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Old 03-10-2003, 09:05 AM   #1
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Planning to buy a new car, Help please!

Ok, all the cars I had since now were given to me by uncles/brother etc. I never had to buy a car before.

I need to buy a new car and I need tips on how to negociate, what I can or cannot do etc.

I'm thinking about these models in particuliar:

Hyundai Accent
Mazda MP5
Ford Focus (hatch)
Honda Civic

I just want a basic model, nothing fancy with a manual Transmission.

So what's the best choice. I want something reliable and easy to maintain. But not to expensive.

Thanks!
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Old 03-10-2003, 09:09 AM   #2
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Id go for the civic ... hondas routinely go to 200,000 miles with no problem.

Are you thinking of getting a used or new car?
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A new one.

I've been driving old beaters for 12 years now.

I want a new one.


Another thing, what's the pros/cons of renting and buying?
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Unless you plan on having a new car every three years or so, leasing is not the way to go. If you plan on keeping a car for several years, new is better then used. Of the cars you've mentioned, the Civic would be the one I'd point you to.

Do a search in this forum for car buying tips. I know there are several threads with good information in them.













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civic or the mp5..
of course i vote civic.. but it's only the most popular car in the world.. why would you want one of those..
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get the new neon srt-4
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yeah the new neon does kick ass i have to admit.. the only problem is.. it's still a neon.. lol
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yeah the new neon does kick ass i have to admit.. the only problem is.. it's still a neon.. lol
yeap thing is butt ugly but i would buy one over a new civic
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YOU SHOULD DEFINATELY GET A CIVIC. I myself don't like them, but they get about 30mpg. Great investment and a Great reliable car.
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Thumbs up be smart

as far as negotiating goes, never put yourself in a situation you're not willing to walk away from. and since you're going to be out there you might as well test drive the new lexus IS sport design, you get a free subscription to media week magazine for testdriving, it's woth the ride.
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