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Looking to take the money I got from the Camaro sale and put it towards a 24 month lease. I plan on test driving some cars this week to get a feel for what I like but the early front runner is the Cruze. I also like the fusion. I have 7k to spend over that 24 month period(between down payment and monthly payments). Criteria for what I'm looking for:


Domestics only
At least 30-35 mpg Hwy
A little bit fun to drive
2 or 4 doors


Any other cars I should look at other than the Cruze and Fusion? And yes, I understand the Fusion is a midsize compared to the Cruze being a compact. Al, sell me on the Malibu if it's something worth looking at.

That leaves you with a payment of around 250$ a month and putting 1000$ upfront for taxes, registration and all that happy horse crap.

dodge dart rallye or focus hatch? gonna have very few choices with limited options

The new darts are pretty cool looking

I don't really like the dart. I have family that can cosign with me to easily get the best financing rates possible so I don't think it will be all that hard to get the deal I'm looking for. I figured throw $2k down and look for a payment around $200/month. I will consider looking at some foreign cars since I only plan on keeping it for the 24 months and dumping it.

I think for the price and styling the cruze may be your best bet. That was one of my choices as well.

I had to have my father cosign since my credit is more then good enough for them but since I have never had such a large payment besides school....... I am still paying 251 with the extras I added for the tire insurance with 1700$ down in taxes and such

I may have to take a look at that kia. Definitely like the styling. Where'd you purchase it from?

kia of West Nyack.

up here by the palisades mall. Salesman you want to see is Greg if you go.

1000$ cash for leasing a car and 2500$ for having a competitors vehicle in the household. So have to keep that stuff in mind to

Alright, well my search is only going to last until I go back to school in two weeks. If I don't find anything in that time I will just invest the money for after I graduate college.

Why do you want a new car for 2 years? Why not just keep the truck and save/invest the money?

Because I want to treat myself to something nice for a bit. And I want something that would only get me through college. At the end of the 2 years I should be settled at my full time job making good $$ and then get something worth owning. Or buy-out whatever I lease for cheap.

Also, have you looked at investment options lately? With inflation generally at 2.5%, I'd have to tie the money up into something pretty good to try and get any type of appreciation.

Volt

didn't think they were that affordable

Buy used?

What trim levels are you looking at? Base, middle of the road, loaded?

Haven't really decided. Id say middle trim level. Something with a sunroof and a FI engine. I'm gonna go dealer hunting tomorrow and find out what's really in my price range

The cruze is a really nice car. I'd get one if I wasn't so unhappy with my cobalt with 83k on it.

You obviously don't need the money, and have 2+ years on your hands. You're a college student, you have plenty of time on your hands to research :lol:.

I'm just offering up counter-opinions.

You really think you're going to find a well paying job right after school? :rofl: Ask some of the other people who can wipe his/her ass with that degree are doing after school :kneeslap:

I am mostly kidding, but good luck!

Have you considered taking over a lease? That way you don't have the cost of initial down payment and a shorter term in case you want to move onto something newer or you have trouble affording it after a while.

If you're interested, I partly looking to get rid of my one car which is a lease. I have no need for 2 car payments and now that im back in nj I don't need 3+ cars. It's a 2011 cruze lt, auto, Bluetooth, cruise, cloth, taupe grey ext. black/grey interior . Lease ends march 28 2014. about 14k miles left, 245 a month.

If you have a reliable dd and also have a way to ensure you don't spend the money on stupid little ****. I would save it until you finish school. Then when you are making good money you can use it as a dp on a nicer new car. Or even part of a dp on a house. I wish I would have done this

WayFast, you are unhappy with your cobalt? why is that? I will be looking for a small car for my kid in a while and the cobalt is on the short list. What problems are you having? thx

Just a question, but are you figuring in insurance in your estimate...new car w/full coverage and depending on your driving record etc?

Pmed.

Best response of this thread. This is my exact thinking but the truck is getting up there in miles and I question how much longer it will continue to be a reliable DD and gas mileage is a killer which is why I'm considering something new.

I don't want to buy used. As of now it's either lease new or keep the truck until it breaks and then lease something new.

Another part of the puzzle is I have to check insurance quotes. I don't think it will be that big of an issue since I have a clean record and NJM is my insurance company