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Cars ... Used vs. New .... what are the benefits and what are the let downs?
I am going to be a new driver. I want a car good on gas, somewhat modernly stylish, and for an economical price like $5-$10,000
I want low insurance and I want it paid off. And it needs to last at least 5-6 years.
I have been looking at volkswagen beetles priced from $3-$6,000
2001 models.
I love the new 2009 Jettas, the lease is an ok deal but with insurance my overall payments will be like $700.
And I want to make payments as less as possible.
I want.
NO monthly's (hence, paid off)
Good Mpg
Used
Durable Car
5 star safety ( this is VERY important!)
I want cheap insurance too.
I just called Geicko, just asked them about how much a 2008 Honda Civic would cost strictly for automobile and they said $250 a month!
Full time student with other responsibilities.
When shopping for a car, the first thing I always do is check consumer reports. You have to pay to get this information on-line, but I used to be able to get it free at the library (published version). The reports will tell you the best & worst of both new & used cars. It will list all of the categories that you mention and then some. I have never bought a new car because you always lose a substantial amount of the value as soon as you drive it off the lot. By buying used, you can also check the car's track record for repairs and recalls. The other problem with buying new is that some jerk is going to give you a door ding in the first week. It's better that you buy it imperfect so that it isn't so heart breaking when this happens. The other benefit of buying used is that you can buy from a private party and get a much better deal. Just have the car checked out by a mechanic for a nominal charge (after you check the consumer reports). I ended up buying a 2004 Hyundai Accent with about 35K miles for about $8,000. The used market for small cars has probably gone up since the gas price surge. The only vehicle I've ever bought new was my 2004 BMW R1150RS motorcycle. I got a good deal on it because it had 39 miles on it and they had to sell it as used. I still ended up paying more for it than my car, but I have my priorities. You're also doing the smart thing by checking with the insurance company before you get your heart set on a particular car. Some insurance premiums are higher for certain models because they have a greater likelihood of being stolen. The other concern of the insurance company is the car's safety history and of course, the driver's number of years of experience (sorry, but as a new driver, your rates will be high).
The number of years that it lasts will depend on several things:
1. Selecting a model with a good track record (check consumer reports).
2. The number of miles that you drive in a year.
3. How well you take care of it. The most important thing that you can do is to have regular oil changes. Check the manual and be religious about having it changed.
With my methods, I've kept cars for typically over 120,000. The only car that died on me was a 1996 Geo Prizm that threw a rod and cracked the engine block. I also had a Mercury Tracer that I sold after 160,000. My daughter's Honda del Sol is over 180,000 and she's just now thinking of replacing it.
Good luck.
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