[bravotwozero]

I'd have to concur with Revert on the leasing option. It's not a smart idea in the long run, and interest payments particularly make it a no-go, especially for someone who's going to be in an assload of debt already.

As for repair costs, they tend to be much lower in japanese cars, because they simply don't break down as easily as their american counterparts.

[Revert]

Originally Posted by heba

i suppose. lol

i was looking to buy a used car, adn i figured that the money im gunna be spending on repairs every month isnt worth it and id rather lease. so thats what i did. plus my mom is a freelancer so she can write off a good portion of the lease as business expense.

If you geta used honda you won't have any repair costs they run like new for well over 100K miles..just maintenance costs whihc you would get with a new car.

Certain tyopes of leases force you to buy the car at the end. Dealerships are especially fussy when it comes to the end of a lease, they will try and stick you for damage (minor dings and such)...

ITs good for you that your mum can do that!

[Revert]

Originally Posted by bravotwozero

I'd have to concur with Revert on the leasing option. It's not a smart idea in the long run, and interest payments particularly make it a no-go, especially for someone who's going to be in an assload of debt already.

As for repair costs, they tend to be much lower in japanese cars, because they simply don't break down as easily as their american counterparts.

heh i'm between a rock and a hard place..i don't have enough to buy a car and i can't lease...so yeah i'm stuck for now.

[YOUSUFofSD]

Originally Posted by Revert

heh i'm between a rock and a hard place..i don't have enough to buy a car and i can't lease...so yeah i'm stuck for now.

sucks bro, inshallah soon that won't be in issue though. all i can say is put your eye on an old civic or corolla, parts for these cars are cheap and everyone knows how to work on there....and they are actually pretty easy to work on them yourself.

[RestlessSoul]

Originally Posted by bravotwozero

Thanks, yousuf and RS. Another thing I was wondering about was mileage. How much mileage should I be looking for as a limit? What would be a 'good' number to be below in terms of miles travelled by the car?

it depends on the year of the car, but you can roughly estimate how many miles is 'normal' for the car by multiplying 12,000 by how old it is (12k is roughly how many miles people avg. per year). if the actual mileage is higher than this estimate, than be cautious. also, find out the ownership history and how those miles were obtained. I bought mine at 77k miles and would not have gone too far above that as a limit. you'll get at least 5-8 years out of the car then (at which point you can afford the ferrari )

i've never looked into leasing. is all maintenance work (oil changes and routine tune ups) covered during the leasing term or do you pay for that as well?

edit: this site is great for getting a sense of how much your car will cost if you buy from a dealer vs. private party: New Car Prices, Used Car Pricing, Car Reviews by Edmunds Car Buying Guide

[Laimuun]

we have to buy a car before I start the semester again in august. we currently have a 97 camry and the gas mileage we get out of it sucks. and since my husband has an hour commute (one way), filling up the tank every week is really killing us. and right now, buying a new car is not really an option. so what kind of cars get decent gas mileage? any recommendations?

[infamousbrown]

Originally Posted by Laimuun

we have to buy a car before I start the semester again in august. we currently have a 97 camry and the gas mileage we get out of it sucks. and since my husband has an hour commute (one way), filling up the tank every week is really killing us. and right now, buying a new car is not really an option. so what kind of cars get decent gas mileage? any recommendations?

Integra, Civic, Tercel. They'll give you 33mpg+ if you drive smart.

[Laimuun]

Originally Posted by infamousbrown

Integra, Civic, Tercel. They'll give you 33mpg+ if you drive smart.

even the older models?

[infamousbrown]

Originally Posted by Laimuun

even the older models?

Yup. My teg is a 95 and I'm getting 33mpg city 42mpg highway. The civic and tercel have smaller engines too.

But to get that kind of mileage you have to do this.

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by infamousbrown

But to get that kind of mileage you have to do this.

I only drive my car for about 40-50 miles per week. The link wouldn't affect the mileage me thinks would it?

[infamousbrown]

Originally Posted by wheelworks

I only drive my car for about 40-50 miles per week. The link wouldn't affect the mileage me thinks would it?

Sure it would.

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by infamousbrown

Sure it would.

Hmm I guess I'll try it then insha Allah. Except it takes ages to come to speed already =0P (1987 Honda Accord). It does have cruise control though.

[infamousbrown]

Originally Posted by wheelworks

Hmm I guess I'll try it then insha Allah. Except it takes ages to come to speed already =0P (1987 Honda Accord). It does have cruise control though.

1. Accelerate slowly

2. Brake as little as possible, coast to stops.

3. If the car is manual try and drive in 5th as much as possible so you keep your RPM down.

4. On the hwy don't go faster than 60mph.

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by infamousbrown

1. Accelerate slowly

2. Brake as little as possible, coast to stops.

3. If the car is manual try and drive in 5th as much as possible so you keep your RPM down.

4. On the hwy don't go faster than 60mph.

Out of the four, only number two is relevent hehe. I drive in the highway mebbe twice a month. Good advice though.

[Laimuun]

so, how are hyundais?