What is a good car to get for my first brand new car?

Question

I'm in my early 20s, and I've been saving up for a brand new car for some time. I have a few in mind but I would like to see the opinions of others, preferably of people in the same age group. Affordability is one of the deciding factors, but so is reliability.

Answer 1

Go Japanese and try and get one 1-2 years old, it will be as good as new but you will get a lot more car for your money. Take a serious look at a Scion TC - really fun car for a great price and reliable too. If you really must get a new car, check out google for tips on how to get cars for a good price and NEVER pay the invoice price. The dealer gets all kinds of rebates and cashbacks on top of the invoice price, so if a dealer says you are robbing him by getting it for $500 over their invoice price, walk away.

Always walk away before signing anything, even if you want the car. They will call you back on your cellphone before the end of the day with a better deal.

Shop at the end of the month and ask the receptionist (screener) which salesman needs one more sale to hit his / her bonus target for the month. This sales rep will do all he or she can to get the sale including giving you a great price.

Answer 2

I would honestly tell you a Honda or Toyota, with these two you cannot go wrong for many reasons, # 1 and most important, they just don't break down, period, and the the engines are like work horses, you can get 250,000 miles out of them, I know I am in the business of owning a repair shop for ten years now and I am a ASE Certified Master Mechanic, and if these cars were all they made I would be out of business along time ago, all I do is very basic maintenance such as battery, belts and hoses, oil changes, but the belts and hoses and battery replacements are on cars that are 7 plus years old, here is an idea go to a car show and look at some or go to Enterprise and rent the model of the car that you like and drive it for the day or the weekend and see if it meets all your needs and if it would be something that you would be happy with, I rather pay 25.00 to rent and test drive a car for a long period of time with out a rent-less salesperson annoying me. Then the resale, you will get back more of a return with a Honda or Toyota, and fuel is awesome too and the insurance. I hope this helps.

Answer 3

Get a Saturn Aura. The North American car of the year:

The all-new Aura midsized sedan is the latest model in Saturn's stream of new products developed to reinvent the General Motors division, following close on the introduction of the Sky roadster. The Aura continues the brand's shift of focus toward more sophistication, performance, and style, rather than depending on its no-haggle pricing policy and dent-resistant plastic body panels to push a limited, lackluster car lineup.

Replacing the L-Series, the Aura rides on the same underpinnings as the Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6, and it uses regular sheet metal rather than plastic body panels. This new model faces tough competition in the crowded family-car segment dominated by the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord.
The Aura comes in just two trim lines, differentiated by powertrains and standard equipment. The base XE has a 224-hp, 3.5-liter V6 and four-speed automatic transmission, while the sportier up-level XR has a more refined 252-hp, 3.6-liter V6 and six-speed automatic. A four-cylinder and a hybrid are expected to join the range in a year or so. The XE starts at $20,945 and the XR at $24,945 with destination charges. Both have standard side and side-curtain air bags and antilock brakes. The XR has standard stability control, as well. Consumer Reports purchased one of each. With options, we paid $21,070 for the base XE and $26,820 for the premium XR.
May your choice be the best.
http://saturn.com/aura

Answer 4

I don't know what your budget is so i can't really be specific. If you want affordability and reliability, i would suggest a japanese car, they are also economical.

If i were getting a new car, i would be getting a honda accord, it's big, it's safe and is very affordable.

If I had a bit more money i would go for a bmw 3 series or an audi s4. German cars are built like tanks, don't depreciate as quick as others and have better interiors compared to japanese and american cars.

Answer 5

If you have a dealership in the area, I would reccomend a Scion. They have a really fun sedan that has a sunroof and a moonroof, so basically the whole top of the car opens up. They are quite safe (7 airbags) and pretty sporty, too. I test drove one and it was quite fun. What's good about them too is they have great maintenance records since they are made by Toyota and they start at like 15,000. A lot of bang for your buck I think. A volkswagon Jetta is always a safe choice too.

Answer 6

Test drive a Honda and a Toyota and see what fits you best. Check "Yelp.com" to see which dealer gives the best service. Contact the internet sales manager and negotiate a price and options and whatever else your car should have that you like. When they agree with your terms, go get the car, sign the deal after reading through it. Ignore the sharks in the show room and on their lot. They all want you to pay their alimony, child support, and college tuition for their oldest. But...get what you're happiest getting because you're paying for it, not me.

Answer 7

Go for a Toyota Camry. Not the deluxe model, just the basics. It will last you 10 years if you take care of it and don't crash and will not cost you a fortune up front or along the way. Not the coolest car, but a winner for the practical minded.

Answer 8

For your age you want something cool. For reliablity and resale value can't go wrong with a Toyoto or Honda. How about a small pickup like a ranger or whatever they call chevy s-10 these days.

Answer 9

Everyone is answering with dependability---Toyota and Honda are indeed great cars, but can be pricey.

How about some fun? 2007 Retro Mustang, anyone?

Get some power, fun and with good price tag.

Answer 10

What are you looking for?

If I had $60,000 I'd buy a Dearborne Classic.

If I had dependency issues, I'd have to buy a Mustang GT to compensate.

If I wanted a good reliable car, a Honda.

If I had more dollars than sense, a Mercedes.
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