Car descision.

[jsbush]

I'm stuck between two cars and two parents.

My parents are split up, just to let you know so theres no confussion.

Here's the thing, as some of you might remeber, I made an offer for my moms car for $7500 (candian), and she called me yesterday and told me she accepted it (she found a good deal on an other car).

But heres the problem, my dad got jelous I guess and offered to sell me his car for $5000! Now I can't decide which car to buy. I would rather have my moms car because it's a 5sp, and a better car over all but it will fit in my budget tightly.

Moms car:
96' Honda Civic LX, 4dr, 5sp, ABS, Cruise control, AC, 152 000KM
-$7500 (cnd)

Dads car:
96' Ford Escort LX Wagon, Auto, Power everything, AC, Remote starter, No Cruise, 95 000KM.
-$5000 (cnd)

Should I get the civic and have a tighter budget or get the Escort and have a car thats not as fun to drive, it probably won;t last me as long either but I wouldn't be so tight on my budget?

 

[minendo]

I would go with the Civic because it is more reliable and will last longer. In the long run you will spend less money on maintenance and you will have a car that will last a long time.

 

[IJump]

I would go with the civic. It may be tighter on the budget now, but they are better cars over time and should be more dependable....

 

[Jzero]

Escort is a PoS. I had one. Key word: HAD.

 

[hooj]

I've got an Escort and its not to bad of a car, but thats over here in the UK and I imagine its completly different to what you got in the US

 

[goodoptics]

Between Civic and a Escort, I would denfinitely pick the Civic.

 

[abc]

civic bro, no brainer.

 

[pyonir]

besides, you already made a 'deal' with your mom anyway. you offered, she accepted. take a civic because it is a better car AND you already agreed to buy it.

 

[Rent]

The escort wouldn't be a bad car, but the Civic would definately be more comfortable. Its your money, if you like driving the Civic that much more than the escort then I'd take it.

 

[Migroo]

Go for the Civic.

The mileage shouldnt be a worry either - IF it has been maintained properly.

 

[jsbush]

Thanks guys, I'll get the civic.

And the civic has been taken really good care of to.

 

[toant103]

Civic

 

[jsbush]

Well I guess everyone will be happy now.

I'm gonna buy my moms civic at the end of the month, and she now wants to buy a brand new civic or corolla.

My dad put his car up for sale and is going to sign the papers at the dealer ship on monday for a brand new Subaru Legacy L.

 

[tops2]

civic all the way
wow, and everyone here said civic too
lol

 

[jsbush]

Yeah lol, poor little 80hp escort