i am planning to buy a new car and i am doing some research i have my heart set on a 2007 volkswagon GTI but i am having trouble finding out is this would be a good choice or not the price is right aroung my budget but i cant find any data on recent reliability or safty ratings for them i dont watn to buy a car and be stuck with something that is not going to be reliable or get me killed etc not that i drive like a maniac but i want to be protected if something happens also what is the best price i should look to pay for this vehicle please give me good details with your answers it will be much appreciated thanks
2006-09-26 16:30:53 · 13 answers · asked by raven1971 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
i have also tried looking in other areas other than consumert reports and there are no ratings for this vehicle anywhere i tend to think that some of those magizines are biased
2006-09-26 16:42:49 · update #1
get the consumer reports buying guide on reliability.
Off hand, Toyota's and Honda's are rated highly.
2006-09-26 16:33:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well...
please....remember that ALL CARS have their problems...there is no such thing as a perfect car...I have been a mechanic for 20 years now...I have worked for GM....I worked for Ford and Toyota....every car has something....
Decide on what YOU want....or you will not be happy....
You are buying a new car so you are going to have a warranty...MAINTAIN your vehicle and it will treat you well!!
I now own a dealership and once again....I can tell you that no matter what vehicle you decide on...it will have some kind of known issues....
I tend to stay towrds the NORTH AMERICAN cars just because they are less expensive to repair but once again....find something YOU LIKE....not what some consumer report likes....
I used to have a friend (going back 20 years ago) and he worked and wrote reports for CAA....he swears by HONDA...which is fine...we used to have arguments over his reports because he has never even owned anything BUT A HONDA...he was basing the information on OTHER reports and on 10 minutes test drives...now, do you think his reports were honest or just his opinion on what he likes....
you like a GTI?....get it!...because no matter else you choose....you will be comparing it to the GTI.....buy extended warranties....maintain your vehicle....and you will be happy...
2006-09-27 03:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by B_Auto 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're planning to buy a new car with the best price in mind
and reliability and safety are the main concerns, I suggest strongly (with my personal experience with Toyota cars) that
you should buy a Japanese-made Toyota Corolla 1.6GLi.
It is very reliable, high performance, easy to handle on the road
and economical in fuel intake. It has good safety features, like
overall stability, when taking sharp corners at fast speed.
Moreover, Toyota cars has high resale value, spare parts cost
reasonable and easy servicing and maintenance.
Don't wait any longer. Get the Toyota today!
2006-09-26 16:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by steplow33 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i would have to completly agree with B auto above. but vw's are bad cars motor trend just released a best & worst cars article it has statistics for every car. but scions wich are realt toyotas and hondas and acuras are the best cars on the market. my girl friend has an 85 honda accord and it runs great and has no problems and still gets great gas mileage look for any other kind of car that has had 5 different drivers and is an 85' and i bet you will not find any european cars and very few american and lots of hondas.
2006-10-02 13:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by murraybryson786 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just bought a 2006 Chevy Cobalt LS Coupe with an option package. Safety ratings are very impressive and the price not bad also.
2006-09-26 16:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by Terri R 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i bought a 2005 scion tc back when it first came out its great ive had no problems its roomy, sexy , looks hot attracts good attention from the opposite sex and isnt that steep of a price plus comes standard with like 8 airbags so if u do drive crazy u will be protected.
2006-09-26 18:04:54 · answer #6 · answered by CHERRYSCION 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
FORGET A WAGON GET A OLDSMOBLIE DELTA 88 THEM CARS ARE THE BEST I HAVE A 1992 AND IT RUNS PERFECT NO PROBLEMS AT ALL GOOD ON GAS LOTS OF SPACE AND GOOD LOOGING CAR
2006-10-01 03:58:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
richk is right.But remember that no car is safe 100%.It's all about politics.If you planing to drive that car for a long time(not planing to trade it in soon) then buy the '07 VW GTI.
Im not a pro but I do love cars.Good luck
2006-09-26 18:35:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy American,that is a Japanese car made here. American cars have chinese parts and are assembled in Mexico.
2006-09-26 23:15:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to car yard amd you will have guarantee for 5 years, they will look after and protect your car
2006-09-26 16:44:48 · answer #10 · answered by Neighbour 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋