I'm bummed about Con*Strict, but fundage *is* being an issue. It's really being an issue for SHarecon this year, too; so many people choosing not to come due to the cost. It's really a bummer! But yeah, I think you need a new car now. *G*
If you haven't already, get an idea of your credit score. It will make it much easier to avoid letting the guy who sells financing screw you.
The Honda Fit is supposed to be a pretty good car. I have a Scion xA and I love it. Honda Fit was one of my alternates.
A (roughly) $15,000.00 loan will typically run you about $350/month for 5 years. That's assuming 6.99% and zero down.
For what it's worth, the Scion line from Toyota are fixed price cars--no wheeling and dealing. Very low mark-up, all the money is on the back-end on units sold. Honda is a wheel and deal car. But the dealers are hurting. A lot. So don't let anyone push you around.
I've been very happy with the internet/fleet guy at Chapman -- and he's giving me the factory price and no hassle. I didn't even consider doing the regular showroom thing, and I would have turned around and walked out if he'd hussled me -- partly because I knew you had gotten what you wanted from Mesa, so there are options.
Also, sound like your car's leaking oil - that's what Roderick started actnig like before he went the way of all metal :(
Good luck with the new one though - and yes, better gas mileage is the way of the future; also, it ensures that you can come to Con*Strict again next year at least!
Thank you for mentioning the oil -- oil pressure/amount wasn't an element of what made this (apparent) kind of non-starting happen several years ago (it would require 2ish hours of cool-down if I stopped on Really Long Drives, usually at gas stations, but took at least an hour at freeway speed to induce, this is happening with 15-20 minutes.) I did notice the oil light staying on a little longer than usual, so I will check that!
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The Honda Fit is supposed to be a pretty good car. I have a Scion xA and I love it. Honda Fit was one of my alternates.
A (roughly) $15,000.00 loan will typically run you about $350/month for 5 years. That's assuming 6.99% and zero down.
For what it's worth, the Scion line from Toyota are fixed price cars--no wheeling and dealing. Very low mark-up, all the money is on the back-end on units sold. Honda is a wheel and deal car. But the dealers are hurting. A lot. So don't let anyone push you around.
Good luck!
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Also, sound like your car's leaking oil - that's what Roderick started actnig like before he went the way of all metal :(
Good luck with the new one though - and yes, better gas mileage is the way of the future; also, it ensures that you can come to Con*Strict again next year at least!
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