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- ironeus, on 08/01/2008, -0/+13Even if the cost of used fuel-efficient cars rises, it depreciates nearly 50% of its MSRP in the first 2-3 years which makes for a bargain if the mileage is right!
- Tenlow, on 06/27/2008, -1/+12It sucks because I'm in the market for a Civic and the prices just keep going up. A $2500 civic now costs $4500.
- yaroze, on 06/27/2008, -0/+8I miss my old 91 CRX, it constantly got 45 mph
- AxsToro, on 06/27/2008, -0/+8To those digging me down. I have 2 friends with Geos and my cousin has a Geo.
The ones my friends have both look like *****, and break down at least once a month. THe one my cousin has actually looks decent, but still breaks down a lot. - inactive, on 06/27/2008, -1/+8I dont know what to say about this article, it seems to push the idea of buying 3-4 year older hybrids.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geo_Metro
35 - 45 MPG, and much cheaper than a used hybrid. - winmywii, on 06/27/2008, -0/+7That's the only reason I buy used cars.
- AxsToro, on 06/27/2008, -4/+10Geos are horrible cars.
- buba1243, on 06/26/2008, -3/+9New cars no matter what the MPG are never worth the price drop if you are buying to save money on gas. Now if you just want one to be cool then go right ahead.
- Zippo, on 06/27/2008, -2/+7New cars cost too ***** much... it's no wonder people are buying used ones.
- atomicrobot, on 06/27/2008, -0/+5I think it's insanity to drop $20k on a prius. Let's imagine for a moment you buy a 1989 Mercedes 300E for $3,000. That's a difference of $17,000 so you can, what, save $20 on a full fill up? You'd have to fill up on gas 850 times to break even. Let's say you fill up twice a month. That's 35 years.
SAVE YOUR MONEY PEOPLE! Invest, save, donate, or go see the seven wonders of the world. - cowsgonemadd3, on 06/27/2008, -2/+7Why does anyone want a MINI vs say a civic or corolla that gets VERY close to the same fuel mileage and has a TON more space....I dont get it.
- alexbox, on 06/27/2008, -1/+6Tenlow, you are right. I have had multiple offers on my 93 Geo Metro for more than 2,000. I wasn't really planning on selling it, but hell if someone is willing to pay that much for it, thats fine for me. I just don't know if I want to give up the 48mpg.
- JByrd, on 06/27/2008, -0/+5I've got an 89 BMW 325...not great gas mileage, 25-30 mpg, but it's also much quicker than most any honda/toyota. + I gave only $2000 for it and it hasn't given me one problem in over a year.
- zdiggler, on 06/27/2008, -1/+6I don't really care about Fuel Economy. I look at Monthly Cost of running a car. I usually buy a good nice used car for cash, no APR, less insurance, NO CAR PAYMENT! My current car have 350 V8 in there and cost me $80 to fill it up every 2 weeks but still cheaper then running a Pirus or a Brand New Fuel Saver.
- NonLeftistDiggr, on 06/27/2008, -0/+5My friend used to drive a group of us to practice in a 3 speed Geo, he would speed when we were late. A 3 speed geo at 90 mph in 3rd....errrr.... top gear sounds like 10,000 monkeys in on PCP.
- TomTruelle, on 06/27/2008, -0/+4Or maybe Hyundais. Although, they are one and the same.
- Konrad9, on 06/27/2008, -0/+4I can't figure out if it's a typo or not but I am laughing anyways.
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+4Gas prices are getting really high aren't they?
Just the other day.. a KIA pulled up to a gas station, filled up, and was worth twice as much when it drove away!
http://www.instantrimshot.com/ - inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+4For me it was being tired of driving old junkers that always needed a little more money to fix this or that.
- Rikkochet, on 06/27/2008, -0/+4That would be 50% of its tires... And a few sheets of paneling... And of course the bumper.
- cowsgonemadd3, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3Thats true is most but not all cases. Usually there is more than one reason to get a new car.
- dizilbdog, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3Yeah I just went car shopping at Honda. They won't budge on price on the new Fit, and a civic used is like 15,000 miles is still like 15,000 dollars. They are jacking up prices on small cars and letting SUV and trucks just sit on the side. I mean it's a honda fit and you can't negotiate come on now.
- expert01, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3I know what you mean. I've been aching for a ~92 Honda Prelude (best body style for a four-banger I've seen), but they're WAY overpriced now.
- wingedshoes, on 06/27/2008, -2/+5One of the best things about this increase in demand for used cars is that Priuses (right plural spelling?) take a lot of energy to make. Those batteries are what, 40 lbs of nickel? I read in WIRED it takes 113 billion BTUs to make a Prius. You're better off buying a used car with just as good gas milage.
- McHoffa, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3that's because it's a Fit... they have been in high demand since they brought them over here. Just like the Wii, there is no reason for them to come down on the price if the demand is high at the current price
- cowsgonemadd3, on 06/27/2008, -3/+6No car loses 50% of its value in 3 years....Well maybe a KIA....
- katorga, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3Anything that gets 37-45 mpg and costs less than 26K is a better deal than a Prius. Get a used Yaris or Fit at 7-8K. Heck even new ones make more sense than a Prius. If you go new, keep it at least 10 years, because building a car does more environmental damage than driving one ever will (that includes hybrids). FYI, I love my Fit..38-41 average mpg for me and it holds my 167lb dog!
- lordtyros, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3Who the hell told you they'd pay 6500 for a 10 year old car?
- graemee, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3Glad I bought My Civic before. 50MPG FTW (Highway)
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+3A Prius is garbage, and I laugh at everyone I see driving one.
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2All Geos, minus the 3 cylinder Metro hatchback, are made of fail. That's the one decent model to buy used if it has been cared for.
- rukeypoo, on 06/27/2008, -1/+3Because people in the market for a MINI believe there's more to an automobile than MPG and space.
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2Well, there's always the Toyota Yaris, it's basically the same thing minus the cool exterior.
- AxsToro, on 06/27/2008, -1/+3I'm actually considering getting another car, currently driving a Firebird which I love, but uses too much gas... Funny part is, Trans AM from '98 up use less gas then my Firebird =/.
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2It's not "used" anymore... it's "preowned"...
- NonLeftistDiggr, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2That realization has slapped me in the face recently. I looked into new scion/toyota/honda small coupes, prices blew my mind.... looked at used ones and it was even more shocking. I'm going to ride my Nissan sedan into the ground.
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2You seem to have that backwards.
You are the one stuck driving a Geo (or whatever piece of junk) to work, while he has a nice new car. - Picard102, on 06/27/2008, -3/+5My 97 Saturn gets near 30 mpg, why buy a new car with the same or worse rating?
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2I wouldnt count on that, it all depends on how you drive them.
What year is your Firebird? I owned a 92 then a 97 Firebird before trade up to my 02 Trans Am a few weeks back. With normal driving they are about the same in MPG, but if you are on it at all you can suck a lot more gas through the 5.7 liter V8 in the Trans Am than you could by driving the same way in the Firebirds.
But ***** it, its worth it. Keep the Firebird, you will hate yourself for trading down to some slow ass piece of *****. If you buy anything, upgrade to the newest Trans Am you can afford. They wont be around in good condition for much longer. Prices are good right now too, I got an 02 with 40k Miles for $12,500. - NonLeftistDiggr, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2Relatively modern small used cars are the most available greenest cars, once all the manufacturing time/material is accounted for.
I noticed today through a carmax browsing that Japanese cars are holding crazy used value, even more than usual. A used scion/civic is more expensive than a newer used F150, blew my mind when I saw the $ difference.... and still wouldn't consider a truck for the life of me, other than SUVs/Trucks killing all the visibility out of my sedan on the freeways is starting to get really old. - alexbox, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2lol my geo has 270k miles on it and runs perfectly. No problems whatsoever. It is the ugliest car in the world, but it lasted much longer than my 99 pontiac grand am, 97 ford mustang, and 00 taurus.
- zdiggler, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2Digg him down because what?
He's spending less then people who's paying high price for gas savers. - zdiggler, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2That's just plain stupid!
Spend more $$$ to save a few bucks at the pump.
I been listening to those stories and I was like damn! People are really stupid! - cdigioia, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2Wow, that is classic. I would have missed it too, thanks.
- raptor87, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2only if its been certified
- Philbert, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2Yes a few months ago I was looking at used Civics and noticed that there was only a few hundred dollars difference between a 2006 and a 2007. Turns out I couldn't buy one but at the time I was thinking I might as well throw in a few more bucks and get one a year newer.
- kerby74, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2As someone that doesn't drive a lot of personal miles, ie mileage is less important, this has been working to my favor. I can finally afford the kind of cars I always wanted because they get crap mileage and have bottomed out in market value. I love buying used for my car and then leasing new for corporate use where the company eats all fuel costs and vehicle costs.
- NonLeftistDiggr, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2I don't know if you are a greeny or not, but those scooters are dirty as hell emission wise when compared to a modern car.... especially when normalized for weight.
- Ledjar, on 06/27/2008, -0/+2i wish this where true, i've been trying to sell my fuel effiecent ford focus for a month now and no dice.
- inactive, on 06/27/2008, -1/+2Funny, thats the same thing I say when I blow past you in that little sub compact piece of ***** you prolly drive. Does your Geo turn a lot of heads at red lights? Lulz.
The motors that put my headlights up and down have about the same torque as your car. -
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