1st car help!!!?

Question

HI

I am going to buy my first car and I want a 4wd.
Something small,cheap on fuel and good off road like a suzuki??

Answer 1

Cheap on fuel and good off road is probably going to be a problem. Most four wheel drives sold now aren't really meant for off road driving (since it was found that most people never took them off road) so first I'd try to convince you that you don't need off road ability in which case there'd be no point in getting a four wheel drive.

If you do need off road ability you do want to make sure you get something that is rugged enough to survive and that means underbody protection plates and a stronger structure than the car based SUVs. A low range transfer case is also a good sign that you're looking at something that'll last in off road driving.

Don't expect something with four wheel drive, a few hundred extra kilograms mass (for something that can go off road you'll get that much extra, four wheel drives that can't are usually only a hundred kilograms heavier) and higher frictional losses to get good fuel economy.

A Suzuki or a Jeep Wrangler I suspect would be about the only picks if you want something small.

Answer 2

There are a lot of options out there for a 1st time buyer.
Just don't get suckered into the scams.

A Tip For On-line Applications :
1. If there is no phone number to call to find out more information don't fill anything out.
2.Find out as much information as you can on how the process works.
3.Try to do a background on the company your applying with(Example the Better Business Bureau) .


Application services, predominately found on the Internet, involve automatic multiple submission of financial information to potential lenders. In this case, the potential borrower fills out some in depth financial information. The coordinator of the network then forwards the information to lending sources that may be willing to make the loan. When all works correctly, the borrower hears from four lenders who then fight for the loan by competing against each other to offer the best rates and amortization. For bad credit auto loan candidates it may be more a case of one or two lenders coming forward without much fighting, but where not many sources exist this can be a great time saver.

In most of these cases, either the car dealers or lenders may contact the borrowers directly. If you don't have a car in mind already the dealer networks may be quite helpful in directing you to someone who has an inventory of vehicles and the experience and capability of securing a loan on the vehicle you wish to purchase. If you already have a vehicle in mind and are having trouble finding a financing source the multiple submission networks may be helpful.

Even with all of these opportunities which will allow "almost" anyone to obtain vehicle financing some borrowers will fall into the category that can not. People with no down payment whatsoever and bad credit may find it very difficult getting car financing. Debtors in the middle of bankruptcy proceedings may find that financing is not available until their bankruptcy case has concluded. Others may be pleasantly surprised to find financing only to realize payments on these loans beyond their means.

Don't be discouraged if your first few attempts at financing fail or if you have to settle for your second or third choices of vehicles. With perseverance, and if needed a little polishing up of your tarnished credit, you should be able to obtain safe and reliable transportation despite a previous bout of bad credit or bankruptcy.

~Hope that Helps ~

Answer 3

Suzukis and vehicles like them have a bad reputation for rolling over in turns at low speeds. 4wd are expensive to maintain especally if you do ANY off roading. If you have money to throw away then get a 4wd and off road often. if not try something a little more practical especially for your first vehicle.

Answer 4

4wd. generally does not mean cheap on gas. If you are going to buy one, have it checked out by a mechanic. Used 4x4 usually means abused. I had a friend who had a Suzuki ZR-7 4x4 and he got rid of it because it had bad gas mileage even when not in 4x4.
Use Consumer Reports to do some research first.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/index.htm?EXTKEY=SY72CR0&CMP=KNC-CROBRANDY&HBX_OU=51&HBX_PK=consumer_report