I would like your professional opinion on which car should be my first car. The coices are: 1. A 1968 VW Beetle, runs decent, needs a tune-up and a couple of minor quick fixes, lacks heating. Outside is in good condition, with new paint job. Priced at 1100 or best offer. or 2. A Chevy Cavalier (not sure which year yet, before 1995), doesn't have transmission, not very appealing (dents, scratches, and whatnot). Cheap price tag (500-800 dollars). Please help me out. I was leaning towards the Bug but the heating issue is a big disappointment.
2007-08-16 07:22:33 · 11 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
By the way, to answer a question further down the list, I'm choosing between these cars because they are the cheapest that I have yet found. I don't want a money pit for my first car.
2007-08-16 07:33:37 · update #1
By the way, I do live in Michigan (near Toledo).
2007-08-16 07:39:59 · update #2
I'm actually looking for a V4 engine because these types of engines are good on gas and have everything I need.
2007-08-16 09:01:14 · update #3
Why don't you look for other cars for around the same price. You could get an old ('85 to '95) Toyota Camry for that price range.
On top of that your not going to have to pour bags of money in it because of its problems. Toyota is known for its fantastic reliability.
You can use this site to help you:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?num_records=25&search_lang=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&search_type=both&distance=75&address=48226&marketZipError=false&style_flag=1&make=TOYOTA&model=&make2=NISSAN&model2=&make3=&start_year=1981&end_year=2008&min_price=1&max_price=1000&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywords_display=&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=0&certified=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&awsp=false&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=
I just put in a zip code from Detroit
2007-08-16 08:32:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aren't old beetle's known for catching on fire randomly and often? I would also dig up old consumer reports and find out how these cars are rated for likelihood of repairs. Also msn and yahoo money have some great articles on "how much things really cost", which can be helpful to give you an idea of any expenses you havent thought of.
2007-08-16 07:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela J 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm sorry, but why the hell would you consider buying a car without a transmission?
I would go with the bug anyway, though, unless I lived in Michigan or somewhere it snowed a lot. Wear a coat :D
2007-08-16 07:37:29 · answer #3 · answered by narcophiliaction 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bugs are cool, and heat is over rated.
It will be more fun working on the bug as there are plenty of manuals that are for the do-it-yourself. In fact, there is a bug guide of the idiot that is very very good.
2007-08-16 07:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by DG A 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dude, I drove a bug in the winter. It's a lot less then fun. You may want to reconsider. I will say though that the Bug never let me down. Those damn things run forever!
2007-08-16 07:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Steve F 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
ask your dad to match your price thats what my dad is doing. Get a much better car.
2007-08-16 07:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by CoolDude 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would suggest you go with the beetle, because the heating is nothing compared to the chevy's multiple problems
2007-08-16 07:27:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why are you choosing b/t two of the crappiest cars ever built?? either way go with the bug cuz it sounds like it is in better shape.
2007-08-16 07:28:42 · answer #8 · answered by Moe_Fugga 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The tranny would cost more than the beetle would...so go with the VW.
2007-08-16 08:07:42 · answer #9 · answered by beast soldier 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you are already buying a money pit... so i dont know whats in your mind..
2007-08-16 07:35:31 · answer #10 · answered by Feisling 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋