Car buying advice please!?

Question

I am looking into buying a car and don't know if i should consider buying a 2006 or 2007. Will i get a much better deal on an 06? How much? Is it worth it in the end?

Answer 1

You're a little late for 06's ! There's hardly anything left & what is still left on some poor dealers lot is probably still sitting there for a reason. 2006 inventories are already pretty much "picked over"
2007 models have been in production & on dealer lots for MONTHS.
Actually I am already ordering 2008's on some models.

Answer 2

Do lots of research about what's out there. My parent's just bought me a car Saturday, and trust me, it's a long process. Since you are the only one paying for it, you'll want to buy from a private seller (like one you find in the newspaper, but not a dealer). Kelly Blue Book will give you a good idea about what price range to have for certain cars. Call a trusted friend who knows about cars, and have them tell you what to look for in a car. You probably won't want to do this alone, so have someone readily available to help you look at cars. I would also recomend keeping the car under $4,000. This is your first car, not your Mercedes, which you can have in a good 20 years. So keep a decent budget, know what features you want (CD player, A/C) and if you know how to drive a manual, that will save you money over an automatic. (I'm a 16 year old girl driving a stick shift. I'm sure you can learn too.) This is all the advice I have for now, but if I think of anything else, I'll let you know. PS-Get a car with airbags(great safety feature), and try to keep it newer than a '93, because it will run better and be safer. BTW I had an '89 Honda Accord. My parents just bought me a '97 Saturn SL and I just feel safer in that car. It runs better and doesn't smoke like my last one. PSSAlways be ready to say no to a person who is trying to seel you an overpriced car, or a car that just doesn't feel right. There are plenty more out there.

Answer 3

06 06 06 u lose 3 k the moment u drive your 07 home.
i would go for another year to take the biggest sting outta it
some cars can be bought second hand with full warranties if u splash out a little def the best option

first yr dep; 3000
2nd 2000
3rd 1000

3 yr old car +
valet 150
service 100
warranty 350
u do the maths

Answer 4

Of course you'll get a better deal on an 06. Dealers don't want old models on their lots.
It's worth it in the end, you're still buying a new car.

Answer 5

a 2006 car is still one year old even if you buy it on the first January, you will notice this when it come to selling the car. Any new 2006 car is worth only the same a used 2006 car in terms of insurance and resale - buyer beware

Answer 6

Yeah it would be you already know that the incentive is higher on a 2006 so they can clear out stock to make room for the 2007's.

Answer 7

i own a repair shop,and there is some money to be saved by buying an 06 model,,if you can find one you really like,,there really wanting rid of the 06 models right now,,so you could probably get a good deal on one,,id at least look at a few,,you can always test drive them,,that part of it is free,,and then decide,,if i had to make that decision,,id probably choose a 06 also,,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 8

you have to check for dealer incentives and manufacturers rebate( 2 different things). now as far as the prices without the rebates and incentives, theyre all the same. i mean dealer cost is dealer cost, they wont sell a brand new car and lose money. so but whatever pleases you, 07 06 it doesnt matter, you will lose big money on both since its a brand new car.

Answer 9

Neither, Let someone else take the initial depreciation hit. Buy a used Toyota, Honda or Subaru. Use the money you saved and go somewhere tropical.

Answer 10

an '06 would be better because it would have low milage and may have a warrantee to it. look around and before you buy