I need a car. I currently have a Ford Taurus 2000, it needs a lot of fixtures, I don’t want to fix it so I am going to sale it. My thing is what car should I buy? I like the 2004 Nissan Maxima, I don’t know if this is a good car. And if I do buy a car should I just buy a new car. My credit is very good, but I can only afford to pay $450 a month. I need some help. I live in San Jose, CA but I can also make a purchase in Modest, CA. It is my first time buy a car from a dealer.
2006-11-15 07:55:41 · 8 answers · asked by Classico 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
When yo go shopping for a car make sure you have done your homework(research). Judging by what you have and what you want, you want to stick with a mid size sedan.
Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy ant the VW passat are good choices. Nissan Altima is a nice car as well.
Stay away frm Kia.
If you buy go with a car that is most 2 years old. It will still have low miles and still have factory warranty on it, plus the depreciation was already paid by the previous owner. If you go used be aware there is more room for negotiating a better price. Find a dealer with a good reputation. Take the car for a drive to your mechanic so he can take a look at it. When you go shopping do not tell the sales man what payment you have in mind, as son as they know that they will try to sell you something you don't need. Make sure the sales person listens to your needs not what they want to sell you.
Good Luck!
2006-11-15 09:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your car paid for? I will assume that it is. 1st of all a dealer will only put into your car what he can get for it from the auction or from a wholesaler that day. That will usually be 1500 less than average trade in. Now if he has enough profit built into the one your buying, he can easily show on paper for your car about 4 to 5000 dollars depending on condition and type of Tarus. SE,ses,LX,sel. If under 65,000 miles. But the actual cash value for your vehicle is approx 2500. Now if you can afford 450.00 per month and have good credit, figure to spend around 19.00 per 1000 financed. With your clear title trade as a down payment. You can finance about $24,000.00. Easily a 2006 Maxima. I'm in the car business and I buy and sell cars everyday. If you want to lease, I would suggest a New Infiniti. Also, Edmonds, Nada, or Kelly Blue Book don't buy or sell cars neither does your banker. People do, and people set the price a vehicle is worth. Don't be fooled by someone saying going to Edmonds, or some other buyers guide. They are only guides and will frustrate you. I gave you the real poop.
2006-11-15 08:16:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bob P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good luck. Most people would rather go the dentist without Novocaine than buy a car. You can go to www.edmunds.com and get some very good and reliable information before going shopping. My best advice would be this: the best car in the world is the one you love. If you don't love it, then don't buy it. American manufacturers have greatly improved over the past several years, but my money would be on Toyota or Nissan. Honda and Accura make great cars, but the manufacturers and dealers are REALLY proud of them, if you get my meaning. Just talk to professional mechanics about general tendencies. Buying a new car gets you the warranties, and generally better terms in financing. Older cars can be good, but why were they traded in? Food for thought.
2006-11-15 08:06:34 · answer #3 · answered by Douglas C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I just went through the same thing. I had my old car forever and it needed so much stuff fixed that I decided to just get a new car. I bought a Scion tC (It's the one that doesn't look like a box). I absolutely love my car! It came with everything I wanted (CD player, sun roof in front, moon roof in back, good gas mileage, etc.) Generally, it is easier to finance a used car and you will get a much lower interest rate, but Toyota financed me at an extremely low rate (about 1/2 what any bank would give me on a new vehicle). I got the extended warranty (usually I wouldn't, but it was such a good deal) and the gap coverage. The insurance is very inexpensive because the car rates out as a hatchback, even though it doesn't look like one to me. So, I pay about $400/mo. with everything included. I would imagine that it would be even cheaper for you since insurance is very expensive where I live. I was looking at Mazdas and Hondas, but I am so glad I got my Scion!
2006-11-15 08:13:40 · answer #4 · answered by Janiepoo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A lot of people give the Kia brand a bad rap, but I love our Kia Rio. In 2001, it cost $9,000. It is a standard, but it has A/C, CD player. There are 75,000 miles on it and I have never had to take it to the shop. Aside from oil changes and recommended maintenence. I would definately buy a Kia again. For the price of a used car, you can get a great new car. Furthermore, it gets over 30 mpg. It only costs me about $20 to fill up. We also only paid $150 a month for a five year loan. Afterall, it is just a car.
2006-11-15 08:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Big Biscuit 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I lived within the nation in which you would force to institution at 14, so that is whilst I purchased my first auto. It was once an historical Ford, and I purchased it with cash I made elevating my four-H hogs.
2016-09-01 13:04:20 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with the consumer reports most reliable used cars in your price range. You already made one major error by buying a Ford, don't make another.
2006-11-15 08:06:08 · answer #7 · answered by waggy_33 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well well. even if you have good credit score.. then it matters that how much interest rate a lander is offering you.. well i found one auto credit lander which charge very minimal if you have good credit rate. http://www.carsloan.info
2006-11-16 05:56:52 · answer #8 · answered by faithful_raj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋