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Need Advice - Buying a Car
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Posted on 12/23/2013 2:02:00 PM PST by Peter W. Kessler

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To: UB355

>>My advice is once they decide on what they want to go home an fax price requests to at least three dealers. Don’t use The manufacture’s web site. Deal with the lowest price dealer or take the lowest quote to favorite dealer.

When I bought my Mustang last month, I used Truecar.com to get actual dealer prices and got a really good deal.


21 posted on 12/23/2013 2:14:06 PM PST by Bryanw92 (Sic semper tyrannis)
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Pretty much the same running gear in these cars. The Elantra advertisements are showing zero down, zero% financing for 72 months. I have a 2009 Sonata that has been bullet proof. My sister has a 2011 Elantra; its been great.


22 posted on 12/23/2013 2:14:16 PM PST by joelt
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To: Peter W. Kessler

what has been your experience with the Hyundai / KIA?...Never had a KIA but all my buddies love the. My last three Hyundais have all performed well with 340,000 on my 2002, 350,561 on my 2005 and about 100,000 on my 2007 (retired now). Looking to lease a Cadillac or a Mercedes now just because I deserve one. BTW, only problem with Jap or Koreans that I have seen (or felt) is the seats wear out.


23 posted on 12/23/2013 2:14:30 PM PST by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Have you considered a mazda? I have a five speed Mazda 3. It’s awesome!


24 posted on 12/23/2013 2:16:02 PM PST by aberaussie
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To: UB355

People still use fax?

It’s 2013, almost 2014.


25 posted on 12/23/2013 2:17:18 PM PST by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Depends on what’s your budget.

If something basic, then a Kia Soul would probably be good. Maximum space, good MPG, and reasonable price.

If something small, then you could go either way (H or K), just go with subjective measurements (personal comfort, looks, etc).

Overall I’ve found the Hyundai to be superior, but typically costs a little more.

Check on 100k mile warranty. Not transferable, but there may be subtle differences between brands.


26 posted on 12/23/2013 2:17:54 PM PST by RangerM
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To: Peter W. Kessler

If you are also considering a Subaru, avoid green Foresters.

;^)


27 posted on 12/23/2013 2:18:07 PM PST by Disambiguator
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Hyundai and Kia are the same company. Kia is the upscale version of the Hyundai.


28 posted on 12/23/2013 2:18:39 PM PST by Ouderkirk (To the left, everything must evidence that this or that strand of leftist theory is true)
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To: Peter W. Kessler

I owned a 2003 Hyundai Accent, just basic transportation that I used to drive to our satellite facilities. I put 250K on the car over about 10 years. Every part on it was original except the timing belt (replaced water pumps with timing belt). Never replaced a CV joint, the clutch, an alternator, or anything else. It did start leaking oil around the front main seal. When my youngest son recently got his license, I brought a wrecked 2004 Accent with just over 100K miles for $700. I took the sheet metal off my 2003 and put on his 2004 and it runs great.

I don’t know anything about KIAs but my experience with Hyundais has been very positive. I have considered buying a Genesis for my wife.


29 posted on 12/23/2013 2:22:21 PM PST by wfu_deacons
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To: Beowulf9

May I recommend that you consider the Elantra? I personally believe the Hyundai is a little more refined than is the Kia although they are joined at the hip as car companies using common parts. I’ve also owned a Kia.

Everyone who I know at the local dealership recommend them(and I know them well and have driven for them)and I own one myself in addition to a Sonata. I still come down on the side of the Elantra and I would recommend the Limited fully loaded, although the GLS with the premium package is quite nice as well. There is a good selection now available.

You can get the Elantra with a manual if you really want one. But I would really recommend the “Preferred Package” that comes with heated front seats, steering wheel audio controls, Bluetooth, and front fog lamps. Mine listed for $19,600 and I got it for $16,200 with incentives. But it has the automatic. I saw one with the manual and it had the Homelink mirror and as I recall it stickered for in the $18’s. This is a most excellent car.


30 posted on 12/23/2013 2:23:56 PM PST by RichardW
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To: FreedomPoster

The company I quit a few months ago used fax to announce their Facebook social media campaign to us managers.

No internet allowed at the stores. No direct deposit. POS/inventory system from 1985. Manually operated shipping and receiving for 50,000 square foot warehouses.

Do you see why I quit?


31 posted on 12/23/2013 2:24:01 PM PST by Dexter Morgan (Everyone hides who they are.)
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To: Peter W. Kessler
If Yer Gonn'a Do It, Do It Right


32 posted on 12/23/2013 2:24:07 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true .. I have no proof .. but they're true.)
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To: Bryanw92

ovulate...OMG...that’s awesome!


33 posted on 12/23/2013 2:26:07 PM PST by nascarnation (Wish everyone see a "Gay Kwanzaa")
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Found the car for your son. He will really like it.
http://www.seriouswheels.com/pics-1960-1969/1969-Dodge-Charger-General-Lee-DOH-Jump-Swamp-1600x1200.jpg


34 posted on 12/23/2013 2:26:52 PM PST by minnesota_bound
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To: Peter W. Kessler

Please, do not buy a honda civic, I know they are good cars and you can really drive them into the ground, but they seem to have a very deleterious effect on people’s ability to drive properly.

Kid just bought a Kia Sonata, or Sedonna, I can’t remember, she is very, extremely happy with it.


35 posted on 12/23/2013 2:28:03 PM PST by jocon307
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To: Peter W. Kessler
Son wants a new Honda Civic. I know they're probably the best small car on the market, but they're very expensive per pound.

I have never in my life heard anyone discuss the cost per pound on a car. LOL

We are a 5 Honda family, but if you're not looking for the "best small car on the market" any of the others will do.

36 posted on 12/23/2013 2:29:25 PM PST by BlueMondaySkipper (Involuntarily subsidizing the parasite class since 1981)
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To: Ouderkirk

I think it maybe the reverse. Hyundai being the higher quality and I believe when I bought my hyundai the kias were only offering a 7 year warranty.

I like my Hyundai but would have been better off going the Mercedes 300 route mentioned above.

Just didn’t want another headache of someone else’s at the time and wanted have reliable transportation.

Hyundai Accent has provided a great ride to work and back for the past 10 months.

Note: Hyundai accents did not come with a spare tire when I bought mine.


37 posted on 12/23/2013 2:29:45 PM PST by BookaT
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One of my brothers has an upper range Hyundai sedan and loves it for its gas economy, reliability, and value. My other brother has a Honda Civic that he bought new twelve years ago and has maintained scrupulously. After 200,000+ miles, that Civic still runs like a top.

A used Civic, even an older model, might be a good choice if your son is willing to settle. My brother intends on getting a new Civic, but not before Honda has had another year or two to remedy some of the reliability and styling issues in the new model.

38 posted on 12/23/2013 2:29:58 PM PST by Rockingham
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To: Peter W. Kessler

The Honda Civic is a nice little car, but something bigger might be safer.


39 posted on 12/23/2013 2:30:41 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Peter W. Kessler

1st car?

If so then a ‘63 Impala w/283 & a Powerglide transmission.

16 - 25 Y.O. Male- insurance will be cheaper with the Tank, He can haul all His Friends around at one time and they pitch in for gas.

When the 1st wreck happens the other car WILL lose His will still be driveable.


40 posted on 12/23/2013 2:31:23 PM PST by mabarker1 (Please, Somebody Impeach the kenyan!!!!)
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