02-20-2018, 07:01 PM | #11 |
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02-20-2018, 07:20 PM | #12 |
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When I was in my first job, I leased a ‘97 Honda Accord for $160-something per month plus tax (total bill was around $180).
I ended up only keeping the car for 19 out of the 24 month lease - when I did the lease return, I just paid off the remaining 5 months instead of negotiating an early termination. Just was too cheap...
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02-20-2018, 07:27 PM | #13 |
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Koreans used to be rough on over mileage charges on leases. Hopefully they have fallen in line with other manufactures by now
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02-20-2018, 08:15 PM | #14 |
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The only issue with leasing is the mileage limit; if you're going to drive a lot, you're not going to be happy when you return the vehicle.
My vote is to go with a gently used Civic or Accord. They may be appliances, but they're well built and pretty fun to drive. |
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02-20-2018, 09:39 PM | #16 |
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I knew a guy who worked at an auto salvage yard dismantling cars for parts.
I asked him the same question, and his reply was “Nissan Sentra”. Probably a bit cheaper than a comparable Civic.
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02-21-2018, 09:51 AM | #17 |
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I thought Nissan had a pretty bad reputation recently - especially compared to the other Japanese brands.
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02-21-2018, 10:30 AM | #18 | |
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02-21-2018, 01:21 PM | #20 |
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The new Honda Fit Sport. It looks weird but has incredible room and holds it value very well. Lease deals are great on it.
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