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Car savvy? Debating between Nissan Altima and Honda Accord, any advice?

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None of the above. You can get a corolla/camry/prius for about $200 a month on a 36 month lease for that same amount and you won't have to front all the money or deal with getting rid of the vehicle or reliability problems (compared to 100k+ mile used).
 
lupi said:
None of the above. You can get a corolla/camry/prius for about $200 a month on a 36 month lease for that same amount and you won't have to front all the money or deal with getting rid of the vehicle or reliability problems (compared to 100k+ mile used).
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What about:
-Down payment
-Higher insurance cost (need full coverage)
-Higher taxes
-No car after lease expires (and OP will just have graduated med school with probable student loans and entry level salary)

I agree that 100K+ mileage car was not best decision. Another thing that worries me is that OP may not be car savvy and will get ripped off on regular maintenance and repair costs . . . :|
 
Doesn't sound like he wants the appliance like toasters supplied by Toyota and a lease doesn't buy you a car, you are renting.
 
and cars in ohio, the used car prices are ridiculously. I had a lot of difficulty finding a used car with decent miles.
I ended up with a 97 civic with 140k miles for 2500.
Dayton.craigslist.org

Find something in that pricerange, non-riced, all stocked...you wont
 
It's 0 down, tax difference for me between a new and ready to die on the road would only be about 250 a year, insurance difference in my case would be negligible; can't speak for his driving record, and you don't be a 150kish mileage. Vehicle with expectations that it's going to get you more than a couple years anyway unless you are ready to start pumping more money into it or do some significant maintenance yourself. Now he may not like/want that brand, but as far as deals go that's probably the best you get for that amount of money/timeframe/circumstances.
 
SpatiallyAware said:
I disagree; Nissan has oil consumption issues across the board. The M45 forums couldn't find anyone with over 100k on a stock motor. Google G35 coupe OCI.. It's even a problem on the 1.8l sentra motors.
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I realize the futility in anecdotes but when I got rid of my 2000 Maxima with 134k it had run on Mobil 1 for 100k and wouldn't drink a quart between oil changes (7500)--perhaps half a quart at most.
None of the above. You can get a corolla/camry/prius for about $200 a month on a 36 month lease for that same amount and you won't have to front all the money or deal with getting rid of the vehicle or reliability problems (compared to 100k+ mile used).
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Actually, since OP need sto just make it into residency this is great advice. A corolla can be had for $99/month with $3500 out of pocket before even negotiating, you could definitely get that down to about $2k and then another 36k over the life of the lease. Only maintenance oil changes and that's it. It may be the OP's best option.
Doesn't sound like he wants the appliance like toasters supplied by Toyota and a lease doesn't buy you a car, you are renting.
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If he's willing to drive a 2003 Civic he is not looking for a non-toaster car.

My local stealership has a 2011 camry with $0 down (except destination, taxes, etc. crap) and $185/month. Even with no negotiations you're thus looking at about $8300 to have a new camry that will cause you zero problems guaranteed (that you pay for). And you can buy it after if you want, or not if you don't. But like I said you can do better with a corolla or prius or something. Nissan and all the brands have good deals out, though, doesn't have to be a toyota.
 
Wow, bad used car prices around you.

I only paid $5500 (and thats Canadian funds) for my 2002 Maxima with 100k miles. (March '10)
 
Forgot where he said he'd be intersted in a Civic and since I haven't looked at the economics of leasing in ages . . . .
There certainly is value in driving new, however co-worker has been in 5X for warranty and recalls on his yr old Corolla. It doesn't cost him anything but just as much headache and hastle as getting used to a mechanic
 
desy said:
Forgot where he said he'd be intersted in a Civic and since I haven't looked at the economics of leasing in ages . . . .
There certainly is value in driving new, however co-worker has been in 5X for warranty and recalls on his yr old Corolla. It doesn't cost him anything but just as much headache and hastle as getting used to a mechanic
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That is brutal but also unusual. In any case, it's still less of a hassle than paying for anything 🙂
 
BassBomb said:
Actually if you look up stats comparing Accord to Civic, Accord is still faster (i4) and does better on the skidpad and braking... was simple choice for me to get an Accord.

That Accord is very overpriced for the year, I'd get the Altima instead as a result... both will last long.
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From what I've read, the 2009 Accord goes 0-60 in 9 seconds. My Civic does the same thing in 7.6 seconds.

The V6 Accord will go 0-60 in 5.9 seconds which is faster than the Si Civic, along with most other cars.
 
SickBeast said:
From what I've read, the 2009 Accord goes 0-60 in 9 seconds. My Civic does the same thing in 7.6 seconds.

The V6 Accord will go 0-60 in 5.9 seconds which is faster than the Si Civic, along with most other cars.
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The current is different, I was talking 8G Civic to 7G Accord (since I was looking for 2006-2007 of both)

The base i4 on 2009 is still the old one like mine which is too underpowered with the bump in weight. The ~190hp one is more comparable power to weight

No way is a stock 8G Civic is doing 7.6s 0-60...

I checked this stuff out for Yaris vs Corolla vs Camry too back when we shopped around, Camry outperformed the smaller cars in every category despite being much larger and heavier, anyways...


OP if you can find a low mileage 2003 Maxima, they are still steals if you aren't worried about fuel economy
 
Like I said, while like 99% of the time a lease would not be a good idea, in this case in particular, and at this sale time in general, they are pretty damn hot.



This just in from Checkered Flag Toyota: Right now, buy a brand new 2011 Toyota Camry with automatic transmission for the unthinkably low price of just $18,972! -Or- Lease your new Camry for just $199 down, $199 per month for 36 months! There are 45 available, but they will go FAST.



Also, if you're shopping for the best selling car in the world, the 2010 Toyota Corolla LE with automatic transmission is on sale right now for the amazingly low price of just $14,900! -Or- Lease your new Corolla for just $169 down, $169 per month for 36 months! 25 available right now.. hurry in!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot to tell you that the incredible lease special INCLUDES your tax, title, license, and processing fees. Why are you still reading?

Lease with approved credit, based on MSRP of $23.050, 36 month term. Special pricing does not include tax, title, license and $499 processing fee. Ends 8/2/2010
 
BassBomb said:
The current is different, I was talking 8G Civic to 7G Accord (since I was looking for 2006-2007 of both)

The base i4 on 2009 is still the old one like mine which is too underpowered with the bump in weight. The ~190hp one is more comparable power to weight

No way is a stock 8G Civic is doing 7.6s 0-60...

I checked this stuff out for Yaris vs Corolla vs Camry too back when we shopped around, Camry outperformed the smaller cars in every category despite being much larger and heavier, anyways...


OP if you can find a low mileage 2003 Maxima, they are still steals if you aren't worried about fuel economy
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Even if the 7G accord can beat the 8G civic, it's not by much, and I'd like to see stats for that with both cars having a manual transmission. What's the point of a 190HP engine if it gets you 0-60 in roughly the same amount of time as a cheaper car with a 140HP motor? You burn more gas and pay more for the car...for what exactly? Perhaps you get a nicer interior and more features, but IMO those differences are marginal.
 
Actually I just read the following:

2005 Honda Accord DX (4D Sedan 5sp) Engine: 2.40L, Cyl: 4, Hp: 160,
0-60 time: 8.70
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Where do you see one with 190HP? If you're going to compare an upgraded model like that, then you might as well compare it to the Civic Si, which would completely dust it.
 
PhoKingGuy said:
4 or 2 door? You can easily fit 4 full size adults in an accord coupe and it still moves around fine. You can't say the same for a civic coupe.
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When I read reviews before I bought my civic it said that it had more interior space than the accord and was a better car overall. I'm not sure how many doors they were talking about.
 
SickBeast said:
When I read reviews before I bought my civic it said that it had more interior space than the accord and was a better car overall. I'm not sure how many doors they were talking about.
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My coworker has an 06 accord 4 cyl coupe. We fit 4 full grown adult males in it and it had no problem merging on a freeway or issues with interior space. A friend of mine has a civic coupe, the backseat is made for children if you have medium sized people up front.
 
PhoKingGuy said:
My coworker has an 06 accord 4 cyl coupe. We fit 4 full grown adult males in it and it had no problem merging on a freeway or issues with interior space. A friend of mine has a civic coupe, the backseat is made for children if you have medium sized people up front.
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So are you comparing a 2 door civic to a 4 door accord?

I don't know why anyone would buy a 2 door car if they regularly need to transport 4 large adults.

The 4 door civic comfortably seats 5 adults.
 
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