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18 and getting a new car
what is a cute affordable between $15,000 and $20,000. i kinda want an SUV type. if not i want a very cute car like honda civic or bmw. tell em your feedback on hybrids as well. what would be safe as well?
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Get a car with gets good MPG.
How about a car with up to 70 miles per gallon?
Get a Honda Insight. That's the car that I want, it sure beats the SUV's that get a max. of 22 miles per gallon. You will save a lot of gas with the Insight, thus, saving you money.
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ACURA integra
its super sexy
get it
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Well, buying a new car is a challenge so, I'll let you in on what I know.
First, lets talk price. Price will depend a lot on what the car offers. Most cars have a base price and then work their way up. Things get expensive when you start adding power locks, windows, seats etc...When talking about safety don't skimp on it!
I'd look into what the car has as standard equipment first. Such as, standard side curtain airbags and at least traction control. Front air bags are a must and are standard on all newer cars now.
Ok, let talk reliability. Get the longest, highest mileage power train warranty you can afford. Any perks offered besides power train (power train is the transmission and engine)in the warranty is always a plus. As much as I hate to say it, Honda has proven themselves with reliability. Chevy has too. Toyota is another good choice. I'm sorry I don't have much information on SUVs since I've never owned one.
Hybrids are usually a good way to save on gas at the pump not necessarily in mileage. For instance, lets say a hybrid gets 20 mpg and a gas only car of similar design gets 20 mpg too. Hybrids kick in an electrical motor when conditions are optimal, such as cruising at a constant speed on a level surface.
Lets say the route you take every day to work consist of equal amounts of hilly and flat level road. At the pump you only need to put in a half a gallon of fuel to get you 20 miles while the other car needs the full gallon.
As the old saying goes, "money talks and BS walks." is the truth. I promise you, you walk into a dealership with cash on hand they'll be kissing your feet and you WILL get a better bargain.
As far as cute goes, why not go for some muscle? If you can add some value to what your budget is already, wait until late 2008/2009 when Chevy is releasing the all new Camaro. I'll even let you take me for a test drive! ;)
I wanted to add that this may have not answered your question to a tee, but knowledge is power. You'll be more equipped to make an informed choice. All car manufactures have a goal to compete with each other. Personal flavor will ultimately rule your decision. There's plenty of choices in the price range you've stated. To list all cars in that range and what I deem "cute" would be an exhausting task.
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