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justjohn · 02-09-2012, 12:06 AM

Probably getting a new car, have about $5000 in the bank, can pull more from stocks but would prefer not to. Seems like the used car market is still awfully high, so I'm tempted to think about buying new. What seems like the best of these options to you guys?

1. Old combustion
People are asking about $3,000 for old HXs with 150,000 miles or more.

2. Old hybrid
Found an old Insight with only 50,000 miles but it's $10,000

3. New cheapie
New small car (accent/rio/fiesta/etc) can be had for $13-14,000 base. Not THAT much more than the insight, and the Korean makes have great warranties.

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justjohn EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 233 Black Beauty - '13 Hyundai Elantra Thanks: 71 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Advice on buying (old/medium/new) Probably getting a new car, have about $5000 in the bank, can pull more from stocks but would prefer not to. Seems like the used car market is still awfully high, so I'm tempted to think about buying new. What seems like the best of these options to you guys? 1. Old combustion People are asking about $3,000 for old HXs with 150,000 miles or more. 2. Old hybrid Found an old Insight with only 50,000 miles but it's $10,000 3. New cheapie New small car (accent/rio/fiesta/etc) can be had for $13-14,000 base. Not THAT much more than the insight, and the Korean makes have great warranties.