Official Car Thread :: Vol 2 :: Now with More Bikes!

[Razor Ramon]

Go find a 02-03ish Corolla.

Can you link me to some examples? I'm seriously no good at picking out cars since I've never owned one.

[Wildkat]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=54

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=27

I'd also say look at a Chevy Cobalt. With all the super crazy deals over at GM right now, you can get a nicely equiped brand new one for dirt cheap, and since you are buying new, the financing deals are better. It will deprecate like a rock however. The Toyota will hold its value better.

My mom picked up an '08 a couple of months ago. 4 Door, Auto, AC, PW/PDL/Keyless, Stereo with CD and XM Radio, Spoiler for a little over 13K. List on it was 18K.

[Razor Ramon]

Too rich for me. Shit, a 2004 xA goes for about $9k. I'm not rollin' in the loot here.

[Advocate]

Ramon here:

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/car/735804444.html

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/car/735513852.html

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/car/733840898.html

http://newjersey.craigslist.org/car/732540367.html

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/car/735192304.html

http://southjersey.craigslist.org/car/734866059.html

[MarkRyan]

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...ce=&cardist=27

What tha fock, $13k for a five year old Corolla with 35,000 miles? That's effing stupid.

If you're interested in a new GM vehicle, act fast. They've got 0% financing for 72 months on a lot of their cars for the rest of the month.

[bandit]

Anything I should look out for when I'm about to buy. Going to head to Toyota dealer after July 4th or end of month to get my Camry SE V6. Going to have my cousin go with me as she has bought and financed a couple of cars herself so she'll know what to look out for and help me. but I also wanted to know for myself. I have perfect credit so getting 0% finance shouldnt be a problem.

[MarkRyan]

Anything I should look out for when I'm about to buy. Going to head to Toyota dealer after July 4th or end of month to get my Camry SE V6. Going to have my cousin go with me as she has bought and financed a couple of cars herself so she'll know what to look out for and help me. but I also wanted to know for myself. I have perfect credit so getting 0% finance shouldnt be a problem.

Don't assume you can get 0% financing because your credit is good. Dealers only offer that sort of deal as special incentives which don't seem to apply to Camry right now. 0% financing costs Toyota money, so it's not something car manufacturers can offer constantly or even frequently.

[stormy]

You'll only get 0% if the manufacturer is running a special. If they are it will be on a shortened term, like 3 years. A good rate barring special finance deals is 5-6%. Memorize the invoice pricing at www.edmunds.com . Go to a credit union and get approved for financing BEFORE going to the dealer. Make the dealer beat that rate or just go with the CU. Know what teir you are and your credit score. Even with the special rates the dealer will try to tack on a couple extra points to line their pocket. Say no to EVERY additional option the finance guy throws at you (extended warranty, paint protection, corrosion protection, window etching). They are all crap. My dealer wouldn't let me get out without window etching, they said they already had it done to every car on the lot but I complained and at least they took half off. DON'T BE AFRAID TO WALK AWAY. If you know what you want email the internet dept of all the local Toyota dealers for quotes. That will frequently get you the best deal. One of the best ways to find out what you should end up paying is going to a model specific forum and find out what deals other people are getting. The edmunds true market value isn't the lowest you could easily get it for. Their invoices aren't exact either but it'll be around that. Some dealer fees are legit and some aren't, you'll have to find out from people who know Toyota.

I looked up the incentives on the 08s at edmunds and you can get $1000 cash or a special finance rate - 2.9% for 36 months, 3.9 for 48, or 4.9 for 60. These usually change monthly... OK I just checked again with my parents' zip code in MA. and the rates are 0.0, 1.9, and 2.9 respectively so that will probably be what you'll get.

http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/toyo...on=1&x=48&y=12

[stormy]

I still think if you want a reliable boring-mobile you should get an Accord. It's beaten the Camry on every comparison I've read.

[stormy]

wtf am I thinking? At $30k I'm getting a G8 with the v6. I think they're sitting on lots, it might even end up the cheapest comperably equiped.