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New car input wanted
I'm shopping for a new car for my daughter (university student) and currently considering the 2014 Honda Civic Coupe EX auto..costing about 22,500 here...any suggestions or considerations or cars to avoid would be appreciated. I will look at Mazda 3..possibly Ford Focus...any comments on Hyundai Elantra of Scion ?
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There are two primary car factors to consider for students and young people (among many secondary factors) - safety and reliability. This article was recently put together by Kiplinger and might give you some useful information:
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/10-be...drivers-2014-1
http://editorial.autos.msn.com/10-be...drivers-2014-1
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Thanks for that..very good piece
I'm pretty much sold on the Civic (she wants a coup of course..looks trumps function) although I feel it's appearance is dated it scores high points for me as follows:
#1-safety
#2-efficiency
#3-resale
#4-reliability
#5-value
Value being last as of course it's over priced..I think second choice may be the Mazda3 but for resale they're a dime a doz...
I'm pretty much sold on the Civic (she wants a coup of course..looks trumps function) although I feel it's appearance is dated it scores high points for me as follows:
#1-safety
#2-efficiency
#3-resale
#4-reliability
#5-value
Value being last as of course it's over priced..I think second choice may be the Mazda3 but for resale they're a dime a doz...
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The last vehicle I owned before buying my ML350 was a Honda and it was all the things you listed - in spades. I don't know much about the Civic model but you can't go wrong with a Honda. Incidentally, you can use her love of sports coupes to your advantage. Although I do not have a daughter, I am sure sending their little girl off to college has to be a scary experience for any father, especially in today's world where academics sometimes takes a back seat to life and social experiments. Since she likes a Coupe design you can entice her to do well in school by telling her that if she graduates Summa *** laude, this will be her prize: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news.
Place that apple in front of her and I can almost guarantee that in four years you will have a Valedictorian in the family!
Place that apple in front of her and I can almost guarantee that in four years you will have a Valedictorian in the family!
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The last vehicle I owned before buying my ML350 was a Honda and it was all the things you listed - in spades. I don't know much about the Civic model but you can't go wrong with a Honda. Incidentally, you can use her love of sports coupes to your advantage. Although I do not have a daughter, I am sure sending their little girl off to college has to be a scary experience for any father, especially in today's world where academics sometimes takes a back seat to life and social experiments. Since she likes a Coupe design you can entice her to do well in school by telling her that if she graduates Summa *** laude, this will be her prize: http://www.caranddriver.com/news/201...-and-info-news.
Place that apple in front of her and I can almost guarantee that in four years you will have a Valedictorian in the family!
Place that apple in front of her and I can almost guarantee that in four years you will have a Valedictorian in the family!
Thanks but...we're on the start of the second four years...and...the kitty will be for dad
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Everybody should have a cool coupe once in their lives... there's plenty of time to drive the very practical 4 door car later because of necessity. You're only young once.
Whenever she gets out of that car, it will be worth good money to some other young person. Its a Honda. Its a no lose proposition.
Whenever she gets out of that car, it will be worth good money to some other young person. Its a Honda. Its a no lose proposition.
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Everybody should have a cool coupe once in their lives... there's plenty of time to drive the very practical 4 door car later because of necessity. You're only young once.
Whenever she gets out of that car, it will be worth good money to some other young person. Its a Honda. Its a no lose proposition.
Whenever she gets out of that car, it will be worth good money to some other young person. Its a Honda. Its a no lose proposition.
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Let her have the coupe. It is true that you will be enjoying this earlier in life and later in life (when you are 10-15 years near the end of your life). I would go with the civic then mazda 3.
I had a coupe accord before and I loved it but now I cant justify not having 4 doors. I did feel that I was a 20 year again when my local service dept. loaned me a 2012 e550 coupe and on those few days I felt single again as well until my daugther rode with me and I struggled putting her car seat on the back and making sure thr red nappa leather wont get damaged at the same time.
I had a coupe accord before and I loved it but now I cant justify not having 4 doors. I did feel that I was a 20 year again when my local service dept. loaned me a 2012 e550 coupe and on those few days I felt single again as well until my daugther rode with me and I struggled putting her car seat on the back and making sure thr red nappa leather wont get damaged at the same time.
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Yup I'm 90% on the Civic Coupe..went to look at Mazda3 and it just doesn't do it for me..the one complaint with the Civic is with the EX the only interior is black (they only have 2..blk and grey...and blk leather EX-L) but looks like Honda will have a new customer tomorrow...this Civic btw replaces our 2001 Acura MDX we purchased new..the new owner just left with it..224,000 kms...bought for $42...sold for $7.5..I think I caught a glimpse of a tear in wife's eye as it drove away....
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Safety would be my number one choice as well. However those crash test scores are deceiving because you can't cheat physics. The civic is light weight and low. If it gets hit by a crossover/suv then those safety scores are less effective. Vehicle height and weight are huge factors in having less injuries in crashes. I'd go with a CRV type vehicle. There's also the safety of seeing above other cars and around corners when pulling into traffic. Plus she'll make use of the extra space.
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Yes and I tried but she's coming out of an SUV (the MDX) and wanted no part of it...for now
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Just a suggestion, but when I graduated from college I got a new 1972 280C; a gift from my dad. When he gave it to me he said that I should strive to own the best Mercedes I could afford, even if it was 10 years old and had 100K miles on it. He had been in a couple of horrific accidents, both times in an S Class, and pretty much walked away from them. Safety in my book is #1.
I know Mercedes is having their CPO sale with a terrific warranty and some very appealing financial offerings. Comparing prices with a CPO C Class coupe with a new Honda Civic and/or Mazda 3 might be the way to go. Another option is perhaps a SLK.
Just my two cents. Congrats to your daughter on starting college!
I know Mercedes is having their CPO sale with a terrific warranty and some very appealing financial offerings. Comparing prices with a CPO C Class coupe with a new Honda Civic and/or Mazda 3 might be the way to go. Another option is perhaps a SLK.
Just my two cents. Congrats to your daughter on starting college!
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Thanks Chuck..interesting take...I did buy the Honda..fuel economy was a big factor..
And thanks for the congrats on her schooling..she's actually starting her second 4 year (?) we call it university term...
And thanks for the congrats on her schooling..she's actually starting her second 4 year (?) we call it university term...
