01-31-2012
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
Hmm. I was leaning towards the Audi's but from reading this thread it seems like they're a pain to work on. The Audi S4 Avant (the 'wagon' version) was extremely nice when I worked on one a while back. Slightly lower it and rims and it's definitely an eye catcher but it just sucks that modifying it or doing "simple" maintenance on it could be a pain. Have you looked into Lexus and Acura? Lexus GS400?
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01-31-2012
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
my vote is get something you don't have to get a loan on. The premise of doing it 'to build credit' is weak IMO
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01-31-2012
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Join Date: Oct 2003
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
Get a 1990 Civic Sedan.
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01-31-2012
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#44
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Blaine
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker
my vote is get something you don't have to get a loan on. The premise of doing it 'to build credit' is weak IMO
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That's a tricky one. It depends on your interest rate. If you can out earn your loans interest rate by investing somewhere else at a higher rate of return, than you're generally better of doing that. It does build credit, and earns you money that you would otherwise have not gotten.
For instance, if a mortgage rate is 4.5% and you know you can gain 6% from an investment account, hell yeah you should take that loan for as long as you can! Dump your paycheck in to the investment account, let it gather interest for 30 days, pull out the payment and let the principal of the investment grow by 1.5% |
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01-31-2012
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker
my vote is get something you don't have to get a loan on. The premise of doing it 'to build credit' is weak IMO
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+1 I've had 1 car payment in my life (when I was 19) and didn't like that. Won't ever do it again if I don't have to. But different strokes for different folks. |
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02-02-2012
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by Trogdor
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That car is like 10 hours from me. I live in Colorado
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02-02-2012
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Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker
my vote is get something you don't have to get a loan on. The premise of doing it 'to build credit' is weak IMO
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Originally Posted by Halon
+1 I've had 1 car payment in my life (when I was 19) and didn't like that. Won't ever do it again if I don't have to. But different strokes for different folks.
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I don't plan to get a loan for a car I can't afford. I plan to get a loan on something I can pay off easily. It's unfortunate (but understandable) that you start off with zero credit and have to work your way up. I've gone 24 years without needing a credit card and I still don't need one. But if I plan to buy a house in the future I need to start thinking about credit.
I'm obviously not buying a new car solely to build credit...I'm just killing two birds with one stone.
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02-02-2012
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
Does it have to have 4 doors and be awd?
Ever think about the Jaguar x-types? Just throwing out other 4 door awd cars.
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02-02-2012
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Lino Lakes
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by Halon
+1 I've had 1 car payment in my life (when I was 19) and didn't like that. Won't ever do it again if I don't have to. But different strokes for different folks.
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I got one for my evo for about half of it and I must say it wasn't bad at all until I bought a house, then I really hated life and the fact that I had a mortgage and evo payment.
If you can get away without one that is ideal. If I could go back I would've saved more and paid more up front for lower payments but I don't think a car loan is the end of the world. I am finishing off the evo loan in a few weeks and not getting another car loan anytime soon, that will feel great. |
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02-03-2012
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#50
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: FargO
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by C3L1CA
Does it have to have 4 doors and be awd?
Ever think about the Jaguar x-types? Just throwing out other 4 door awd cars.
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I don't think I'm much of a Jag guy haha thanks though.
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Originally Posted by Murlo26
I got one for my evo for about half of it and I must say it wasn't bad at all until I bought a house, then I really hated life and the fact that I had a mortgage and evo payment.
If you can get away without one that is ideal. If I could go back I would've saved more and paid more up front for lower payments but I don't think a car loan is the end of the world. I am finishing off the evo loan in a few weeks and not getting another car loan anytime soon, that will feel great.
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Oh I'll definitely have a car paid off before I buy a house. I just started a 14 month lease and I don't plan to have a car payment by the time I move outa here 
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02-03-2012
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Plymouth
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
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Originally Posted by HiImBrian
I don't think I'm much of a Jag guy haha thanks though.
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But it's really just a Ford Mondeo.
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Smart chicks are better. Personally I like a girl to give me her thesis on how to solve the economic crisis while I put it in her ass.
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02-07-2012
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#52
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: FargO
Drives: the girls crazy
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
Found out today that I've got till my tabs expire before I've gotta get my car emission tested. I'm pretty sure it'll fail since it's got a jdm motor in it, so I need to start making up my mind.
I saw an s60r when i was driving home from work yesterday and while I still think they are pretty sick cars, it kinda blends in. I think I could actually see myself driving an evo if I found a decent deal
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02-07-2012
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Linwood, MN
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
for some reason I dig the Subie wagon. Pratical and fun
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02-08-2012
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
I vote Subaru.
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02-08-2012
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Robbinsdale
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
I vote subaru, red is a rare color..I also vote wait, don't settle for a car you only like get one you love. I mean is buying a car now an absolute must or can you wait a while?
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02-08-2012
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N17r0U$ br4D
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
When do your tabs expire? I'd wait till you find something you really like!
I also vote against that higher mileage audi. Mine had so many thing that seemed to give up and needed replacing after it hit like 95k that I just sold it. haha
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02-08-2012
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Minnesota
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Re: New advice on buying a new car
The Subaru isn't bad, plus I don't think I've ever seen a red wagon before, pretty unique!
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