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Tips for buying a car. (pg. 6)
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| Sentinal |
| quote: | Originally posted by Invasionmix
lol I was just yanking his chain :P But Sentinel starts work at 2 PM so he can easily take the bus lol |
Tis true. But thats not the only thing he like to yank. :haha: |
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| Sentinal |
| quote: | Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
Thanks for the tips Iain. I didn't know about the extra costs, the inspection and asking about maintenance costs. That information will definitely help. I would like to take my time buying a car, but I'm not sure how much time I will have...as I literally need it ASAP.
You mention buying a car in Detroit, wouldn't it cost me more money and hassle to import it into Canada though?
My transportation situation literally changed overnight. My dad worked at Chrysler for 35 years and recently retired. He has 2 cars that he has on their employee lease plan and was under the impression that I was allowed to drive them until the end of the year that I turn 25, as long as I'm in school. He got a notice the other day reminding him that my medical coverage will end in December, and sent an email to the employee lease department just to verify when my car privileges have ended.
As it turns out, I was supposed to stop driving the cars when I turned 24! So I have been driving the cars for a year without authorization. It's not easy to get around Windsor (with the cabs on strike, and public transportation being atrocious), and having to get around a lot between working and going to school in the States...a car is a must.
Also, my dad having been on the employee lease plan for over 35 years now knows little about buying a car, so it's like the blind leading the blind. |
Oh wow, I can definalty see the urgency then. When buying from the U.S. there are a few rules that the Canadian Border Services Agency makes you abide by. Here is a webpage with everything you need to know.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicat...sf5048-eng.html
I'm not going to try and sway your choice in car but look at the monetary situation of the manufactor as well. Parts may be in short supply in the future. There really is a lot to think about. And the reason why I mentioned the wear and tear costs of the vehicles is because in order to maintain your warranty, you must have your vehicle worked in their facilites. If you go to a private mechanic, you might save some money but you stand a good chance at voiding your warranty.
I know it is a lot to absorb all at once, but Lisa as AJ said, don't feel pressured by them or even yourself to buy right away. If they know you are deseperate to buy, there will hose you for more money, and I'm sure as a student, that money could be much better spent.
I know public transit sucks, but if you really spend a couple weeks shopping around, it might very well be worth it. |
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| Abercrombie |
beware the red or blue shiny ones
| quote: | Originally posted by miljan
Don't ask for Carfax, ask for CarProof.
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Correct! CarProof provides ahelluva lot more info that Carfax. |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
What would you rank as the top 3-5 cars for a student at a budget of $20,000 give or take.
Iain you said you've been looking, what cars were you looking at? I don't like making big purchases, and when I do I do a lot of research, so I likely won't buy anything for a month or so, but it still is fairly urgent. |
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| Invasionmix |
| quote: | Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
What would you rank as the top 3-5 cars for a student at a budget of $20,000 give or take.
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Honda Civic
Toyota Matrix
Toyota Yaris
Something along those cars, all within your budget, and all of them are built solid and reliable. |
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| miljan |
And if you wish to import a car from the states, here is a neat calculator.
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
Thanks for all the tips everyone. It has definitely helped to reduce my stress level a bit today. It's been a difficult morning with this bomb being dropped on me.
Malek had mentioned the Ford Fusion before and it sounded pretty good. Do any of you have opinions on that, or would you recommend staying away from the Big 3? |
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| Abercrombie |
After my experience, I'm never buying a big 3 car ever again.
In my Consumer Reports guide, the Ford Fusion seems reliable, but that's in the preliminary reports as the car is only a couple years old.
I recommend picking up a Consumer Reports book at Costco, or the Lemon guide. They have rich information on all the car's histories, recalls, advisories, and customer experiences. |
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| malek |
The Fusion is in it's 4th year, it has been a very reliable car since year 1. Even Consumer Reports is saying the same. Ford is slowly detaching itself from the crap quality the big 3 were known for. It has been true since 2000-2002 and onward.
About your question on consumption, the 4 cylinder is 2.4l big, it should consume low to moderate amount of fuel, depending on your driving style.
The other model is a V6 3.0L, I have an older model of that same engine, I drive agressive and manage to get 430km for a 63L tank, on highways it gets 550km.
I don't have a fusion, but my father just got one and I got to drive it once only. It's hard for me to tell you more about it. |
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| miljan |
430km/63l = ~14.5l/100km... and I was pissed off at myself for getting 5.3l/100km! :)
I suggest Toyota Yaris. |
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| Invasionmix |
| quote: | Originally posted by miljan
I suggest Toyota Yaris. |
Awesome car on gas. its like 4-5L/100KM. I drove to Niagara Falls and back from Mississauga with like a quarter tank. |
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| Djsketchbag |
| quote: | Originally posted by Sentinal
I have 20000 cash |
So your the guy who cooks the meth. |
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