New CR-Z or Old civic?

[Kracka]

The new CR-Z is unique, but I don't think it's unique enough to warrant me to purchase one unless I was set on buying a hybrid. I've seen a few in person and they do look kind of cool though. I'd probably go after a Civic or Fit instead. Otherwise Hyundai is putting out some decent stuff lately (if you want a cheap and reliable A to B car) and I think the Lancer would probably be the most fun of all the compacts.

[A//// Guy]

I saw that thing at Honda this weekend and the front looks nice but the rest is uuuggly.

You are better off either keeping your old civic or getting rid of that, taking a short term small loan out for a used civic with low miles or something similar and rock it.

[craig]

I would just keep the civic until it dies then worry about getting a new vehicle.

[cudvig]

I honestly have little to no time to fix a broken car. I work 40 hours a week plus have 14 credits of school. I am focused on getting As so I study quite a bit more than normal. I also have drill some weekends, oh and a gf on top that lives in Mankato. That's the reason I thought this might be reasonable to do. I don't really want to take out such a huge loan to buy one and insurance is about the same as a new civic. I called on it today, told them to find me a white, 6 speed, EX(HIDs, better sound, blu tooth, heated mirrors and fog lights) and I will come out and pick it up. I just need to have an extremely reliable car. Not saying the civic isn't, and I love the way the CRZ feels, I don't give a crap if it is slow... It looks nice, gets good MPG and is affordable.

[rose0529]

You could buy a new civic EX for that same price a month almost i'd bet. They offer .9% for 60mo. The payment with 2k down (same as that lease offer) with out haggling the price at all (i bet you could get a good deal on a 2010) would be about $320 a month and you would get to keep the car in the end!

Just saying.

also, I know mini's arent what you're looking at, but another example. They are also offering 0.9% for 60mo, and they also have 3 yrs no cost maintenance.

And if your going to be driving to mankato i would guess often to see your gf. That is gonna add on the miles fast! and you'll end up paying for each mile over the amount you agreed to in the lease! I know someone at work that just had to pay $1500 extra when she turned it in because she went over! She bought a nice used car this time around!

[Matt D.]

It looks nice, gets good MPG and is affordable.
A lease does not make a car affordable. Do the math. Go find yourself a certified used Honda with an extended warranty and get a loan.

Read this: http://www.daveramsey.com/index.cfm?event=askdave/&intContentItemId=10367

[MATCHBX]

The new CR-Z is unique, but I don't think it's unique enough to warrant me to purchase one unless I was set on buying a hybrid. I've seen a few in person and they do look kind of cool though. I'd probably go after a Civic or Fit instead. Otherwise Hyundai is putting out some decent stuff lately (if you want a cheap and reliable A to B car) and I think the Lancer would probably be the most fun of all the compacts.

Hyundai is doing some pretty good stuff with their cars lately. My ex bought a 2004 Elantra and has had no issues with it. My wife also owns a 2004 Elantra and it has been flawless all while getting mid-30's for mpg's. The new ones are not quite as drab as the 2004's were also. They do have one of the best warranties out there as well. Plus, they don't get noticed by cops as the CR-Z might. And definitely don't get targeted as much by thieves as the civics do. Might be something to look closer at before jumping into a new civic. And this is coming from a very die-hard honda fan for reliable vehicles. I put Hyundai into almost exactly the same class as Honda for reliability. Hyundai is just more reasonable on their prices.

[Kracka]

Mitsu is offering 0% for 60 months on Lancers (just throwing out more info to go along with Rosey's).

I understand your reasons for wanting a new car that you don't have to worry about. I'm sure the CR-Z will serve you well. You really should look into purchasing it rather than leasing it though. Your lease will cost you nearly $11k over 3 years; with how well Hondas hold their value if you were to just buy the car at current offers then sell it in 3 years you would come out much further ahead.

[cudvig]

I should of added the fact that I am not taking out a loan and do not want to be paying for the same car for 60 months...

And it is worth itto me to have a car that will be under warranty. Oh and I also have my miata in case I get even near 36k after three years, which I won't even get close I drive about 8000 a year...

[cudvig]

Oh and I like the options it comes with.

Mini coopers are boring, so are the new lancers and they don't hold their value at all.