I'm Buying a New Car... What Should I Get?

[excelblue]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I like the look of the Honda Fit… is it spacious? How is the trunk room?

If you need to ask this question, you need to head to the dealership and see for yourself. Cars are a big ticket item, and unlike buying items, you can shamelessly walk into a dealership, ask to be shown around, and then walk out without any commitment. For all practical purposes, the salesmen are not human; they are trained to manipulate you as much as possible while talking to you.

Originally Posted by ASTalumna0

I had also been recommended VWs previously.. the Jetta was suggested to me by someone, but I know nothing about their longevity or the frequency of needed repairs.

Compared to Japanese cars, German cars need much more maintenance. This is especially true of the Jetta. However, if you get the Jetta TDI, which has the diesel engine, it's gonna last you a long time. The torque is also excellent for getting you out of the snow.

[sanjiyan69]

Originally Posted by excelblue

If you need to ask this question, you need to head to the dealership and see for yourself. Cars are a big ticket item, and unlike buying items, you can shamelessly walk into a dealership, ask to be shown around, and then walk out without any commitment. For all practical purposes, the salesmen are not human; they are trained to manipulate you as much as possible while talking to you.



Compared to Japanese cars, German cars need much more maintenance. This is especially true of the Jetta. However, if you get the Jetta TDI, which has the diesel engine, it's gonna last you a long time. The torque is also excellent for getting you out of the snow.

I agree with excelblue on visiting the dealership. We can tell you all the stuff you want but it is you that is going to be driving the car. So go test drive or even just sit in the car to find out which one best fits you. Before we bought the Honda Fit, we tested out civic, accord, toyota corolla, camry, and matrix before finally settling on the Fit.

with VW, I've heard that they are prone with electrical issues. TDI will last a long time and has excellent power, but I'm just too paranoid about the non-engine stuff. That's just me though.

Do whatever you want

[ASTalumna06]

Originally Posted by excelblue

If you need to ask this question, you need to head to the dealership and see for yourself.

Oh, trust me, I know this. I was just curious. I just didn't even know that the Honda Fit existed until after someone mentioned it here.

But anyway... I went to dealerships this weekend, searched high and low, and finally decided on the..........





































































Honda Civic coupe!

I'm so happy I was able to get my first choice, I love the colors, and I think it's a perfect fit!

(Sorry, I'm clearly addicted to recruitment threads..)

I sat in a bunch of other cars, drove a few, and none could match the feel of the Civic for me. Because the dealership I got it from was so small, they actually had my exact car on a different lot, so I'll be picking it up on Wednesday. So excited!

[thetygerlily]

Congratulations to you and Honda Civic! It sounds like you just found the right car for you.

Is anyone else just dying to know the other cars she looked at? I mean, maybe the other close ones were the Nissans Gusteau & I were rooting for, or AOII Angel's Prius...



On a less silly note, it's pretty normal to get a car from a different dealership- especially when you know what features you do & don't want. Both our current cars came from different dealership than where we purchased.

[sanjiyan69]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

Congratulations to you and Honda Civic! It sounds like you just found the right car for you.

Is anyone else just dying to know the other cars she looked at? I mean, maybe the other close ones were the Nissans Gusteau & I were rooting for, or AOII Angel's Prius...



On a less silky note, it's pretty normal to get a car from a different dealership- especially when you know what features you do & don't want. Both our current cars came from different dealership than where we purchased.

Our Honda Fit Sport came from some dealership in OH when we lived in MI.

I wonder if the OP test drove a Civic SI...

[sceniczip]

yay for the civic!

[aephi alum]

Congratulations on the new wheels!

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

Is anyone else just dying to know the other cars she looked at? I mean, maybe the other close ones were the Nissans Gusteau & I were rooting for, or AOII Angel's Prius...

I know, right? I'm hoping we at least made it to pref, lol.

Anyway, I'm glad you found your home!

/overplayed cheesy recruitment joke

[excelblue]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

I'm so happy I was able to get my first choice, I love the colors, and I think it's a perfect fit!

Wait, so did you get a Civic or a Fit? ... j/k

Can't wait to see pics!