Car buying experiences

[sdduuuude]

[quote=donaldduckmoore]Looks like Mazda has good deal, but what about toyota, honda, or lexus?[/quote]

That’s for you to find out and report back !
Good luck out there.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Volvo XC90:

Early XC90s with T-6 engines are a mess but the V8 and the 2006 T5 have relatively no history of issues. I own a T5 and its underpowered in my opinion so i would recommend the V8 but otherwise its a nice ride and I have had no issues other than replacing the tires and brakes.

xc90s have tanked in value and you can probably pick one up rather cheap. The gas mileage is on par with some of the other models mentioned, room for 7 and built like a tank. The redesign was cancelled but a facelift is scheduled for 2012. 2007 yr and later have ipod integration. The stereo system is Fiber optic so if you decide to buy one, make sure it has all the options you need bc its hard to upgrade.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Volvo XC90:

Early XC90s with T-6 engines are a mess but the V8 and the 2006 T5 have relatively no history of issues. I own a T5 and its underpowered in my opinion so i would recommend the V8 but otherwise its a nice ride and I have had no issues other than replacing the tires and brakes.

xc90s have tanked in value and you can probably pick one up rather cheap. The gas mileage is on par with some of the other models mentioned, room for 7 and built like a tank. The redesign was cancelled but a facelift is scheduled for 2012. 2007 yr and later have ipod integration. The stereo system is Fiber optic so if you decide to buy one, make sure it has all the options you need bc its hard to upgrade.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Volvo XC90:

Early XC90s with T-6 engines are a mess but the V8 and the 2006 T5 have relatively no history of issues. I own a T5 and its underpowered in my opinion so i would recommend the V8 but otherwise its a nice ride and I have had no issues other than replacing the tires and brakes.

xc90s have tanked in value and you can probably pick one up rather cheap. The gas mileage is on par with some of the other models mentioned, room for 7 and built like a tank. The redesign was cancelled but a facelift is scheduled for 2012. 2007 yr and later have ipod integration. The stereo system is Fiber optic so if you decide to buy one, make sure it has all the options you need bc its hard to upgrade.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Volvo XC90:

Early XC90s with T-6 engines are a mess but the V8 and the 2006 T5 have relatively no history of issues. I own a T5 and its underpowered in my opinion so i would recommend the V8 but otherwise its a nice ride and I have had no issues other than replacing the tires and brakes.

xc90s have tanked in value and you can probably pick one up rather cheap. The gas mileage is on par with some of the other models mentioned, room for 7 and built like a tank. The redesign was cancelled but a facelift is scheduled for 2012. 2007 yr and later have ipod integration. The stereo system is Fiber optic so if you decide to buy one, make sure it has all the options you need bc its hard to upgrade.

[LAAFTERHOURS]

Volvo XC90:

Early XC90s with T-6 engines are a mess but the V8 and the 2006 T5 have relatively no history of issues. I own a T5 and its underpowered in my opinion so i would recommend the V8 but otherwise its a nice ride and I have had no issues other than replacing the tires and brakes.

xc90s have tanked in value and you can probably pick one up rather cheap. The gas mileage is on par with some of the other models mentioned, room for 7 and built like a tank. The redesign was cancelled but a facelift is scheduled for 2012. 2007 yr and later have ipod integration. The stereo system is Fiber optic so if you decide to buy one, make sure it has all the options you need bc its hard to upgrade.

[werewolf34]

My 2 cents

1) Figure out the car you want to buy. Go test drive vehicles at the dealerships
2) Figure out what the ‘market value’ of the vehicle is–Edmunds, NADA, KBB, Manheim pricing
3) Buy private party. You get service records and you get to suss out the owner.
4) Get a vehicle pre-purchase inspection before you actually buy
5) Cash is king so bargain hard enough you feel you got a fair deal in a recession economy.

Dealerships are a waste of time unless you absolutely need a new vehicle or a lease

[werewolf34]

My 2 cents

1) Figure out the car you want to buy. Go test drive vehicles at the dealerships
2) Figure out what the ‘market value’ of the vehicle is–Edmunds, NADA, KBB, Manheim pricing
3) Buy private party. You get service records and you get to suss out the owner.
4) Get a vehicle pre-purchase inspection before you actually buy
5) Cash is king so bargain hard enough you feel you got a fair deal in a recession economy.

Dealerships are a waste of time unless you absolutely need a new vehicle or a lease

[werewolf34]

My 2 cents

1) Figure out the car you want to buy. Go test drive vehicles at the dealerships
2) Figure out what the ‘market value’ of the vehicle is–Edmunds, NADA, KBB, Manheim pricing
3) Buy private party. You get service records and you get to suss out the owner.
4) Get a vehicle pre-purchase inspection before you actually buy
5) Cash is king so bargain hard enough you feel you got a fair deal in a recession economy.

Dealerships are a waste of time unless you absolutely need a new vehicle or a lease

[werewolf34]

My 2 cents

1) Figure out the car you want to buy. Go test drive vehicles at the dealerships
2) Figure out what the ‘market value’ of the vehicle is–Edmunds, NADA, KBB, Manheim pricing
3) Buy private party. You get service records and you get to suss out the owner.
4) Get a vehicle pre-purchase inspection before you actually buy
5) Cash is king so bargain hard enough you feel you got a fair deal in a recession economy.

Dealerships are a waste of time unless you absolutely need a new vehicle or a lease

[werewolf34]

My 2 cents

1) Figure out the car you want to buy. Go test drive vehicles at the dealerships
2) Figure out what the ‘market value’ of the vehicle is–Edmunds, NADA, KBB, Manheim pricing
3) Buy private party. You get service records and you get to suss out the owner.
4) Get a vehicle pre-purchase inspection before you actually buy
5) Cash is king so bargain hard enough you feel you got a fair deal in a recession economy.

Dealerships are a waste of time unless you absolutely need a new vehicle or a lease

[ralphfurley]

Ever consider the Ford Escape Hybrid? Gets better mileage than the Toyota, Honda, and Lexus crossovers. And is cheaper than their hybrid counterparts. You also get a $1500k tax credit if you buy one now. Plus, Obama has one. 😀

I used Edmund’s when buying my last car. Worked out pretty good. Got $700 below invoice. Figured that was ok.

[ralphfurley]

Ever consider the Ford Escape Hybrid? Gets better mileage than the Toyota, Honda, and Lexus crossovers. And is cheaper than their hybrid counterparts. You also get a $1500k tax credit if you buy one now. Plus, Obama has one. 😀

I used Edmund’s when buying my last car. Worked out pretty good. Got $700 below invoice. Figured that was ok.

[ralphfurley]

Ever consider the Ford Escape Hybrid? Gets better mileage than the Toyota, Honda, and Lexus crossovers. And is cheaper than their hybrid counterparts. You also get a $1500k tax credit if you buy one now. Plus, Obama has one. 😀

I used Edmund’s when buying my last car. Worked out pretty good. Got $700 below invoice. Figured that was ok.

[ralphfurley]

Ever consider the Ford Escape Hybrid? Gets better mileage than the Toyota, Honda, and Lexus crossovers. And is cheaper than their hybrid counterparts. You also get a $1500k tax credit if you buy one now. Plus, Obama has one. 😀

I used Edmund’s when buying my last car. Worked out pretty good. Got $700 below invoice. Figured that was ok.

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