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In reply to the discussion: I have a question about buying a vehicle... [View all]Ilsa
(61,695 posts)24. I plan on going 3-4 times before shaking hands on
something. And I'm buying "much less" car than previously. I don't want car payments like a mortgage.
I need something new, or next to new with a great warranty. I am pretty much on my own where I live, no one to call and come rescue me if I breakdown, except a tow truck.
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Comparing used vs. new for your circumstances, sometimes new is cheaper in the long run.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#60
I had NO luck with the internet. It's a come-on. They do it to get your name & email.
Honeycombe8
Feb 2013
#38
Go to an area with alot of competing dealerships and use different offers and comparisons to get
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#5
Hubs and I buy ONLY low-mileage cars, 3-4 years old, in the luxury or semi-luxury range. We've
Nay
Feb 2013
#33
$1,000 on a car sounds like serious work. Once in that range, future repair bills typically
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#45
If your repair involves something with the engine or drive-train, you may want to consider
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#44
My days of buying new cars is long gone - 3 year old cars are the best deal out there
1-Old-Man
Feb 2013
#58