We want a small car for my husband to drive back and forth to work.
Would like a car that gets great gas mileage.
2007-03-23 03:08:04 · 12 answers · asked by Amber G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Why buy a new car if that is all it is going to be used for? You will lose a ton of money on depreciation. Get a 3/4 year old Civic or Corolla. You will get mid 30's on the highway, and darn things never break down. They will also still be worth a good amount of money in a few years.
It rarely makes sense financially to buy a new vehicle. And to buy a new one just to drive back and forth to work makes even less. If you spend $15000 for a new one, 5yrs from now it is worth maybe $7000. You lost $8000+ to save $500 a year on gas. Let someone else eat the depreciation.
Get a used car. A Honda or Toyota. They will serve adequately as a family car in a pinch, hold their values, run forever and can be given to a new teen driver in several years should that apply.
2007-03-23 07:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by XUSAAAgent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-05 12:58:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honda Fit. No question. Of all of the small economy cars, it is the best one. It will get 37mpg on the highway. It is on car and drivers 10 best list, it won consumer reports best economy car award, It beat out 6 other economy cars in a recent car and driver comparison. It is also on the list of top 10 greenest cars in America.
Add to that the fact that Honda's have the best resale value of ANY manufacturer, and that they are amoung the most reliable cars on the road.. it's really a no brainer.
I was in your position a year ago and after I did extensive research there really was no other choice. I took delivery of my Honda Fit Sport last July. I have loved it ever since.
You simply can not do any better for the money. The top of the line Fit Sport with auto and paddle shifters is 15,900.
2007-03-23 03:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Louis G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would defiantly go with a Honda, no matter how old or new. I have an older Honda and I love it. I am currently car shopping and am considering a newer Honda just because its been so reliable. The problems i have had, were minor and not to cost effective to fix. They get great gas mileage, in town and highway. Good luck!
2007-03-23 03:51:52 · answer #4 · answered by aelover77t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, there are alot of factors to consider, including your budget, and what else you need the car to do. However, you can't go wrong with a Honda (Civic, Accord, or CR-V). All are reliable, get great gas mileage, and are comfortable and sporty. I also really like the Mazda 3, which is very roomy, sporty, and good on gas too. Good luck.
2007-03-23 03:15:03 · answer #5 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a good credit score and Talk with car dealership if first car than buy a small car
2007-03-23 03:13:40 · answer #6 · answered by jessithibode98 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A HONDA Accord is a GREAT car. My sister is car shopping and I was listening to the things they were saying abouthe Accord; It has good gas mileage, reliable, safe, and I know HONDA is VERY good with working out pricing for you. My sister was looking into 'leasing to own'. It is a good price. Also, HONDA has a VERY good resale value. Good luck with whatever you chose!
(I will tell you, the Civic IS cheaper.. but like th eprice... the car is cheaper too.. If you know what I mean...)
http://automobiles.honda.com/shopping/la...
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/mode... - Starts at $20,475.00
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/mode... - Stars at $18,625.00
http://automobiles.honda.com/models/mode...
P.S. A 'Best Answer is appreciated if I helped! Thanks, and good luck!
Hayley
2007-03-23 03:12:08 · answer #7 · answered by ♫ PuNkROCKprincess ♫ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amber the ford focus is a great car. good gas milage sporty has 6 disc cd changer good resale value and a 5 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
2007-03-23 03:16:33 · answer #8 · answered by I race cars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that new Honda SUV. I saw it on that one commercial where everyone was handing the keys off to some random person. They said its a car for everyone
2007-03-23 03:10:50 · answer #9 · answered by ** i Am hiS giRL ** 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The new Honda Civic is cute, gas efficient, kinda cheap
2007-03-23 03:11:27 · answer #10 · answered by Casey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋