cars
Feb 25th 2008, 4:08 pm
#31
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Re: cars
My advice would be to purchase a used car no older than three years. Let someone take the depreciation. Also because it's not exactly new your insurance premiums won't be high either. Because of the depreciation you might be able to get two for the price of one. I'd check Vehix, Autotrader, and CarMax.com for some good deals. When you start bringing in the money once you become an attending then go all out on a new vehicle. Right now just get used to keep your expenses down for the mo.
Feb 25th 2008, 5:10 pm
#32
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Re: cars
The EPA rating system was changed effective the 2008 model year. Also, it depends upon what type of driving you do. The new BlueTec Jetta diesel is due to come to the US -- but the date keeps getting put off.
Feb 25th 2008, 5:16 pm
#33
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Re: cars
My advice would be to purchase a used car no older than three years. Let someone take the depreciation. Also because it's not exactly new your insurance premiums won't be high either. Because of the depreciation you might be able to get two for the price of one. I'd check Vehix, Autotrader, and CarMax.com for some good deals. When you start bringing in the money once you become an attending then go all out on a new vehicle. Right now just get used to keep your expenses down for the mo.
I also recommend using the manufacturers certified used car programs. The cars are less than five years old, have relatively low mileage and are checked out and given a not half-bad warranty. A lot of the cars are off lease and have often been serviced at the selling dealer.
Feb 25th 2008, 5:16 pm
#34
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Re: cars
id like to see the Mitsubishi I car here. over 50 mpg and i could see college kids driving it everywhere!
Last edited by basementwaj; Feb 25th 2008 at 6:02 pm.
Feb 25th 2008, 5:17 pm
#35
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Re: cars
My advice would be to purchase a used car no older than three years. Let someone take the depreciation. Also because it's not exactly new your insurance premiums won't be high either. Because of the depreciation you might be able to get two for the price of one. I'd check Vehix, Autotrader, and CarMax.com for some good deals. When you start bringing in the money once you become an attending then go all out on a new vehicle. Right now just get used to keep your expenses down for the mo.
Feb 25th 2008, 6:12 pm
#39
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Re: cars
interesting... i was told otherwise... good to know
Feb 26th 2008, 3:38 am
#40
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Re: cars
Hard to do with a Honda / Toyota, unless you get lucky with a private seller. After negotiating with the dealer you'll often come out cheaper with a new one and a full warranty.
Feb 26th 2008, 10:59 pm
#43
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Re: cars
Rene
Feb 27th 2008, 12:24 am
#44
And YOU'RE paying for it!
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Re: cars
(Oh, OK, Nissan, Toyota, and Subaru all assemble in the US too).
Having said that, if I was given a choice between a German VW and a Mexican one for the same price - ich mochte deutsche every time!