JF_Gophers
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I need to buy a car in the next 3 months. I already hate everything about this process!
I need to buy a car in the next 3 months. I already hate everything about this process!
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St. Clown
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JF_Gophers
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I'm thinking compact or sub. Hatchback pref but not required. Needs to handle hills, snow and ice.
Re: Cars
I've had a 2013 Ford Focus Hatchback for about 6 months now, it's pretty nice for the cost. Only had a couple times on snow so far but has done just fine with the stock tires.
As for the process, if you have a Costco membership go through their program. You'll skip all the hastle of getting to a decent price.
I've had a 2013 Ford Focus Hatchback for about 6 months now, it's pretty nice for the cost. Only had a couple times on snow so far but has done just fine with the stock tires.
As for the process, if you have a Costco membership go through their program. You'll skip all the hastle of getting to a decent price.
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
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If you don't mind having crap for fuel economy...yes, here it comes...get yourself a Jeep Wrangler. Preferably a 2-door.
Cheap, small, 4x4, surprisingly nice to drive in the city due to the tight turning radius, can storm up icy hills like no one's business. Also holds resale value extremely well (neck and neck with the Mini Cooper for best resale value for a production car in the US.) Plus the top comes off!
I'd advise test driving one first however. There isn't really anything out there that rides/handles like them. You'll either get out with a shiat-eating grin on your face or you'll swear them off forever, there's no middle ground. If you need better fuel economy or you do a lot of highway driving, definitely avoid. If that's the case, get yourself a used Outback.
If you don't mind having crap for fuel economy...yes, here it comes...get yourself a Jeep Wrangler. Preferably a 2-door.
Cheap, small, 4x4, surprisingly nice to drive in the city due to the tight turning radius, can storm up icy hills like no one's business. Also holds resale value extremely well (neck and neck with the Mini Cooper for best resale value for a production car in the US.) Plus the top comes off!
I'd advise test driving one first however. There isn't really anything out there that rides/handles like them. You'll either get out with a shiat-eating grin on your face or you'll swear them off forever, there's no middle ground. If you need better fuel economy or you do a lot of highway driving, definitely avoid. If that's the case, get yourself a used Outback.
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He said compact or sub, so Forester, not Outback, or even the Crosstrek, though none of these are cheap.
He said compact or sub, so Forester, not Outback, or even the Crosstrek, though none of these are cheap.
bigblue_dl
Armed
Re: Cars
Based on your description, I think you definitely need a 4x4 AMC Eagle.
Based on your description, I think you definitely need a 4x4 AMC Eagle.
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
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There are still plenty of those on the road in AK, believe it or not.
That cast iron AMC straight 6 will be around for the apocalypse.
Based on your description, I think you definitely need a 4x4 AMC Eagle.
There are still plenty of those on the road in AK, believe it or not.
That cast iron AMC straight 6 will be around for the apocalypse.
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Might not want to spend the bucks, but worth looking at, is the Audi A3 as a small car with incredible all wheel drive. Peepy little thing also.
Might not want to spend the bucks, but worth looking at, is the Audi A3 as a small car with incredible all wheel drive. Peepy little thing also.
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...if you can find one. Owners tend to love them into the ground, which says something right there. My brother put multiple 100Ks on his before breaking down and getting a minivan, as he somehow acquired a wife and two soccer-playing kids while owning the Outback.
Jimjamesak
Already insane, UAA making it worse
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Alaska is a bit different, you can find used Subaru's up here but they won't be on sale for long and they'll be at a high price (dealers up here are known for paying above blue book for Subarus).
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
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My car doesn't produce cabin heat anymore. It's not the thermostat as I replaced it last year, and the gauge moves as the engine heats up. It's not the blower because it's blowing cold air well enough. I'm worried that it's the heater core. I'll need to fix it as I need the ability to defrost my windshield, but it's looking more and more that I'll be in the market for a new car this summer.
My car doesn't produce cabin heat anymore. It's not the thermostat as I replaced it last year, and the gauge moves as the engine heats up. It's not the blower because it's blowing cold air well enough. I'm worried that it's the heater core. I'll need to fix it as I need the ability to defrost my windshield, but it's looking more and more that I'll be in the market for a new car this summer.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
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Not your heater core, at least I doubt it. Either coolant isn't getting there due to some valve not opening or a blower door is not opening
Not your heater core, at least I doubt it. Either coolant isn't getting there due to some valve not opening or a blower door is not opening
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
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New Z06: supercharged 6.2L V8, 625 hp, 635 lb ft torque. Trying to match the C7R in street form.
That's...odd. Z06 has always been the NA LS7, pure track car. Basically it's now a ZR1. Unless this means they're doing something absolutely off the beam for the ZR1...
No price yet, but the marketing is "if you could afford the last one, you can afford this one."
New Z06: supercharged 6.2L V8, 625 hp, 635 lb ft torque. Trying to match the C7R in street form.
That's...odd. Z06 has always been the NA LS7, pure track car. Basically it's now a ZR1. Unless this means they're doing something absolutely off the beam for the ZR1...
No price yet, but the marketing is "if you could afford the last one, you can afford this one."
brookyone
Deport Right Wing Nuts
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http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2015-ford-mustang-photos-and-info-news
The 2015 Mustang, a redesign of an American icon. All over the auto and social media...not too many on the fence. It's either love it of hate it.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2015-ford-mustang-photos-and-info-news
The 2015 Mustang, a redesign of an American icon. All over the auto and social media...not too many on the fence. It's either love it of hate it.
walrus
Wind up workin' in a gas station
St. Clown
Ideas Posted are Likely Not My Own
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So my car lit up the check engine light Tuesday night. I decided to get it checked tonight, stopped by Autozone to do just that. The code told me P0304, ignition or misfire code. Well, I bought some spark plugs, got in my car to go home and replace the spark plugs before watching hockey. What happens? The car won't start. The guys at Autozone were great, helping me troubleshoot the issue. The fuel pump failed. Oh, and looking at my spark plug wires, I need to do a tuneup as they're arcing, too. So I got that going for me, which is nice.
So my car lit up the check engine light Tuesday night. I decided to get it checked tonight, stopped by Autozone to do just that. The code told me P0304, ignition or misfire code. Well, I bought some spark plugs, got in my car to go home and replace the spark plugs before watching hockey. What happens? The car won't start. The guys at Autozone were great, helping me troubleshoot the issue. The fuel pump failed. Oh, and looking at my spark plug wires, I need to do a tuneup as they're arcing, too. So I got that going for me, which is nice.
manurespreader
Still upright
bigblue_dl
Armed
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My fiance is looking to buy a new car. Something practical, and around $20,000. We are looking at brand new, or slightly used. I have driven many cars as rental cars because of work, so I have several that I said we had to rule out immediately, because I just don't fit in them. (seriously, I've had cars where my head hits the ceiling, and my knees hit the dash, not going that route)
What we have narrowed it down to after several test drives and quite a bit of research and deliberation is a decision between if she wants a small crossover or a sedan. Her favorite sedan is the Hyundai Sonata, and her favorite small crossover is the Nissan Rogue. I think if she goes with the Sonata, she would get a brand new 2014, because, with incentives, she can get one with all of the features she wants, for just under $20,000. If she goes with the Rogue, it looks like she would end up going slightly used, and we found a 2012, with pretty low miles, that is $18,xxx, that she likes. It really is going to come down to if she wants a sedan or a crossover.
My question here is, does anyone have any insight into either of these cars? Anything good, or bad, that we should be aware of before purchasing? We've done google searches and found good and bad, but I don't put much faith in that because I think people have more incentive to post the bad, and I think you'd find similar results for any car.
My fiance is looking to buy a new car. Something practical, and around $20,000. We are looking at brand new, or slightly used. I have driven many cars as rental cars because of work, so I have several that I said we had to rule out immediately, because I just don't fit in them. (seriously, I've had cars where my head hits the ceiling, and my knees hit the dash, not going that route)
What we have narrowed it down to after several test drives and quite a bit of research and deliberation is a decision between if she wants a small crossover or a sedan. Her favorite sedan is the Hyundai Sonata, and her favorite small crossover is the Nissan Rogue. I think if she goes with the Sonata, she would get a brand new 2014, because, with incentives, she can get one with all of the features she wants, for just under $20,000. If she goes with the Rogue, it looks like she would end up going slightly used, and we found a 2012, with pretty low miles, that is $18,xxx, that she likes. It really is going to come down to if she wants a sedan or a crossover.
My question here is, does anyone have any insight into either of these cars? Anything good, or bad, that we should be aware of before purchasing? We've done google searches and found good and bad, but I don't put much faith in that because I think people have more incentive to post the bad, and I think you'd find similar results for any car.
Twitch Boy
Defacing this tagline is a MAX foul
Re: Cars
My family back home had a 2010 Sonata, and just bought a 2013. They are in love with them. Great gas mileage, big enough to hold everyone, decent power. Also final assembly done in Alabama, which appeases my EY TURK UR JURBS father.
I found the handling a little loosey-goosey on the highway, but that's about it. Hyundai gets it right.
My family back home had a 2010 Sonata, and just bought a 2013. They are in love with them. Great gas mileage, big enough to hold everyone, decent power. Also final assembly done in Alabama, which appeases my EY TURK UR JURBS father.
I found the handling a little loosey-goosey on the highway, but that's about it. Hyundai gets it right.
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