Buying & Selling - November 2006

I am $1,000.00 in debt from car repairs, and my old car is constantly breaking down. Should I let my debt keep me from selling my 1994 Olds and making high monthly payments on a brand-new or one-year-old car? I can't keep taking two days a week off work every time I break down. Yes, I do have vacation days to take but would rather take them off for rest and relaxation instead of constant breakdowns and tows. I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place. I can't afford to keep paying for repairs, and I can't afford a new car. But, I need to get to work every day which is about a half-hour drive. Since I love both my house and job job, I don't want to change either one of those. Thanks for any advice!

2006-11-13 01:59:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I did a smart buy on a car in April of 2005 and my mom co-signed the loan for me. I have decent credit and I was wondering if I would be able to remove her from the loan? I know I need to contact GMAC but I was just wondering if anyone knew if they would consider it or not. Thanks

2006-11-13 01:33:37 · 9 answers · asked by gummi bear 3

Right now, we have a nissan quest, it's running great, but only one car, we are looking for a luxury car from a KNOWN BRAND. We are looking into a new LEXUS ES 330, A BMW, or a MERCEDES. Our price range is around $35,000. We also want decent gas mileage, at least 20 city and at 25-30 highway

2006-11-13 01:16:00 · 5 answers · asked by sakhi93 4

As soon as you drive it out of the 'showroom' it loses money. You pay interest on the loan or finance. Cant understand why anyone would do this unless they have money to burn. No one would undertake such a financially negative agreement in business!

2006-11-12 23:28:40 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

Even though list prices on ferrari cars are around 150,000 to 500,000 dollars, how much does it really sell for and what's waiting list to buy ferrari? And is it true that you have to be a previous owner of a ferrari to be buy a new ferrari?

2006-11-12 19:24:12 · 6 answers · asked by wat~ 3

I have a 1992 Ford Escort Lx 2 dr Hatchback
I put quite a few new things on the car, such as:

Fuel Pump
Water Pump
Brakes and Rotors
Battery
Starter
Spark Plugs
CV Axels
Headlights
New Tires

Some issues are:

Slow leak in Power Steering
Dent in the door (easy to pop out)
Crack in front bumper (no big deal)
Approx.241132 miles on the car

With all my repairs the car runs better than wheni first bought it. So...

What would my car sale for?

2006-11-12 17:35:04 · 6 answers · asked by cabdragon333 2

OUT OF THESE ONLY, which is better?

2000 Kia Sephia
2000 Ford Escort
2001 Saturn SL1

Has to be out of one of these.

And which, if any, is absolutely crap that I shouldn't think twice about it?

Thanks.

2006-11-12 15:58:30 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-12 15:17:25 · 3 answers · asked by lourib1 1

Hi,

I know nothing about cars, but wish to get a band new car, budget less than 40k for a weekend car, . Properly monthly installment less than S$200 per month. Also, anything I need to look out for when buying a car. any suggestions. Thanks

2006-11-12 15:12:20 · 5 answers · asked by mimicoco 1

I have a '99 honda civic with 145k miles on it. I bought it almost a year ago with 139k miles on it. I paid $2000 of it and my dad paid for $3500, and originally I was going to get a loan from a credit union to start building credit (bank wouldn't give me a loan, too many miles) but procrastinated and decided to just write my dad a check for 3500 when I had that much money saved.
Now I'm starting to wonder how much longer I should keep the car. I still have to save another $1000 before I pay my dad back in full. If I sold my car now, I think I could get at least $4500, maybe $5000. It's in really good condition, but it has a lot of miles on it. I could pay my dad back and buy a cheaper car with less miles on it, like a Hyundai Accent or something. I don't know how long to keep my car, I don't want to have it until it's worthless. Should I sell it soon? Should I just keep it till it dies, and then get a new or pre-owned toyota/honda? Thanks for any suggestions.

2006-11-12 14:37:57 · 16 answers · asked by Idaho 2

About 7 months ago, I sold a car for 800 dollars. Me and the buyer agreed that he'll give me money on a month to months basis till its paid off. He has given me a total of 420 dollars and the last payment he's made was 6 months ago. The car didn't run and he bought it "as is." He spent a 1000+ trying to fix it up and eventually got it running. We had no cotract made up and it was just a verbal agreement, I gave him a reciept everytime he paid me. I still have the title and won't give it to him untill the car is paid off. We lost in touch because he had "stuff" going on. I worked with him and gave him chances to pay me. Eventually I found him and gave him a demand letter asking for the rest of my money on a certain day. He didn't comply now I'm forced to take the car off his property, however he wants his $420 back. I told him NO you get what you pay for. He wants to settle it in court and I said fine! I'm I right? is there any law out there that can help me? What should I do?

2006-11-12 14:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by quietstorm033 2

Hi I'm trying to spend up to $2200 on a used car from a dealer or from www.pennysaverusa.com . How do I make sure it won't break down within the next year or two? 10 points.

2006-11-12 14:07:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a Fiat Fiorino , that has a ramp lowred floor and electric winch to take a wheelchair, and it is not needed any more. i would like to sell it or trade it in for a car. can any body tel l me of a garage in the uk that can help

2006-11-12 14:05:16 · 6 answers · asked by Ron W 2

2006-11-12 13:27:18 · 7 answers · asked by mkaustin 1

Hi,
I am selling my car, only to not find my original TITLE! =:-o
How / if can I obtain a LOST TITLE for my car without incurring a cost (through my local / state DPS)? - I am transferring the ownership tomorrow (Monday) morning.
Does the state of TEXAS offer a FREE Lost Title-service? How / who should I contact for this (free) service and how soon can I expect this paperwork?

2006-11-12 12:47:02 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

s10 has 81500 miles
pathfinder has 117500 miles

2006-11-12 12:43:12 · 2 answers · asked by waiting2getfree 2

My father just purchased a 2007 Toyota Highlander, he gave them a $1,000. And the dealership let him take the car home, and he said will pay the rest of the balance tomorrow. Now he is thinking about switching cars. He likes the FJ Cruiser, and is wondering if it possible to return the Highlander? He did sign a contract and all the other typical things you fill out when buying a car. But, my father has not given the dealership any money for this car, except for the $1,000. We only had this car since Saturday (11/11/06). We live in NJ, so I don't know what the rules are.

2006-11-12 12:20:38 · 5 answers · asked by okterrific23 3

I'm looking for a car that'll suit me. I'm a 4'11, 19 year old, female. I have a problem where I can't see over the dashboard in most cars. I'm looking for something where I can push the seat up so I can see over the dashboard.

2006-11-12 12:03:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-12 12:01:23 · 3 answers · asked by nwarner46142 2

I'm thinking of buying a 1996 Buick LeSabre with a 3800 engine I saw and drove at a dealer, who is also a new car dealer. However, I read the engine has a problem with the intake manifold because it's made partly of plastic and tends to burn out and ruin up the engine. This car has less than 46,000 miles on it, and the engine is fine at this point. I ran a carfax report on it, and it came up completely clean. However, I don't want something happening soon after I buy it. Otherwise the car is just what I'm looking for. I have a report on on this defective part even though there never was a recall on it. Should I show this to the car dealer and ask him to install an updated part (that is all metal)? Would a dealer tend to go for that? Would it help to show him the report and tell him I'm going to show it to my friends to warn them about the engine as an incentive for him to change it?

2006-11-12 11:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by holacarinados 4

2006-11-12 11:45:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The other marke (toyota, mitsubish,suzuki, honda, Renault, mercedes bens, etc)= 20% How is approximate the percentage of cars in England, please
I'm doing a research about this subject for my school

2006-11-12 11:22:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not english person, so please, answer whith easy words.

2006-11-12 10:53:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

on a car about $11,000?

2006-11-12 09:50:09 · 8 answers · asked by ms♥ catepillarஐღஐஐღஐ 3

The msrp is 17,635, the invoice is like 16,800, what is the dealer cost?

2006-11-12 09:45:27 · 4 answers · asked by m1ndless 1

2006-11-12 09:30:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Should I save some money and buy new? or go used?

Its about a 2k difference..

2006-11-12 09:02:46 · 6 answers · asked by m1ndless 1

My sister told us about a car dealer that was offering sales on 2006 minivans. We went and looked, I didn't like the 2006 models they had because they had no options, but I did find a van I fell in love with, it was a loaded 2002 Town and Country Limited Edition, for only 13, 000. I left a reasonable deposit since the banks were closed. This was Saturday evening. They told us they'd do the financing Monday morning and we could return after work Monday, sign the paperwork and pick it up. Well today I called to tell my sister about it and imagine my suprise when she tells me she did the same exact thing for the same exact vehicle Friday evening, and they called her Saturday morning to tell her that her paperwork was ready to be signed and that she could come pick it up Saturday afternoon. She couldn't make it Saturday so she told them she'd come get it Monday. I cannot understand why they showed me the vehicle and took my money and are putting points on my credit for something sold?

2006-11-12 08:12:20 · 4 answers · asked by screwed in Illinois 1

2006-11-12 07:36:49 · 5 answers · asked by solo4069 2

I'm looking to buy a used car tomorrow (deisel) and I'm worried about being ripped off, what are the best things to look out for?

2006-11-12 07:08:26 · 19 answers · asked by jazette 2