Here are my two options: 1)a fully loaded 2005 chevy cobalt with 25,000-30,000 miles and a warrenty that will last up to 100,000 miles for $12000 in any color I choose OR 2) a basic model 2006 chevy cobalt with 2,000 miles in red (I wanted white) with a warrenty up to 100,000 miles for $11,400. Which one should I pick and why?
2006-08-30 08:54:52 · 8 answers · asked by funnyhaha 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
None of the above. Look for a good pre-owned car that is 3-4 years old. New cars drop so much in the first 3-4 years. Let someone else take the hit.
2006-08-30 09:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by N3WJL 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would chose the 2005 because it is only 1 year old and $600 more with all the options.....Seems like a better deal to me. How much would it be if you bought an 06 with all the options? Also, as far as the warranty goes, you are losing a year, but gaining all the features.
2006-08-30 16:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't want to save $600 and get a car with 25k miles unless the options are REALLY worth it.
Things like wheels and stereo can be upgraded later and customized for you. If you're talking about A/C and live in hot climate, it's a no-brainer. Otherwise, I prefer to upgrade little things as I go and spend the money wisely on things that I really like, instead of just getting all the options I don't even need...
If the price difference was $2k I would consider it. Otherwise, you're paying $600 for the guarantee that some moron didn't tool on your car.
Good luck,
Paul
2006-08-30 15:59:12 · answer #3 · answered by Paul B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 05 has probably been a rental car. Which is not bad. It's ok if the warranty is bumper to bumper. If it's just a powertrain warranty, then I'd go with the 06.
2006-08-30 16:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the older one, it weill have alot higher resale value and you will like it alot better cuz of all the options, it wont cost much more a month and will be a better investment
2006-08-30 15:59:10 · answer #5 · answered by penguin 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you need all of those features in the loaded car? If you can't live w/o them get the loaded one.
2006-08-30 15:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by Richard N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The newer one, it has less miles and its cheaper. hey a car is a car.
2006-08-30 16:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Baghdad Pete ! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the basic one only has 2000 miles on it?and it costs less?what are you thinking?DUH
2006-08-30 16:03:45 · answer #8 · answered by changeling 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋