Time for a new car?
posted by flyingroc on 02/08/09

I went with Joel to test drive a Toyota Yaris today, fueled by the dealer's estimate of $1600 worth of repairs needed on my car. Fortunately, I was able to get it fixed for a lot cheaper elsewhere. But I think I might be at the point where the car will need more and more repairs. It's got 105,000 miles on it already.

I must say, I like the Yaris for it's quirky bug-like shape (some have called it a dung beetle). Plus it's pretty cheap. Still though, is it time for a new car? Should I drive my old car til it breaks down one cold night in a dark, empty highway? Can I afford it? Should I call into the Suze Orman show to ask?

If you had a fairly tight budget, what car would you buy?

re: Time for a new car?
comment by heddy on 02/09/09 04:05:57 AM

Your pa said "Safety is more important."

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re: Time for a new car?
comment by allan on 02/09/09 05:17:56 AM

I second the motion. :-) I think Toyota Yaris is nice.

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re: Time for a new car?
comment by heddy on 02/09/09 07:32:59 AM

Or you can ask your uncle domingo for advice. He is just a phone call away :)

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re: Time for a new car?
comment by flyingroc on 02/09/09 12:02:05 PM

my car isnt gonna break down anytime soon. Its just that regular mmaintenance isn't going to be just n oil change anymore, I think.

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re: Time for a new car?
comment by tom on 02/10/09 12:18:44 AM

I would if I could. Yaris... Jazz... Mini... Swift... although its a "girl" car, hey with the current state of the economy and environment compact cars are the best way to go. Why not?

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