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Need advice on buying a used car (2012 Hyundai Accent)
kolath ^ | 04/16/2014 | kolath

Posted on 04/16/2014 7:04:10 PM PDT by Kolath

I'm looking to buy a new vehicle after my old one (2005 Hyundai Accent) hit the 110000 mile mark. I've nicked-named it the "old gray mare"

I'll be going to the same Hyundai dealer who sold me the previous Accent. I'm looking at a 2012 Accent which was a lease and it only has 6176 miles on it.

Auto Check is "clean" and it's Hyundai "Certified Pre-Owned" (and under it's original warranty).

Any advice you can offer to make this a smooth transaction, save some money, and avoid pitfalls?

FYI: I'm already pre-approved by my local credit union (helps to have a 800+ credit score).

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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I had a Nephew who got taken by a dealer the worst I have ever heard of. He just had to have a Honda Civic when they were really hot sellers.

He traded in a two year old Toyota extra-cab 4wd pickup which was about as minty as they get. Perfect in every way and low mileage. I checked the various dealer books and the Toyota was actually worth a little bit more than the new Honda.

They gave him $3500 trade-in and charged him sticker for the Honda. They had a live one and knew it. The nearest I could figure, is they made around $7,500.00 off him.


41 posted on 04/16/2014 7:50:18 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8: verses 38 and 39. "For I am persuaded".)
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To: Kolath
A brand new one is only $2,000 more than that for the base model with standard transmission.

What trim level (GLS, GS, SE) and what type of transmission?

42 posted on 04/16/2014 7:51:59 PM PDT by IYAS9YAS (Has anyone seen my tagline? It was here yesterday. I seem to have misplaced it.)
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To: Kolath

I could tell you a thing or two about cars, but what do I know? lol


43 posted on 04/16/2014 7:52:47 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: RegulatorCountry

checked carfax. Used as a lease for 10 months....last oil change was at 6176 miles (July 26, 2013).

No other issues of note.

Current milage 6176.


44 posted on 04/16/2014 7:55:09 PM PDT by Kolath
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To: norwaypinesavage

Friend of mine owns a hyundai dealership in west edmonton. There is no markup on new, it’s pretty low as is. That said, I’d probably go for the more solid elantra, though it’s all about what you are comfortable paying.

The money is in used cars and tradeins. For price of new with foreign makes, there’s not much fudge factor.

Now domestic is a whole different story.


45 posted on 04/16/2014 7:55:33 PM PDT by Bulwyf
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To: IYAS9YAS

gs, auto


46 posted on 04/16/2014 7:56:33 PM PDT by Kolath
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To: Kolath

My question would be “Why are you buying a new car?” Only to be followed up with, “Why are you not paying cash if you must buy a new car?”


47 posted on 04/16/2014 7:56:34 PM PDT by blackdog (There is no such thing as healing, only a balance between destructive and constructive forces.)
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To: Alberta's Child

I have a 2003 Trailblazer with 299,978 miles as of this evening. Original engine, replaced alternator and battery only. Still has the original brakes, shocks and exhaust. Still gets 22-24 mpg.


48 posted on 04/16/2014 8:03:31 PM PDT by A_Tradition_Continues (formerly known as Politicalwit ...05/28/98 Class of '98)
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To: Kolath

Ten months is not a typical lease term. Repo?

6176 miles in late July of last year, 6176 miles as of today? It hasn’t been moved an inch to be test driven or washed in almost eight months?

Carfax should also tell you how long this particular dealer has been in possession of the car. If they’re offering Certified on it, it’s a Hyundai dealer. Leased from them or brought in from elsewhere?

Sorry to be throwing doubt into the equation, but you’ve got to do your due diligence on a used car. Could be nothing, and you can buy it with a clear conscience. Could be something, and you’ll be dodging a bullet.


49 posted on 04/16/2014 8:06:55 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: Kolath

I would recommend a Ford Fusion. My wife has had three of them and they are great cars. She leases them for 2 to 3 years.


50 posted on 04/16/2014 8:10:07 PM PDT by TNoldman (AN AMERICAN FOR A MUSLIM/BHO FREE AMERICA.)
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To: A_Tradition_Continues
Very well done!

Mine's a 1994 model. It turns 20 years old this year. The problem you eventually face is that some things break down over time, regardless of how many miles you put on a vehicle. Electronic components are a good example of this.

51 posted on 04/16/2014 8:12:23 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("I've never seen such a conclave of minstrels in my life.")
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To: LostInBayport

I worked for 1.5 years as a courier using my own car. That’s how I racked up 332,000 miles in 14 years, about 50,000 in the last year.


52 posted on 04/16/2014 8:26:00 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished)
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To: RegulatorCountry

Reading the car fax more on that one and I agree with your concern. Why has it been sitting on the lost for so long? Hmmmm.....thank you for giving my time to think about it.

I do have two others in mind (2012 Fiesta and a 2012 Versa) and the Car Faxes show they haven’t been sitting on the lot as long (they have “normal milages” of 27k & 26k respectively....plus they are both listed as rentals). Both are still under warranty while the Fiesta is a “Ford Certified” Pre-Owned.


53 posted on 04/16/2014 8:31:50 PM PDT by Kolath
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To: Kolath

It may or may not be a problem. Don’t let it scare you away until you know there’s some reason to be. It could be perfectly legit with no problems. Or, it could have problems.


54 posted on 04/16/2014 8:36:37 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry

What should I say to the dealer?

“Say, the CarFax says this vehicle has been sitting on the lot since last year....why?”

“What has been done to maintain the vehicle?”


55 posted on 04/16/2014 8:58:10 PM PDT by Kolath
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To: sheana
I think that's the BEST idea!

A friend today was telling me about their cars - 2 Mercedes. Her husband works for Daimler. One is a company car that gets replaced every 8k miles. They get at a special rate for her car - it's an SUV they lease for 200/month.

I guess they used to have a friends and family program that has ended now. DANG!

56 posted on 04/16/2014 9:03:22 PM PDT by Aria ( 2008 & 2012 weren't elections - they were coup d'etats.)
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To: Kolath

Just be straightforward. “I like the car and would like to buy it, but it’s been on the lot for eight months. That’s unusual for a low mile Hyundai Accent at such a decent price. Have there been any issues with the vehicle of which I would want to be aware? Has it had any mechanical problems or bodywork that might not show up on a Carfax report?”

At least they’re confident that it’s been fixed whatever it was, if indeed there ever was anything wrong with the car, given the Certified warranty.


57 posted on 04/16/2014 9:08:21 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: RegulatorCountry

If I want to buy this vehicle, should I require that they do full oil service and check/replace other fluids?


58 posted on 04/16/2014 9:09:11 PM PDT by Kolath
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To: RegulatorCountry

BTW....thanks for the advice


59 posted on 04/16/2014 9:11:19 PM PDT by Kolath
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To: Kolath

Everything’s negotiable. It’s apparently been eight months since the oil was changed. Even with little to no miles on the car it may make sense to do it. Cost is minimal to the dealer to do so since they’re doing it themselves.


60 posted on 04/16/2014 9:12:39 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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