreciation isn't the issue.
Those advertised really low or 0.0% APR manufacturer rates are BS.
I hope do don't stop talking to me when you get that car , lol anyways I know you will get through eventually.
I read that the dealer will have the MSRP then they will add on more than what it cost for registration, then they add for stickers on the car, some even add on a donation for a non-profit organization.
Reading that final sale price of the car is important.
But reading the comments, I see your car's problem was way, way beyond a spray