buying a new car, need advice.

[Kev]

i'm trying to find a site somewhere that will let me specify stuff i'm looking for in a car then give me suggestions. i am not a car guy and have no idea wtf to look for...

for example, i could choose options like cd player, digital climate control, non-leather interior, auto transmission, etc, and then it will list things that match the descriiption. because honestly i don't know where to begin, and i usually research the hell out of things before making a choice. picking a video card is much easier than picking a car though.

 

[vi edit]

http://www.edmunds.com

You can price vehicles out and list all of the available options with it.

 

[Mr N8]

http://www.edmunds.com/ is a good place to start.

 

[Hoober]

Consumer Reports has a site like that, too.

 

[Ausm]

must be an echo in here


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[Kev]

yay, thanks - cool website

any suggestions from the car experts here? looking for something between 15-20k, probably an 04 or 03 model.

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: Hoober
Consumer Reports has a site like that, too.

Consumer Reports is ok for showing which cars have your options, and such, but their reviews are nowhere near as good as edmunds.

 

[Mr N8]

Probably a Mazda3 would be a good choice for you.

 

[Vortex22]

Originally posted by: Kev
yay, thanks - cool website

any suggestions from the car experts here? looking for something between 15-20k, probably an 04 or 03 model.

See the other 9349826493847987492864938473294852394832749328653987 car threads on this topic.
Accord Camry Maxima

 

[OutHouse]

here is another great site so that you can educate yourself and not get ripped off.

http://www.carbuyingtips.com/

 

[akiraxtc]

Another vote for Mazda3

 

[RossMAN]

CarBuyingTips + Edmunds + Loss Leader Ads = informed consumer and best possible deal

 

[Kev]

Originally posted by: Vortex22

Originally posted by: Kev
yay, thanks - cool website

any suggestions from the car experts here? looking for something between 15-20k, probably an 04 or 03 model.

See the other 9349826493847987492864938473294852394832749328653987 car threads on this topic.
Accord Camry Maxima

i did, it seems like they all turn into a discussion of which has better torque and who has the best racing car...

i'm kinda liking the nissan SE-R Spec V. should i base my car choice on the one i use in need for speed underground? lol...

just a minor rant - i hate how all these cars don't have digital climate control, i hate fiddling with knobs. aren't we in the future?

 

[Kev]

that mazda 3 looks nice too. what do you think of auto vs manual? is there a big difference? i've never driven stick so i'd have to learn.

 

[akiraxtc]

I test drove the auto and it has a pretty nice pull for a 160hp car. Just don't expect a racecar acceleration and you should be fine. Ride is rather stiff, but not as harsh as civic. Mazda6 definitely has softer suspensions. It has a very, very short turning distance, which is awesome
Back to transmission, the auto is fine, it has the sportmatic that i personally don't like. Shifting on the automatic is smooth. As far as the manual i have not driven one. But my previous MX6 manual shifts really good, if that is any indication of the new mazdas i would be pleased. Should be better than darn nissan transmissions
Just go and test drive one.

 

[notfred]

Originally posted by: Kev
yay, thanks - cool website

any suggestions from the car experts here? looking for something between 15-20k, probably an 04 or 03 model.

Mazda3

 

[isekii]

find the car you want.
log onto carsdirect.com or cardirect.com
get their lowest quoted price.
head over to the dealer and negotiate from there.

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: notfred

Originally posted by: Kev
yay, thanks - cool website

any suggestions from the car experts here? looking for something between 15-20k, probably an 04 or 03 model.

Mazda3

yeah i'd suggest the same. or a nissan altima 2.5 S. oddly the 2005 model came out 2 weeks ago, so there are 2003 2004 and 2005 models on some dealer lots. the 2005 has an all new interior, so you could get a huge discount on 2003 or 2004 models.