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In reply to the discussion: I have a question about buying a vehicle... [View all]goclark
(30,404 posts)47. I have a Ford Fusion 2011 , fully loaded
and I don't drive much anymore.
It has 5,200 miles on it.
I get nervous when I drive and in this FAST DRIVING " Bright Lights, Big City" that is scary for me.
And, the DR. told me 8 yrs. ago not to drive at night so that means that Friends/ Family pick me up and take me to most places.
I drive a mile to church and 5 blocks to the store.
I am considering getting a little used car when I find the right one.
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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