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chambersc

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It's between these three choices -- but I'm open to other inputs.

VW Golf
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic

I would be driving an automatic. I'm leaning towards the golf now because it comes with keyless entry standars (corolla it's an option, honda doesn't do it). What are your opinions? I'm a college student and would be using it for the typical Orlando traffic and my ocassional 2hr drives down south to visit the folks.



I BOUGHT THE GOLF!!!!!!!!1 Im SUPER excited right not. Got 4.9% APR and its a 60month lease. I'm so happy.!
 
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GhostDoggy

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I'm waiting on the opportunity for voting on your future wife. Maybe the sex of your first child.

Why should unknowns help you decide on what you want? I usually know what I want in a car (wife, etc.) and don't need blind assistance. Maybe you could ask the government. :D

Ok, ok, sorry about that. I vote for you to get whatever is behind door #4.
 
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chambersc

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Originally posted by: GhostDoggy
I'm waiting on the opportunity for voting on your future wife. Maybe the sex of your first child.

Why should unknowns help you decide on what you want? I usually know what I want in a car (wife, etc.) and don't need blind assistance. Maybe you could ask the government. :D

Ok, ok, sorry about that. I vote for you to get whatever is behind door #4.
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it's not that you'd help my decision but i'd like to hear inputs on the cars. i believe in ultimate free-will so no matter how much input one gets, the decision is solely theirs.

btw, i already know who's gonna be my future wife (see sig ;) ) and the sex will be determined by nature.
 
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Strk

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I'd go for the Civic out of the three. It is the safest and most reliable of the bunch. Having said that, I'd also probably go for something used :)
 
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InlineFive

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I also vote for a used Impreza, good car and has much more useable power.

If not then I'd say Toyota.
 
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J Heartless Slick

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Originally posted by: chambersc
It's between these three choices -- but I'm open to other inputs.

VW Golf
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic

I would be driving an automatic. I'm leaning towards the golf now because it comes with keyless entry standars (corolla it's an option, honda doesn't do it). What are your opinions? I'm a college student and would be using it for the typical Orlando traffic and my ocassional 2hr drives down south to visit the folks.
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I recommend getting the most reliable car of your choices.

Having your car in the shop sucks.

Spending a lot of money keeping a car running sucks.

Having a car die on you 100 miles from home on a winter night sucks.
 
NutBucket

NutBucket

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Huh? It clearly says on Honda's site the LX has a security system with remote entry.

Independent of that, the '06 Civic the best of the cars you listed.
 
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spunkz

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60k on my toyota and haven't had a problem yet. i doubt there are many people who have experience with all three that can help you decide, though. just test drive them all and go with the one you feel the most comfortable in.
 
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SaturnX

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Kinda off topic, but in your Facebook Profile, it was René Descartes that said "I think, therefore I am" or rather "Cogito, ergo sum", Ayn Rand has some other quote, along the lines of "I am, therefore I'll think". But either way, it was Descartes that said what you have listed in your profile.

Back on topic, my gf's sister just got a Corolla, and it's working well for her, and I've got a couple friends with corollas and they've all held up well.

--Mark
 
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chambersc

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Originally posted by: SaturnX
Kinda off topic, but in your Facebook Profile, it was René Descartes that said "I think, therefore I am" or rather "Cogito, ergo sum", Ayn Rand has some other quote, along the lines of "I am, therefore I'll think". But either way, it was Descartes that said what you have listed in your profile.

Back on topic, my gf's sister just got a Corolla, and it's working well for her, and I've got a couple friends with corollas and they've all held up well.

--Mark
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yeah, didn't sound right -- knew the quote was too ancient for ayn. thanks.
 
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OdiN

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Nissan Maxima

123,000 miles on my 97 and no troubles at all...regular maintenance is all. Replaced the CV boots and the front struts. That's about it.

Gonna need new rotors the next time I change brakes, but after that many miles, what car wouldn't?
 
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chambersc

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Originally posted by: OdiN
Nissan Maxima

123,000 miles on my 97 and no troubles at all...regular maintenance is all. Replaced the CV boots and the front struts. That's about it.

Gonna need new rotors the next time I change brakes, but after that many miles, what car wouldn't?
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i have 124k on my 92 olds... i guess i don't drive as much as you. i think the VW would do nicely considering its trunk space (hatchback ftw) and decent gas mileage. also, remote keyless entry and airbags out the wazoo (optional on corolla) put the VW at the top of my list. i called up and made an appt at the dealership for tonight.
 
DivideBYZero

DivideBYZero

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Why am I looking at a MK4 Golf? You cannot even buy those in Europe any more. MK5 or one of the two Japs. NOT MK4! :|
 
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FDF12389

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I have a dodge neon with 111,000 miles on it, all Ive ever needed to replace was a head gasket, and It was a damn cheap car. Thats my one and only car experiance. Good luck.
 
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Nutdotnet

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Time to burst the bubble:

1. You bought an old-generation vehicle. The 2007 Golf will be here this summer. There have even been reports that your current model WILL stick around, but at a price of ~ 15,000 or even less. Those are just reports though. The 2007 Golf is superior in just about every way. Did you do much research?

2. What's the warranty on that thing? I think VW's come with a 4-year warranty. If true, well, you just "screwed" the pooch there bud. You leased a vehicle outside of its warranty period. Probably the #1 "dumbest" thing to do (no offense). Say you need service in 49 months out? Well, you're still bound by the lease and you HAVE to get it fixed. You're throwing money away because you're most likely to turn in the vehicle at the end of the lease-term.

3. Just a bit of info. Leases are not identified with an "APR". They have what's called a "Money Factor" which is essentially your "rental fee" it is very similiar to an APR but not quite. However, to figure out what you are paying in rental fees as a percentage take that money factor (it's in your contract) and multipy it by 2400. It may be higher then you think.

 
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