Topic: Car Shopping
Moondark's photo
Wed 12/31/08 02:59 PM
My car was a total loss. Talked to the shop. They said State Farm should be calling me Friday. Until then, I don't know what I'll be getting from them.

Bank gets 1000 of it. I was a couple months away from paying it off.

I don't know how much will be left to get something else. I know the trade in value on it is pretty low. I was surprised at the resale value. I'll be fine if I get the resale value.

Find something used that I can completely pay for and not have a car payment. That would be nice. But finding something that ISN'T an automatic is a challenge in this city.

And ideas on a good, small car, with great gas mileage?

Johncenawlife316's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:08 PM
Edited by Johncenawlife316 on Wed 12/31/08 03:09 PM
Always get a Prius..

after all..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTsTf4iDPOM&feature=related this guy has one. laugh rofl rofl

STARTRAVELER's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:09 PM
look for a late model honda MOON i'VE GOT A 91 that has 209,000 miles on it manual tranny and it still gets 30 mpg . you'll love it . Happy New Year

Mayhem_J's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:16 PM

look for a late model honda MOON i'VE GOT A 91 that has 209,000 miles on it manual tranny and it still gets 30 mpg . you'll love it . Happy New Year


Yup...I agree with this guy.

GuardianAngelMan's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:17 PM
I toatled out my car last week and the insurance, company paid the rest of mine off, now I am driving a 2009 Honda CRV 4-wd I will never buy a Ford again.

MirrorMirror's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:18 PM

My car was a total loss. Talked to the shop. They said State Farm should be calling me Friday. Until then, I don't know what I'll be getting from them.

Bank gets 1000 of it. I was a couple months away from paying it off.

I don't know how much will be left to get something else. I know the trade in value on it is pretty low. I was surprised at the resale value. I'll be fine if I get the resale value.

Find something used that I can completely pay for and not have a car payment. That would be nice. But finding something that ISN'T an automatic is a challenge in this city.

And ideas on a good, small car, with great gas mileage?





:cry: Im so sorry to hear that:cry:

MissMartini's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:19 PM
Edited by MissMartini on Wed 12/31/08 03:20 PM
My 93 stick Civic had 160k and still got 30ish mpg. And I found it for $1000.

My 92 Accord got, @ 130k, 21 mpg city.

A well-maintained older Honda is your best bet.

Moondark's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:32 PM
Wow! The Hondas seem popular!

ChrisMarines05's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:43 PM
well as a 3+ yr car salesman. i guess i could help ya out alittle smokin

what make/model/year vehicle was it.

and what in particular are your NEEDS or MUST-HAVES for a new vehicle?

ill see what i can do to steer ya in the right direction:smile:

magnesium305's photo
Wed 12/31/08 03:52 PM
A older model Honda Civic or Acura Integra would probably be your best bet for gas mileage and cheap.

Buy Hondata S300, take it to get the air/fuel tuned out leaner and see 40+ mpg easily