EPTSo first off I'm curious what you guys think of the 2012 Altima and second if you guys have any advice for a first time car owner.
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Phyre
United States1288 Posts
So first off I'm curious what you guys think of the 2012 Altima and second if you guys have any advice for a first time car owner. | ||
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MonkSEA
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AnxiousHippo
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a176
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Mr. Nefarious
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thedeadhaji
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Cars and Houses are what break the bank for 99% of the population. Really consider your options and your priorities. I drive a somewhat non-inexpensive car, but I can comfortably afford it and I value my safety above anything and everything else in a vehicle. Try doing some research on consumer reports for equivalent class vehicles. Consider Used vs New. See if any of your friends are looking to get rid of their old ride. See if your parents would sell you theirs, so that they may buy a new vehicle for themselves. Here are the two factors that I would focus on: 1) Safety 2) Cost | ||
intrigue
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
On October 16 2011 10:42 thedeadhaji wrote: I don't know your financial situation, but here are my thoughts. Cars and Houses are what break the bank for 99% of the population. Really consider your options and your priorities. I drive a somewhat non-inexpensive car, but I can comfortably afford it and I value my safety above anything and everything else in a vehicle. Try doing some research on consumer reports for equivalent class vehicles. Consider Used vs New. See if any of your friends are looking to get rid of their old ride. See if your parents would sell you theirs, so that they may buy a new vehicle for themselves. Here are the two factors that I would focus on: 1) Safety 2) Cost interesting use of list format | ||
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RedJustice
United States1004 Posts
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Phyre
United States1288 Posts
@thedeadhaji: I really wanted to stick with mass transit but it's 1 hour 15 minutes by train and 1 hour 30 minutes by bus unfortunately. By car it's 15 minutes.  I planned on trying to buy one of my parent's cars but my siblings need them.I'll try to do more research on my own though, thanks. For me, safety, reliability, and cost efficiency are my main goals with this car. | ||
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thedeadhaji
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Here's some math http://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2011/10/06/the-true-cost-of-commuting/ Also, that "$2k more than a used one" sounds very suspicious to me at first glance. | ||
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discodancer
United States280 Posts
On October 16 2011 11:04 Phyre wrote: I really wanted to stick with mass transit but it's 1 hour 15 minutes by train and 1 hour 30 minutes by bus unfortunately. By car it's 15 minutes. I planned on trying to buy one of my parent's cars but my siblings need them.I'm thinking whether I can even recreate this scenario in my mind or not. Unless your bus goes in circles? Breaks daily? I don't know. For me bus is faster because it can use an HOV lane. Getting to Boston in the morning is ridiculous. | ||
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Phyre
United States1288 Posts
On October 16 2011 11:14 discodancer wrote: I'm thinking whether I can even recreate this scenario in my mind or not. Unless your bus goes in circles? Breaks daily? I don't know. For me bus is faster because it can use an HOV lane. Getting to Boston in the morning is ridiculous. It takes a fairly roundabout route and it makes 20 stops, requires a transfer, then requires 50 more stops. The train literally makes a "V" shape and requires a transfer. My place of work is only 10 miles away. | ||
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Obstikal
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The altima is a good economic car, can't really go wrong with it. I do agree that you should get a car that you like/love because you will enjoy it taking care of it that much more. If you're not really a car person then just go for the best economic car you can get for the best price like the honda civic, toyota corolla or the nissan altima. | ||
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Enervate
United States1769 Posts
Any of these options are good choices imo! | ||
micronesia
United States24759 Posts
However, a nissan altima is a very reasonable car in general. | ||
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ClysmiC
United States2192 Posts
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RaLakedaimon
United States1564 Posts
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Powerpill
United States1693 Posts
If I was shopping for a fair priced majorly reliable car however, I would go with the Toyota Camry, it is a bit boring, but solid as hell. | ||
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