Ok i really want an AUDI Q7, but we just bought a house and two cars so im going to have to settle for something a little less expensive for now. I hate SUV's but my GLi is too small. Im looking into getting either a 2008 Dodge Nitro or a 2008 GMC Arcadia but i dont know what either companies resell values are on their cars. Ive only owed imported and german cars so this american car thing to me is new. Please help!! The only thing that ive found good is that the Nitro has a lifetime warranty (dealer special) and the Arcadia has a 5 yr 100k mile warranty and that was important to me.
2007-08-02 07:12:39 · 15 answers · asked by Launycaspot 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
By the way my husband IS in Iraq and not because of me and I am not a rich little daddy's girl because he is DEAD! We work our *** off for what we have we just need a bigger car for the kids!! Thank You everyone else on your info!
2007-08-02 07:53:40 · update #1
We dont have buses and public transportation here either so im stuck driving myself....
2007-08-02 07:54:35 · update #2
The Acadia is a great choice. I have one and could not be happier. I love your comments to those who make assumptions based on a two sentence posting! The Acadia is a newer model, so there will not be alot of information on resale as of yet. The Nitro is a good vehicle, but if you are concerned about resale, the amount of the discount is also going to be a factor in the resale value. For all the people who have no idea what they are talking about, I am averaging 25 mpg plus, which is very good for a people hauler. You would be very impressed with the Acadia.
Good luck
2007-08-02 08:35:58 · answer #1 · answered by Todd B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you just have to have that new car feel, the best buy in America is a two to three year old used vehicle. I have not purchased a new car since 1990. That was the last American car I owned. I drove it into the ground at 150,000 miles.
Since then I have purchased two Toyota's SUVs and two Lexus cars. The two oldest vehicles a 1995 4-runner and a 1996 Lexus ES300 both have 195,000 miles and 160,000 miles respectively. All of these vehicles are in great shape and I have no plans to sell any of them.
I have not had any problem buying higher mileage vehicles to get a lower price. I always plan to drive my cars for at least 150,000 miles.
My two newer vehicles are a 2001 Sequoya with about 75,000, I purchase in 2003 and a 2002 Lexus SC 430 with 40,000 that I purchased this year.
To summarize I look for a well maintained used car with acceptable mileage. I use high mileage to drive the price of the car down. Use Carfax to verify the maintenance record of the unit. I try to get the purchase price to 50% or less of the new car price. Rule of thumb try to get the sale price below the loan value. Always look for vehicles with good resale value, that means foreign. Secure financing before looking for the car so that it is a cash deal to the seller. Use that fact to lower the price.
If you really hate SUV's look at one of those vehicle that have an SUV body on a car chassis, such as Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. I'm sure ther are some American counter parts as well.
2007-08-02 07:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by DonPedro 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
GMC Acadia.
Warranty is very good and is much more practical than those 10year/100,000mi. 5 years is really all it takes to hit 100,000. As for reliability GMC's/Chevy's are pretty solidly compared to anything from Chrysler. Fuel mileage is respectable. Also GM's in general are SO much easier to maintain/fix than anything Mopar or Chrysler. As for resale value, American cars in general have lower resale value's because people are brainwashed into thinking that anything made in America is junk, which is definitely not true. I would never happily drive a car not built by an American Company. And of the three that their are, I find that GM makes the best cars in terms of Performance/Reliability/Fixability (i think thats a word).
2007-08-03 21:45:04 · answer #3 · answered by Jeff S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just an idea about warranties, sure it's great that the car has a gaurantee on it, but what good is the gaurantee when you constantly have to keep bringing the car back to the repair shop? Sure the cost of repair is covered, but what about the time you waste always having to bring it in?
You may also want to consider which gets the better gas milage. This expense adds up after time.
2007-08-02 07:19:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess the only thing I can say is Chevy (GMC)'s are not that high quality of a vehicle. I suggest you check out a Toyota, they are a bit more expensive but will last you a life time, and your childrens children a lifetime!!! The Rav 4 is cute too.
http://www.toyota.com/
2007-08-02 07:21:23 · answer #5 · answered by Be Still and know He's God 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dodge has been doing crazy deals lately. I just got a 2007 1500 quad cab truck for $25000.00. Normally goes for $37000.00 You should check into that Nitro quick. They are nice.
2007-08-02 07:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by Brian M 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do not buy the Dodge or the GM. There is a reason they have great warranties -- because you will need it. You will spend a ton of time with it in the shop, and they will also find reasons that the warranty doesn't cover your particular problem.
Buy one of the Honda SUV's. You'll be glad!
2007-08-02 07:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Pros: None. SUVS suck.
Cons: Hurts the environment, raises gas prices, bad gas mileage, overpriced, and creates a false sense of security when statistics show that SUVs are no safer than other vehicles.
2007-08-02 07:16:34 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
By getting an SUV, you'd only be contributing to the rising gas prices. Try considering something more gas friendly.
2007-08-02 07:15:52 · answer #9 · answered by savagegrace 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not try the Lexus Hybird RX? save gas also is a luxery car?
2007-08-02 07:15:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋