Thinking about getting a new car....

Page 3 - Seeking answers? Join the AnandTech community: where nearly half-a-million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
C

compguy786

Platinum Member
May 26, 2005
2,141
3
81
Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
Originally posted by: compguy786
Originally posted by: Bignate603
Originally posted by: compguy786
Guys, read the Op again, is it feasible for
A college student to buy a new car ?
Click to expand...

It's feasible, but do you really want to take on debt of car when you're in school? I'm not sure of your complete situation but make sure to look at the complete costs of the car before you buy it. This includes the total cost of buying it, financing it, insuring it, keeping it on the road (not everything is covered by warranty), etc. You may be in the situation to cover all that but just make sure you know everything before you make your decision.
Click to expand...

this is what im pondering...i mean, sure i can cover it...financing it right now is cheaper....2.9 APR ?!?!! for a honda ?

my car is older, but it has random stuff come out of no where which takes money and A LOT of time...so its even more confusing.
Click to expand...

Personally I wouldn't be trying to finance a new car while still paying for school (even though you have a stable job). I think you'd be better off with a slightly used vehicle.

Since you're set on Hondas, how are the prices for 1-2 generation old Civics and Accords?
Click to expand...


im going to community college right now, and dads sorta paying for it, and im paying for books lol
 
L

LOUISSSSS

Diamond Member
Dec 5, 2005
8,771
58
91
so just get the accord! u know u want it! and its a great car. just get it and stop all this chit chat!
 
L

LOUISSSSS

Diamond Member
Dec 5, 2005
8,771
58
91
for the latest gen accords, the coupe has projectors while the sedan has reflectors.

this may influence your purchase if you wanted to put in some HIDS. the projectors will have less glare and produce a better cutoff line.
 
C

compguy786

Platinum Member
May 26, 2005
2,141
3
81
Originally posted by: LOUISSSSS
for the latest gen accords, the coupe has projectors while the sedan has reflectors.

this may influence your purchase if you wanted to put in some HIDS. the projectors will have less glare and produce a better cutoff line.
Click to expand...

yeah...but im going for the sedan...cheaper !
 
postmortemIA

postmortemIA

Diamond Member
Jul 11, 2006
7,721
40
91
Originally posted by: compguy786
well, ford in general has been doing better, but it still sucks. Their design, parts, all are complete POS.

they are horrible in value, and reliability sucks as well. I have NEVER owned a american car, and never will until something crazy happens.
the Hondas are a EXTREMELY great value for what you get, and for the price.
the accord LX is the best equipped car in its class...fusion ? no.
Click to expand...

wow, you know what you are talking about ... not

Now, I got Accord 2009 two months ago... and let me tell you... my 2003 FORD WAS MORE RELIABLE. at 60,000 miles all I had to fix was one $20 resistor

The auto transmissions on Honda sucks big time, and I have no faith over it in long run. With 2k miles, brakes are making noise, transmission jerks when shifting, car sometimes cannot start at first try. From reading other problems, it seems that rear brakes are usually replaced at about 10-20k miles.

The Japanese quality is just a perception. Latest industry study puts Honda at 10th place. Two Ford brands (Lincoln, Mercury) and two GM (Buick, Cadillac) are better rated than Honda - see for yourself.
http://www.jdpower.com/corpora...leases/pdf/2009043.pdf

It might been better in 1990s when Japanese had motivation to be on top, but now that they are on top, they have same mass production issues that plagued big3 in last 20 yrs.
 
theeedude

theeedude

Lifer
Feb 5, 2006
35,787
6,197
126
I would not be buying a new car if I were you, in college and working part time.
I would be looking for something used, maybe a Mazda Protege 5 for sporty practicality, or even a Ford Focus if price is right.
 
C

compguy786

Platinum Member
May 26, 2005
2,141
3
81
Originally posted by: postmortemIA
Originally posted by: compguy786
well, ford in general has been doing better, but it still sucks. Their design, parts, all are complete POS.

they are horrible in value, and reliability sucks as well. I have NEVER owned a american car, and never will until something crazy happens.
the Hondas are a EXTREMELY great value for what you get, and for the price.
the accord LX is the best equipped car in its class...fusion ? no.
Click to expand...

wow, you know what you are talking about ... not

Now, I got Accord 2009 two months ago... and let me tell you... my 2003 FORD WAS MORE RELIABLE. at 60,000 miles all I had to fix was one $20 resistor

The auto transmissions on Honda sucks big time, and I have no faith over it in long run. With 2k miles, brakes are making noise, transmission jerks when shifting, car sometimes cannot start at first try. From reading other problems, it seems that rear brakes are usually replaced at about 10-20k miles.

The Japanese quality is just a perception. Latest industry study puts Honda at 10th place. Two Ford brands (Lincoln, Mercury) and two GM (Buick, Cadillac) are better rated than Honda - see for yourself.
http://www.jdpower.com/corpora...leases/pdf/2009043.pdf

It might been better in 1990s when Japanese had motivation to be on top, but now that they are on top, they have same mass production issues that plagued big3 in last 20 yrs.
Click to expand...

http://autos.msn.com/advice/CR...aspx?contentid=4023544

now, tell me how many japanese vehicles you see on the right side.
 
postmortemIA

postmortemIA

Diamond Member
Jul 11, 2006
7,721
40
91
I've seen some in the ditch lately. Everything that is old has chances to get there. IS that best you could come with? I have myself "Japanese" car build in USA. I am just telling you to open the horizons, the grass is not greener on this side. But if you have perception that Ford makes trash, nothing will change it. It won't hurt to check out 2010 Fusion, although Accord is safer long term choice.
 
trevor0323

trevor0323

Senior member
Jan 4, 2006
356
0
71
OP obviously you are set on buying Honda so why ask around when you know you want an Accord. I can give you some insight as I also looked at an SI and an Accord. Too me when I compared the two I just could not get past the fact that I could get some much more car for very little more in the Accord. I also could actually save some since I was not looking at the latest gen accord since I feel it looks much worse then the previous in my opinion.

However after spending much time searching I will probably end up getting a Fusion. In the last weeks I have probably test drove the Fusion, Accord, and Camry about 3 or 4 times each and can honestly say that the driving experience was best in the Fusion. Since I am buying used the loss of value associated with buying a new fusion is not an issue.

I understand you dont like Ford and I have never been a fan really myself but check through various magazine reviews like I have been and see for yourself. Accord and Camry have both been slipping in reliability as of late and I dont feel like paying $8000 more for nicer interior quality.
 
C

compguy786

Platinum Member
May 26, 2005
2,141
3
81
Originally posted by: trevor0323
OP obviously you are set on buying Honda so why ask around when you know you want an Accord. I can give you some insight as I also looked at an SI and an Accord. Too me when I compared the two I just could not get past the fact that I could get some much more car for very little more in the Accord. I also could actually save some since I was not looking at the latest gen accord since I feel it looks much worse then the previous in my opinion.

However after spending much time searching I will probably end up getting a Fusion. In the last weeks I have probably test drove the Fusion, Accord, and Camry about 3 or 4 times each and can honestly say that the driving experience was best in the Fusion. Since I am buying used the loss of value associated with buying a new fusion is not an issue.

I understand you dont like Ford and I have never been a fan really myself but check through various magazine reviews like I have been and see for yourself. Accord and Camry have both been slipping in reliability as of late and I dont feel like paying $8000 more for nicer interior quality.
Click to expand...

camry has especially been dropping, i have not heard any issues with the Accord, only with the V6 Accord AT transmissions. I am getting a brand new accord 19k out the door. I have friends that work PT with me, driving around 28k mini coopers.

I mean, i make about $900 a month....and if my payments for a new car are around $250...then i think i would get the accord ASAP.

i actually have only driven a V6 EX 08 Accord, But will test drive a LX soon.
 
C

compguy786

Platinum Member
May 26, 2005
2,141
3
81
so i drove the car today, and it was great !

also, the guy dropped it to about 17.5k....i think other dealerships might do better !
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom