ZONDOmindTRIX Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Im looking into buying a certified used car but really dont know too much about them so I was looking for some suggestions. I was thinking of a 2008 vehicle which is reliable and good on gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Leiting Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Toyota Camerys have a good reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalClegg Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 08 is a good year for the new body style of Honda Accord. Options for motor are 190 horse 4 cyclinder or 273 horsepower V6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFC_Achilles Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I really like my new spectra, its great on gas and ive yet to have any issues with it. Im not sure what your price range is but mine is an 09 and I got it for 13,500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorporalClegg Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I really like my new spectra' date=' its great on gas and ive yet to have any issues with it. Im not sure what your price range is but mine is an 09 and I got it for 13,500[/quote'] A f*cking KIA?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFC_Achilles Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 A f*cking KIA?! Thats what I said too, but its a nice car and ill be able to drive the **** out of that thing for a while with no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingVic85 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 the new Chevy Cruze is nice and gets up to 40 miles a gallon Its coming out this year i believe so it doesnt quite meet your qualifications but it shouldnt be too expensive. no more than 15,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFC_Achilles Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Im glad to see ford and chevy rebounding finally since they are making good quality cars, ill probably get rid of my spectra in a little and get one of the cars they are putting out now. I like those ford fusions, they seem pretty nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BareKnuckle Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 A 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5. Fast, very reliable and good on gas. Oh yeah, they look nice and are affordable. I want to buy an 08 Infiniti G37s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UFC_Achilles Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I was thinking about getting one of the new camaros with my signing bonus, but 22-23 thousand is a bit out of my range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJSMAN Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Im looking into buying a certified used car but really dont know too much about them so I was looking for some suggestions. I was thinking of a 2008 vehicle which is reliable and good on gas. Get one that the seats lay back for the chicks...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightymunchkin Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Go to your local library and pick up a book called Lemonade. It's a book that goes through the positives and negatives of a whole range of cars. They put out a new edition every year, one for new cars and one for used. I found it really helpful when I bought my car. Just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BESERKER Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Im looking into buying a certified used car but really dont know too much about them so I was looking for some suggestions. I was thinking of a 2008 vehicle which is reliable and good on gas. A 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer will get you from A to B ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHenry Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Audi's and infinitis are very nice. Theyre borderline luxury cars so you can buy a 07 08 model for a fair price while still getting tons of quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIMBOB Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Germans, Classy and realiable but they are worst value cars out there. Americans, Big and optioned but be on good terms with your mechanic and petrol station attendant. Japan, Small but reliable. Italians, You?ll love it more than any other car you have or will ever own but you will hate it more than any car you will ever own. Learn your bus routes. Korea, ?Oh you drive one of them? but the value and workmanship is considerable, not for the show ponies. Australia, They make cars??? English, Mortgage the house and sell that spare kidney. India, Who knows they could be great cars but I have my pride. Honestly with the current crop of cars around you just can?t beat the Asians. Oh and never buy the first of its generation, the 2nd release will always have much less issues. When going 2nd hand warrantly means little, full check by a proper and trusted mechanic means a lot. I have had 3 cars checked out and paid 200 to the mech each time ($600), as a result of these inspections I have talked the seller down a further 2500 total. A $1000 option when new lifts the 2nd hand price by about $300. Don't but a car without log books unless it is 30% cheaper than similar cars with log books. Beserker, Is that an evo or just a kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim_A Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Im looking into buying a certified used car but really dont know too much about them so I was looking for some suggestions. I was thinking of a 2008 vehicle which is reliable and good on gas. Best car i ever bought was a mitsubishi outlander. I beat this car to ****, it was 4WD and i got it stuck in ditches, drove it 140,000 miles, never did any maintenance, never took care of it and 6 years and all those miles later its still going strong when i use it. The mileage isnt great. In city i get 15MPG with it. Highway with midgrade i get about 25MPG. But the car is comfortable, reliable and its a beast when it comes to repairs. 140,000 miles and i replaced the breaks once. Thats the only major maintenance it has ever needed. So if your looking for a good family SUV i recommend the outlander. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randomfightfan Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 if you are willing to wait about a year you can buy a nissan with color changing paint you'll probably have to take out a loan and sell your left nut to science to be able to afford it but it would still be cool to have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookster Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 this would save you a few pennys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BESERKER Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 R8's are fun to drive ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunianbulldog Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 this would save you a few pennys WOW that's miles better than the EVO and GTO - sorry Bez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BESERKER Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 2008 Nissans' are nice > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkReflection Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 2008 Toyota Yaris would fit the bill. Great car...great price...(Around 12,000 for a NEW 2010..so obviously the 08 would be cheaper) reliable...and fuel efficient. Cheers -DR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesomnambulist Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm assuming you're in the US; when I was over a month or two ago, I rented a Dodge Calibre and was impressed - good on fuel, well equipped and good space engineering. Looked pretty nice too, and watching the advertisements on local tv it seems you can pick them up used at a pretty good price. Plus, if any large rental company uses a car they tend to be pretty reliable and cheap to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BESERKER Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 2008 BMW's are reliable transportation : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonie Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 If you are in the US and need a reliable place to buy: http://www.carmax.com . They only sell used, so their rep is on the line. They also sell really close to Blue Book, so there is no negotiatiating, You can search their entire inventory across the country online, price/options/milage/comparisons, and have it shipped cheaply. You can shop from home and not even bother going in until you find the exact car you want to test drive. They will even have the local dealership look at specific things for you: like if you want to know if a model has with either the electrical outlet or lighter, or a particular smell, they will check. I still drive an "03 Expedition that I found online in '05 from Carmax, and I will be buying my next car there too. You can buy an extended warranty, but you may still get a factory warranty on some 08's with lower miles. 2 years out is great since you pay a better price, not the new car markup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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