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06-29-2019 08:47 AM
Another option is to buy a 2018. You’d be surprised how many dealerships have 2018 cars that didn’t sell. So you get a model that’s a year old without paying the new car price.
06-29-2019 08:48 AM
Leased cars are a pain to maintain and I think I would have too much anxiety over every little scratch and dent. If you park in a parking lot, your car will be scratched and dented constantly due to tiny parking spaces and inconsiderate people.
I've had a great experience at Car Max. They buy higher quality cars, they are certified used and they stand behind them. I've purchased 3 Camrys from them. Two of them were older, first one 5 years old and the second one 10 years old.
Never had a problem with them and got my money's worth out of them.
Buy from a reputable used car dealer, not Facebook or Craigslist.
My last car, I bought at the end of the year when the new year models were coming in. It has 600 miles on it and was used as a dealer loaner.
06-29-2019 08:56 AM
I would highly recommend Carvana! Excellent customer service. Best of luck.
06-29-2019 09:05 AM
Buy American!
06-29-2019 10:25 AM - edited 06-29-2019 10:27 AM
In May, Better-half's truck exploded in our garage and we lost that vehicle, my vehicle and well... the house.
I had been driving a 2013 Honda FIT that replaced a 1999 Subaru Outback that was rear-ended and killed in 2012.
I chose the FIT because it had a safety feature I liked: The backseats fold up so the dog can sit on the floor.
Dog wasn't quite as impressed.
Only two issues: Wasn't great in snow and visibility wasn't as good as the Subaru. But gas mileage was great and I didn't have any mechanical issues.
Just bought two used replacement vehicles at CarMax. Your price range may be hard to find, but I recommend CarMax.
(I did go back to a Subaru -- an Impreza this time -- because I really need all-wheel drive in New Mexico. But it requires a higher-priced fuel.)
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