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OilKiller · 08-01-2012, 12:46 PM

Ugh, my credit is good enough to purchase a new vehicle. I don't need to pay off anything or owe any debtors. I've just had some issues in the past. I would like to purchase a new vehicle. I have a budget and some wants, that's what this thread is about.

Jackpot_Smooth · 08-01-2012, 12:47 PM

Your search is over:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hummer-H2-Bas...d=370577057452

OilKiller · 08-01-2012, 12:49 PM

Listing removed..

LOL...now it's back...only 52k huh? Sweet.

KTrain · 08-01-2012, 12:53 PM

Definitely don't buy new if you have a poor credit rating. You'll lose thousands just driving it off the lot. A new car isn't an investment unless you drive for a living. You can get certified used cars with warranties that will be much cheaper and get you more car.

To be honest though, based on your housing/legal situation from a year ago, you and your wife should really think twice about getting another new vehicle. It's probably an @ss thing to bring up but after foreclosing on a home, taking on more debt doesn't seem like a good idea.

OilKiller · 08-01-2012, 02:30 PM

Sure wish I could delete some posts here. C'mon guys, this thread is about new cars and options. Can we please stop with the other stuff? While I appreciate the advice, that's not what I made this thread for.

Table 5 · 08-01-2012, 03:25 PM

Oilkiller, here are the 10 best places you can use to find a user car.
http://jalopnik.com/5921040/the-ten-...line/gallery/1

OilKiller · 08-01-2012, 03:28 PM

Thanks, but looking at new only at this time.

Fire Element · 08-01-2012, 05:21 PM

To be quite honest, for the money you want to spend, you are not going to find something "peppy" that has the features you are looking for in the new car market. Especially not in Canada. Slightly used is your best bet, otherwise compromise on what you want out of a new vehicle.

Derek Sutton · 08-01-2012, 05:51 PM

There are 100's of new models out there, cars, suv's and crossovers. There may even be a mini van or two.
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/pv/New/al...0%2c23000&st=1

I would check out the Imprezza's, Lancer's or the Matrix's. The wife has a Vibe which is a Matrix in a GM wrap and loves it. It's a 2003 with 170k on it and we have had very little problems with it. The Matrix/ Vibe was a partnership deal with Toyota and GM. The drivetrain is a Toyota Corolla and the body was done by GM. Wasn't sure if they were still making them with Pontiac going T/U, but I see they still are.

Kybosh · 08-01-2012, 05:53 PM

For your budget, the Mitsubishi RVR might be doable.

QuadCityImages · 08-01-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by KTrain

Definitely don't buy new if you have a poor credit rating. You'll lose thousands just driving it off the lot. A new car isn't an investment unless you drive for a living. You can get certified used cars with warranties that will be much cheaper and get you more car.

I think this isn't as true now as it used to be. If you'd asked me 5 years ago I never would have thought I'd be considering buying a brand new car, but I've been watching the used market for a while now, and stuff just isn't coming down fast enough. I wanted an Escape for a long time, but the used ones were barely selling for less than new models. That's great if you're selling, but not so good for buying used.

For example, check these 2 Focus SEL's out. The new one has more options, and the used one has 30,000 miles on it, but the asking prices are only a few thousand apart.

Certified-Used http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FACTO...ht_6569wt_1149

New http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SEL-N...ht_6634wt_1149

MyFord Touch, as seen in the picture I posted earlier, is only available in the SEL (Which is being phased out in 2013) and Titanium trim levels).

Stealth22 · 08-01-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by QuadCityImages

For example, check these 2 Focus SEL's out. The new one has more options, and the used one has 30,000 miles on it, but the asking prices are only a few thousand apart.

I find that to be especially true for cars in the lower price ranges. In 2007, I bought my first new car, a Toyota Corolla. The 06 and 05 used models were 2k less. It was more worth it to buy new.

As for the OP, as previously said, check out the Ford Focus or Subaru Impreza. I have a Subaru and I love it. It was good value and the AWD is a plus. A co worker of mine recently bought a Kia Rio, the top trim, SX GDI I think. He said he likes it.

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OilKiller · 08-01-2012, 10:04 PM

Thanks guys. Appreciate all the posts.

Kswiss · 08-01-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Table 5

I'd stay away from Maclin Ford....I had one of the most inept customer-service experiences there in a long time. A great combination of rude and incompetent. Basically if you're not buying a 40k truck, they don't care.

Lol thats where I bought my used car! definitely some shady salesmen there but the deal I got made up for it

Kswiss · 08-01-2012, 10:25 PM

Go for the Nissan Juke....I was going to get one of those....

zamler · 08-01-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek Sutton

The wife has a Vibe which is a Matrix in a GM wrap and loves it.

This is a very solid vehicle and practical as well, I would not mind owning one.

Stealth22 · 08-01-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zamler

This is a very solid vehicle and practical as well, I would not mind owning one.

Someone else I work with has a Vibe, and he hates it.

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Alberta_Beef · 08-02-2012, 04:03 AM

might be a tad out of your price range, but what the heck

Table 5 · 08-02-2012, 07:14 AM

To me anyone who drives a Vibe does clearly not care about driving. It's basically a tall Corolla. There's definitely not a lot of pep in that car....unless you're coming from something really old and beat.

The Juke is actually a great suggestion. It's within your price range, and from all account that car is really fun to drive. It's styling is love it or hate it though.

DownhillGoat · 08-02-2012, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zamler

This is a very solid vehicle and practical as well, I would not mind owning one.

Until the transmission falls out. I owned one in college. Took it in about a dozen times for various check engine lights, dealer refused to do anything about it. Tranny failed going uphill, spat fluid all over the highway. It was leased and was only a few months away from the term, so back it went. About 6 months later they issued a TSB/recall on a ton of transmissions because GM finally acknowledged that there was a problem if the transmission fails at 60k kms.

First new car I purchased, and the biggest POS I've ever driven. I had a rust bucket of a Buick Lesabre that for less than $1000, actually served me better.

Also, horribly under-powered.

(my apologies to anyone reading this that owns and likes thier vibe/matrix)