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just because a car is listed in auto trader doesn't mean that you can't finance. many dealers list cars there to move them, & they will finance.
contours, deloreans & fiats, oh my!
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I wouldnt recomend a hyundai, that warranty comes in handy cause things break alot...Find an SVT, even if you pay a little more you WILL NOT be disapointed.
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Keep hunting for a Contour or a Cougar if you don't need the extra doors - each with a V-6, of course. The 4 cylinder is not all that bad in these cars either. Its a bit dated, but produces some respectable power to move the car along. Generally more reliable, & its a non-interference engine, so broken timing belts won't grenade the whole motor like on the Japanese cars.
Don't forget about the Mystique. They usually come standard with leather & a few other nice extras.
The Mazda was a good thought too, but I'd do a little reliability research on it first. I'm familiar with the Rotary cars, not the sedans.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by cvkillacontour98:
when it comes ot camry v6 they are prety cool but you can only get a v6 5 speed with a 2 door. and after a certain year you could only get a 5 speed on the 4 cylinder camrys and solaras.
Sadly, manual gearbox is no longer available with the V6 on Camry or Solara (not that the stick in either car makes it vastly more exciting to drive...just a lot quicker). 2001 was the final year for the V6/stick combo on the Camry, and 2002 for the Solara.
Too bad, too, since in the past year Toyota has unveiled its buttery smooth and powerful 3.3 Litre 3MZ-FE, which--backed by a limp-shifting, econo-minded slushbox--only posts mid-15's in the Camry & Solara. Nothing like being denied access to a great engine.
Camry is certainly a great all-around car if you think you can stand the anonymity and don't mind the floaty ride. But don't come looking for excitement unless it involves 3 pedals on the floor and a set of Eibach's and Tokico's.
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Before that: '95 Champ/Blue Contour GL V6 ATX
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Originally posted by topgunz_1:
I wouldnt recomend a hyundai, that warranty comes in handy cause things break alot...Find an SVT, even if you pay a little more you WILL NOT be disapointed.
Read consumer reports. Get back to me on the above once you do.
Hyundais have become extremely reliable since there new models introduced in 2001. Buying a used 1999 Contour with no warranty or buying a new 2004 with a 10yr warranty seems like a no-brainer to me. if your budget is 10K then get the best car you can with the money. Buying a car without a warranty complicates the matter if your on a budget due to the high cost of unforseeable repairs. If looking for dependabe transportation in a compact I can see no wrong with a NEW Hyundai.
Sure my SVT has been relaible but most people on this site [censored] and moan about the reliability!
Money doesn't always bring happiness. People with ten million dollars are no happier than people with nine million dollars ~ Hobart Brown
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Kari~
If you finance another car, don't go through the dealership. Talk to a bank or better yet a credit union first. Credit unions are alot easier to work with and almost always will have your best interest in mind first.
Find a vehicle you like, can afford, best suits your needs and not wants and then take that information to the bank/credit union.
Going through your own financial institution first will get you a better deal all around.
Good luck
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I suggest a 1998 Acura Integra GS sedan. It compares quite favorably to a Contour, has better reliability, is roughly the same size, and is pretty fun to drive. A quick check of the Carmax site shows several available for $11,000, so you should be able to do better in a private sale for under $10,000.
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Originally posted by Fmr12B:
My suggestion would be a Hyundai Elantra GLS for $9,995 or lower.
The Elantra came in 2nd place in Car & Drivers comparo test of 10 budget compacts.
They raved about the engine 140HP, standard features list is very long and it handled well. Don't forget the 10yr warranty.
Current price in my Sunday paper are GLS 5spd or Auto for $9,995.
I would give the new Suzuki lineup a chance as well if your looking to keep it around $10K as financing is cheaper/easier on a new vehicle.
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an integra is so much smaller than a contour. maybe it's about the same as an escort
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Quote:
Kari~
If you finance another car, don't go through the dealership. Talk to a bank or better yet a credit union first. Credit unions are alot easier to work with and almost always will have your best interest in mind first.
Find a vehicle you like, can afford, best suits your needs and not wants and then take that information to the bank/credit union.
Going through your own financial institution first will get you a better deal all around.
Good luck
Mike
That works for some people, but not usually younger people without extensive (10 years) banking history.
On my Mazda6, My bank (WellsFargo) offered 13%, my employee credit union offered 7%, and Mazda offered 3%. And it wasn't a special deal rate either.
The loan officer at my bank just flat out told me that they'd never be able to get anywhere near the rate offered by a dealership on a car. The dealership has a vested interest in moving that car off the lot and will offer whatever it takes -- a bank is the one taking the risk and wants to cover themselves.
With a horrible market for both new and used cars loan rates have plummetted into the range of 0-4% for new cars and 4-6% for used cars. At best a really good credit union might knock off 1% on a used car, but there's just no competing with the new car rates.
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