Im buying a new (used) car

marla · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2004, 06:49 AM

I have decided to get a new (for me) used (a couple years old) car since mine currently has over 100,000 miles. I have decided exactly what I want yet, but I'll probably stick with a Honda or Toyota. Does anyone have a good recommendation with a used car they have had good results with?

terry1156 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2004, 06:57 AM

If you haven't done so already, you will want to visit Consumer reports and read what they have to say about the models you are interested in. I believe they have a book rating used cars too.

I hope you find the baby that you are looking for!

jeffrey · #3 (**permalink**) 07-16-2004, 07:23 AM

You will also want to pay a visit to Edmunds.com where they have an extremely useful tool that lets you compare the True Cost of owning different model cars.

2moretrees · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2004, 06:07 AM

I have a Honda accord that I bought used a few years ago and it has been wonderful. Very reliable and hardly ever neds to go in to get fixed. I'm sure I7ll get another one when it's time for me to get a new car.

Tree0164 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-19-2004, 04:34 AM

Congrats on being the 100k mile club! However do you really need a new car or are you just getting nervous about the mileage being that high.

Do your research! Don't buy brand new but something in the 1-2 year old range. No leasing and no gimmicks. Try to get your financing from the bank and if you could pay in cash even better (but dont tell the salesman that

Good luck!

jeffrey · #6 (**permalink**) 07-23-2004, 08:05 PM

This may be of interest. It's a list of energy efficient car models

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked the “greenest” and “meanest” 2004 cars based on fuel economy and emissions -- as well as the estimated impact of those emissions on health and global warming.

marla · #7 (**permalink**) 07-24-2004, 07:41 AM

Thank you all for the good advice and links. I still haven't decided for sure, but will make a final decision in the next week or so. I will let you know what I finally decide upon.

I have a friend who knows somebody that is selling their car because they are moving to Hawaii. I will go and take a look at it this weekend. The car shopping is fun, but exhausting. I'll be happy when I have decided and have the new (used) car parked out in front.

jeffrey · #8 (**permalink**) 07-24-2004, 08:31 PM

Here's another link that yu might find useful that compares the fuel economy of different cars from the US government: FuelEconomy.gov