I'm thinking about buying a used Honda Civic and trading in my 2002 Chevy Cavalier in to put towards the Civic. I'd even be willing to buy a Civic that's older than the Cavalier and with higher mileage. Is this a good idea? Would I be able to find a used Civic for 8K or under at a dealership (I would want to finance it). Oh, I'm still paying on the Cavalier to--currently owe 4K on it ($250 monthly payments). I'd like to keep the payments near the same if I do get the Civic. I just REALLY WANT an import car. I need advice in this matter please!!!
2007-10-24 17:57:41 · 5 answers · asked by CaliDude 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I've found buying a used Civic to be a money wasting proposition, especially from a dealership. They retain value so well, and dealers mark them up so much that you simply don't get your money's worth by buying used.
I would personally only buy new if I were looking for Honda. You can often buy the least equipped Honda NEW for not much more money than buying a well-equipped used model.
Something to think about....
2007-10-24 18:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting rid of the Cavalier is a good idea. Im a chevrolet man, so that takes alot to say, but civics are so much more reliable and longer lasting. They hold their value much better also. ABout trading in......never do that. You will get burned everytime. Those guys have to make a living you know. So I would list your car on Ebay. I have done this several times. Ive sold six cars on ebay now. I have never had a bad experience. Get what you want out of the car. Take the cash and put it down on a civic. You can probably look in the local classifieds like a "bargain Mart" paper and find some granny trying to sell her civic cause they took her license. Haha. Seriously though, look locally and buy private party. Lots make money because the car cost you more.----Ray
------1970 Chevelle SS------1999 Corvette------2006 Silverado----1956 Chevy-----1931 Chevy Sedan
2007-10-25 01:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will only gain if you buy at least as new and with half the mileage. Remember you are buying miles. If you can get what you owe out of the Cavalier and find a Civic or Corolla with low miles it would pay you in the long run. Hondas and Toyotas are the best cars on the road (IMHO) but they are priced higher than other brands new. I would also look at a new Nissan Versa if you could find one at a good price. I like mine.. CVT transmission, small on the outside and big on the inside.. 26 mpg city and 32 mpg highway..
2007-10-25 01:12:41 · answer #3 · answered by the_buccaru 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think this would be the best move that you would every do . i own a 91 Honda accord with 298000 miles on it an i turn down a 98 Pontiac grand prix it needs paint an a little cleaning but i love it i hope you can swing the deal to get this car i know you will be happy to
2007-10-25 01:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by the o2 sensor is also called oxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the civic will last u 10 times longer, so u figure it out
2007-10-25 01:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋