I am thinking about buying a new car in a few months, wondering about model, when to buy, and planning around a trip in June. Advice/Tips/Opinions/Tales/Fact or Fiction Appreciated! (Much more inside)
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posted by token-ring
on Mar 1, 2013 -
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It's time for me to get a new car. I'm leaning towards a smaller car. What should I get?
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posted by reenum
on Jan 21, 2013 -
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I've always heard, "Don't buy a first-run car, wait until the model has been in production for a few years." But, I'm really interested in the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Would the fact that it's essentially a jacked-up Impreza offset that rule of thumb? Or should I stay far away from being one of the first US owners of this vehicle?
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posted by weathergal
on Sep 22, 2012 -
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What do I need to be thinking or asking about when I go for a test drive of some new cars?
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posted by marylynn
on Jun 12, 2012 -
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Is it necessary these days for a car parked on a hill to be put in first gear, as well as engaging the hand brake?
posted by devnull
on Apr 12, 2012 -
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California Used Car DMV Fees: dealer was supposed to pay dmv fees on my new (used)car but they lowballed the estimated fees on my receipt...now I get a letter from them asking for the difference. Is this legal?
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posted by jnnla
on Jan 20, 2012 -
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I am buying a new car. Is it silly to take into consideration what I hope my life is like 5+ years down the road when choosing a new car? Help me untangle my emotions about the future from what I need in a new car.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 6, 2012 -
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Just had our car registered with the DMV and got the 2012 tags. Also took it into the mechanic. His advice was to get another car, because this one is about shot. I haven't put the stickers on the car yet. Should I save them for the new car we'll be getting in less than two months? Will this save me money? Or is it non-transferrable to the new vehicle?
posted by Spyder's Game
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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Can someone locate the complete playlist of a cassette that was included with the purchase of a Mercury Marquis station wagon in 1984?
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posted by germdisco
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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So, despite my historical protestations to the contrary, I have found that it is no longer to function as a decent and well-rounded human being without being the owner of a car, which I can drive to the bottle shop and eventually crash and die in.
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posted by tumid dahlia
on May 8, 2011 -
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I need to buy two cars. What should I do? Is it ill-advised to buy a 1996 Toyota Land Cruiser with 162K miles on it?
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posted by lbo
on Dec 14, 2010 -
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One rear-facing car seat, plus one front-facing car seat, in a Honda, Toyota, or Subaru? What worked for you?
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posted by Knowyournuts
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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Do dealerships still loan out cars you're interested in buying for an hour or two? Years ago before I was of driving age, I went with my parents to a dealership to look at some cars. I can't recall if we were buying a new or used car, but the dealership let us take the car for a couple of hours. (Perhaps it was a used car and we took it to a secondary mechanic?)
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posted by IndigoRain
on Jul 8, 2009 -
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I bought a brand new vw scirocco on the 15/3/2009 last week i noticed a character from the badge on the boot had fallen off and on closer inspection it appears the paint it cracking behind the lettering.
So i took it to my nearest VW body specialist as i assumed it would be covered under guarantee however he said it had been resprayed and they wouldnt touch it and to take it back to where i bought it.
can i demand a replacement boot? can i throw the car back even though its over 30 days (im in the uk). help suggestions appreciated
posted by toocan
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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So I didn't research as much as I should have, and I financed my new 2008 Toyota today with the extended warranty. Now it sounds like I should have waited or gotten other quotes, but with all the number juggling, I lost sight of the bottom line. I'm going back to the dealer tomorrow to cancel the extended warranty. Can I expect the dealer to try to change the APR or any other aspect of the financing of the car?
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posted by lychee
on Dec 19, 2007 -
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My parents are looking for a new car with great gas mileage. They don't want a Hybrid. What are their options?
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posted by Telf
on Sep 25, 2007 -
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I just moved to a new area and bought a car for the first time and have a list of questions about new cars and insurance. Feel free to answer whichever ones you want.
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posted by lpctstr;
on Jan 17, 2007 -
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I'm living in Calgary and ordered a 2007 VW GTI in October. I'm expecting delivery in February or March. I'm applying for work in BC and AB and there's a chance that I might be in BC by then. What's involved with changing dealerships?
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posted by jimmythefish
on Dec 16, 2006 -
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I just bought a new car. I seem to remember hearing that you should keep the speed to, say, 50 mph, for its first couple hundred miles - something to do with tires or brakes... Is that right? Do I need to do this?
posted by crepeMyrtle
on May 19, 2006 -
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I've just purchased my very first new car. However, in the process, I visited nine dealerships - 7 of them asked me for a cash deposit before they would even discuss prices with me. The one dealership that I gave a $500CDN deposit to (I later changed my mind on it) took almost 2 hours to refund my deposit. What are my rights, and what are strategies to get around this deposit requirement?
posted by burhan
on Jan 15, 2005 -
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Our second car went belly up this weekend, and we are now looking for a replacement. I'd like to get some advice on the new vs. old dilemma [More Inside]
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posted by smcniven
on Oct 13, 2004 -
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I need a new vehicle and have been looking at payment option. I figure my current car is worth $6000 and I can effectively put another $5000 down in cash. The car I'm looking at (Land Rover Discovery) will be $20,000 total (including taxes). This means a $9000 loan. Since I am a student I qualify for student loans. Can I use a student loan to do this? What's the best student loan for doing this with? I'd take out a traditional loan but I figure seeing as how I'm a student that this would get me the best rates. And if anyone has Land Rover horror stories feel free to add.
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posted by geoff.
on Jun 12, 2004 -
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