Hi all,
I have a 2015 Nissan Juke that my dealership offered to buy back $2,500 above blue book value.
The car recently had the transmission replaced (no cost to me, still under warranty). I'd been thinking of getting a different car anyway because I've had 5 ppl in the car a lot more often and that 5th person is pretty uncomfortable in the Juke.
I've skimmed some threads on this site about buying older cars in cash.
I've owned two cars in my life: both used low milage certified Nissans (including this one).
I need help deciding what to do...I park on the street so I don't want anything super fancy but I cannot get a car that needs a lot of service since I drive to work every day.
In the back of my mind is this thought: I don't want an older car........................
What should I be thinking about mustache-wise?
Below are the cars I've been reading about, simply because they have good reviews (I would plan on buying one used). I have the cash.......................
2019 Volvo XC40
2019 MAZDA CX-5
2019 Honda HR-V
2019 Acura RDX
2019 Toyota RAV4 LE
2019 Infiniti QX50 Pure
Teach me.
Scold me.
Help me.
Thank you!
The good news is, you can pretty much only go up in quality/reliability over a Nissan. I'm surprised the transmission lasted 3-4 years, hah
(above to be taken as a joke, everyone I have every known with a Nissan has had major mechanical issues within 2-3 years. Though I'm sure some honk will not be able to resist a wall-of-text dismantling of my personal experience.)
Anyway: Look for a vehicle that fits your needs (and examine if your 'needs' justify the expense). You've only expressed 1 need: to carry 5 people comfortably. You should probably consider your other needs. Set a budget. Make a list, find cars that fit those needs and are in your budget, go test drive those cars. Be patient, don't be afraid to use sellers/salesmen's time without buying (they won't hesitate to try to screw you over). Then find a good deal on what you decide on. A car is a huge purchase, don't buy one without careful consideration.
Consumer Reports is a good place to look at reliability ratings.
Many good brands these days have 10 year powertrain warranties which is something to look for. With modern technology and processes any maker that doesn't offer a 10 year power train warranty is pretty bad.
StealerDealerships are a terrible place to buy a car without a great deal of experience & patience.
Always, always get a used car inspected by a 3rd party, even "certified pre-owned" vehicles.
The best way to get value out of a car is to drive it until it's ready for the junkyard.
Ignore the honks here that will tell you what you really need is to downsize and add a seat strapped to the top of the car to put your 5th passenger in ;)