suggestions for a "new" used car

[simple girl]

Get a small 2-seat sports car and have some fun!

I wish!!! I haven't seen any cute little sporty car like that have good safety ratings. Guess I'd have to give up my cautious nature completely to go that route. Just not there yet!

 

[meierlde]

The forward collision detection feature is part of the rating system I linked to earlier, but not sure about the other two features. I know the Scion iA has a rear view camera feature. Not sure about the blind spot warning. Will check. Going to see first one tomorrow. Thanks!

By now if you buy a used 2016 you will in all likley hood get a rear vision camera as these are becoming standard in all vehicles They will be required in all new vehicles sold after may 2018.

 

[Colorado2020]

Ditto. In fact, I loved my VW's but my wallet did not.

I have a 2010 GTI since it had 15K (Now at 85K) and have had extremely low running costs. Most expensive repair to date has been a set of new tires at 50,000 miles for $1K (Michelins), and next after that was a new set of rear brakes at 80K for $325. Continually surprised by Americans poor impression of VWs. In Germany, VW is thought of as on par with Honda.

I can put anything in it, get 30mpg, and it's more fun to drive that the WRX i used to own

Love this car!

 

[aja8888]

I have a 2010 GTI since it had 15K (Now at 85K) and have had extremely low running costs. Most expensive repair to date has been a set of new tires at 50,000 miles for $1K (Michelins), and next after that was a new set of rear brakes at 80K for $325. Continually surprised by Americans poor impression of VWs. In Germany, VW is thought of as on par with Honda.

I can put anything in it, get 30mpg, and it's more fun to drive that the WRX i used to own

Love this car!

My 2003 Jetta TDI has 304,000 miles on it and it is running great. Original engine (no serious maintenance, just oil/filter/etc), original 5 speed transmission, a few sets of brake pads and rotors, one cat, three or four sets of tires. This year I replaced the vacuum hoses, put in a new thermostat, and replaced the timing belt and water pump.

She's good for the next 100 K miles, and it's tight as a drum, gets 45 MPG and has no rattles. All electronics work (windows, locks, heated seats, HD radio, bluetooth, etc).

 

[simple girl]

Update!

I FINALLY decided on a "new" used car!

We purchased a 2015 Honda Civic, and I LOVE it!

It met the following parameters:

1) very high safety rating
2) very reliable with regards to repairs (Consumer Reports)
3) narrow enough that I can park it in my garage

It also has a back up camera and lots of space. Yippee!

Thanks to all for the input and suggestions!

 

[travelover]

Update!

I FINALLY decided on a "new" used car!

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Cool! Enjoy it.

 

[Bestwifeever]

Congrats! Color?

 

[powerplay]

Congrats simple girl! May you have many happy years with your new car.

 

[simple girl]

Congrats! Color?

Silver metallic - my favorite!

 

[aja8888]

Silver metallic - my favorite!

Congrats on the car.

Seems like the vast majority of cars these days are either white, silver or black. Where did all the colors and creativity go?

 

[GrayHare]

Congrats on the car.

Seems like the vast majority of cars these days are either white, silver or black. Where did all the colors and creativity go?

+1 Eventually colors will come back in style, and suddenly today's hoards of neutral color vehicles will look very dated.