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Old 07-12-2014, 04:06 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by gk_ghig14 View Post
Well after about a week of test driving various cars I think I'm just gonna have to trade the mustang in on something. Only a couple vehicles appealed to me and they were either gas hogs, above what I wanted to spend, very high maintenance costs, or they were in my budget but above my mileage limit of 100,000.
If you are willing to forgo making a car salesman rich, the private party market opens up more and better options for whatever your budget may be. Your biggest loss will be in the trade in. If money isn't the issue, then just continue driving the Mustang and enjoy it.

I haven't driven one yet, but the Sonata appears to be a good car.

... and an automatic is going to cost way more in terms of maintenance and repair. Manuals are the frugal choice for those that know how to operate them.
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