Buying a car...

[Zenmervolt]

Yes, get a gently used Civic EX. They are much higher quality than the cars you mentioned, and you should be able to get one for around $13,000 if you look hard. Mileage is of little importance on these cars, any well treated Honda under 75K still has many years ahead of it.

Zenmervolt

 

[vi edit]

flabbergasted, I thought it was national, but I know that the VW dealers around here offer a 5 year(from manf. date) or 50,000 mile warranty on all pre-certified VW's.

So - if you get a '98 VW, you'd still have 3 years, or up to 50,000 miles on the warranty. I believe that the 10/100,000 mile on powertrain was still applicable as well. Not bad.

I thought this was a national, but it could be regional.

 

[Cable God]

<< I don't want to spend more than $13,000 >>



I think you can find a good used LS1 Z28 98 model for about that. Or a 96 or 97. Whatever floats your boat 🙂

 

[SuperVisor]

Don't forget the entry level Accura if you need a little more &quot;kool&quot; in your car.

 

[geno]

Definitly check the Accord V-6 out, higher quality than the Civic or any other car you mentioned. And you can find one within your price range with low milage.

 

[UN1Xnut]

argo:

I need to know what type of car you want! Many, many options in the used market for this price. Don't give me the &quot;I don't buy used&quot; line of BS. Tons of great used cars out there.

First of all, with the $15K limit you can kiss off the idea of getting a new car. Getting a new is a rip off anyways. Most cars have a 10-20+% depreciation once you drive off the lot.

Look at used German and Japanese cars in the 90-98 year range. Forget American cars unless it is a Lincoln Mark VII, Lincoln LS, Cadillac Eldorado ETC, or Cadillac Seville STS. I would personally suggest looking into early 90's 5- or 7-series BMWs. This is of course assuming you are into the sedan thing.

If you are looking for pure sport, there are many options.

-nut

 

[Argo]

Where would I look up prices on the used cars? I wanna browse around for a bit before I go down to the dealer. Slightly used german car sounds great.

 

[WetSprocket]

I think the latest model Honda Prelude would do very nice. If your looking more sport how about a Mustang GT, or Camaro SS, or Mazda Turbo RX7. There are tons of good cars in the price range you've set...

edit I am talking used vehicles. Let someone else take the initial depreciation.

 

[UN1Xnut]

Good places to look for car info whould be Car Point or Carfax and the like.

I generally try to buy from private parties rather than dealers. You generally get a better deal and get first had problem reports from the owner. If you are less mechanically inclined, there are the certified pre-owned cars offered at dealers. The certified plans are available for Audi, Lexus, BMW, and others.

-nut