Bro interested on a 1st gen?

[priusenvy]

Originally Posted by ForTheGlory

Just note that Volkswagens in general have a horrible reliability reputation.

I was going to point that out, but then I checked Consumers Reports online and based on 2007 reliability, they predict "Better than average" for the Rabbit. I'd still proceed cautiously though.

[KandyRedCoi]

Originally Posted by sdtundra

well, we got our 2007 Camry CE Auto...pretty good for a base car, cruise control, steering wheel controls, CD player, etc...---for $17,000....they have the 2009 Camry LE's which add power seats for $17,900 with the automatic.

Great deal on the camrys for sure

He is a bit picky and we didnt have much time to test drive cars today
he tested a legacy pzev, and a scion xb, both 2008 brand new models
we also looked at the fit, civic and accord

To be continued...

[Boo]

Originally Posted by priusenvy

I was going to point that out, but then I checked Consumers Reports online and based on 2007 reliability, they predict "Better than average" for the Rabbit. I'd still proceed cautiously though.


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As a general matter I would not trust a 1 year old car's reliability record as a good predictor of that car's reliability as it gets older.

I know that in the several years immediately preceding 2007, CR didn't have sufficient data (responses from its readers) to give a reliability rating for the Rabbit/Golf. But I do recall years -- indeed decades -- of almost nothing but "worse than average" and "much worse than average" reliability ratings for the Rabbit/Golf and its sedan cousin Jetta.

[sdtundra]

Originally Posted by KandyRedCoi

Great deal on the camrys for sure

He is a bit picky and we didnt have much time to test drive cars today
he tested a legacy pzev, and a scion xb, both 2008 brand new models
we also looked at the fit, civic and accord

To be continued...

I would get the Scion especially if hes got a family, had I not gotten the Prius, i would have either gotten an Altima 2.5S CVT or Scion xB....speaking of that, take a look at the Nissan Altima, 20 gallon tank, same mileage about as a Camry, 175 hp and a niiice CVT, Smart Key like the Prius, only thing i didnt like was the rear headroom isnt that good if you're over 6 feet tall

[KandyRedCoi]

Originally Posted by sdtundra

I would get the Scion especially if hes got a family, had I not gotten the Prius, i would have either gotten an Altima 2.5S CVT or Scion xB....speaking of that, take a look at the Nissan Altima, 20 gallon tank, same mileage about as a Camry, 175 hp and a niiice CVT, Smart Key like the Prius, only thing i didnt like was the rear headroom isnt that good if you're over 6 feet tall

def going to check out the altima...as far as head room, he's only 5'7" or so, no worries

he said he also saw a few used 06 G35sedans, we will check them out as well

kinna hard cus he is picky...he wants to at least "floss" a little, and yes he is younger than me so you get the idea

[ForTheGlory]

Originally Posted by KandyRedCoi

def going to check out the altima...as far as head room, he's only 5'7" or so, no worries

he said he also saw a few used 06 G35sedans, we will check them out as well

kinna hard cus he is picky...he wants to at least "floss" a little, and yes he is younger than me so you get the idea

Did he blow the top off of the $10,000 limit? A 2006 G35 has got to be much more than that. They're really nice cars though; routinely rated near the top of the "Upscale Sedan" class by Consumer Reports.

[sdtundra]

My mom was lookin at G35's...Mossy Nissan in Poway that i've been communicating with has 2 2007's with around 23-26,000 miles priced around $27k....i also looked at Carmax in Kearny Mesa, took out an 06 that had a price of $24,000 with i think high 20,000-low 30,000 in mileage

[KandyRedCoi]

yes the limit went up to $20K since his gf, got a better job

sd, we saw a few g35s one in particular was a 2004 with 36K, looks brand new, with extended warranty thru carmax $23K out the door!!! (its a lil out of his budget) we'll keep looking

for used cars i think carmax is the best place to go, IMO

thanx again