My Buddy is car shopping

"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
10/16/2019 at 18:07 • Filed to: None

He’s looking for something low mileage, 10k or less, and good Mpg. 2 outta 3 ain’t bad.

He was considering a 60k mile 2012 Civic that has had a few accidents, you can see the mismatched door, it’s also been rear ended, and needs tires for 10k . I think that’s a terrible deal. It’s also soooooo boring.

On a serious note I found this 2016 iM faith 16k for 12,500. I Think its a much better deal

DISCUSSION (21)

Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:25

iM is a fantastic deal that takes advantage of that Toyota reliability with dead brand price discount. That Civic is a terrible deal.

ttyymmnn > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:26

Here, let Oppo help.

This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja: > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:31

Of those 3 options, I would almost undoubtedly end up in the Genesis. Probably for around 2 grand under asking.

The only thing worse than paying for gas is paying for gas that’s going into a car that you dislike. Then again fuel prices are nuts and living indoors is nice,so ya know, like, whatever.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
10/16/2019 at 18:33

I almost test drove a 2016 Scion iM 6-speed manual much like this one. I picked the faster Veloster instead, but I still think the iM is a good buy.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:36

Why do they all have to be silver ughhhhh. I know I own a silver car but I had to settle on that because so many damn people buy silver cars.

SiennaMan > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:38

I’d probably choose the Genesis out of this lot based on comfort. (Hyundai is coming on in reliability and I’m not sure how well I’d fit in an iM)

I’d definitely pass on something that’s been crashed a few times. My wife and I had a ‘04 civic that she crashed in 2008. I drove the car for 5 of the 6 years after that and I was ok with it but she told me the alignment was never right after that and that was one we had repaired by dealerships and reputable body shops..

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
10/16/2019 at 18:41

I know right. I also sent him a dark red E90. But yeah...

Kiltedpadre > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:41

1 or 3 would both be good options. I think they’re both good deals. Personally I’d probably end out in the Genesis for a comfortable cruiser. The miles are crazy low too.

That Civic is absolutely terrible and definitely overpriced for having been in multiple accidents and repaired poorly.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ttyymmnn
10/16/2019 at 18:41

I did recommend an E90 and a GTI. So I’m guilty of this

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > This is what we'll show whenever you publish anything on Kinja:
10/16/2019 at 18:44

It might get better MPGs than he current 06 Explorer! So it’s not all bad.

I wouldn’t go for any of them. I’d buy the 7,000 dollar 2014 Jetta 2.5 that I found. Because it was blue and manual.

dogisbadob > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 18:44

Yeah, that iM is cool, and Toyota does make the best cars :o)

He might be able to get a brand-new Mirage or Spark for 10k.

gray Spark for 10k

orange Mirage for 10k and someone on here has an orange Mirage just like it too :o)

blue Mirage for 11k

a brand new car with a warranty and lower interest rates for financing is cool, but Toyota is so awesome.

dogisbadob > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%)
10/16/2019 at 18:48

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, this x1000

Luckily, he can get a brand new Mirage in a cool color like orange or bluer. The Spark is available in cool colors too, blue, orange, and even pink!

Under_Score > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/16/2019 at 21:47

Perfect compromise, and it definitely satisfies the fuel requirement. Even Better: it’s kind of close. https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/780703761/overview?aff=share_other

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > SiennaMan
10/17/2019 at 06:53

that was one we had repaired by dealerships and reputable body shops..

You say that like being a dealer or a reputable shop means they do better work....

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/17/2019 at 06:57

The Hyundai is WAYYYYYYY more car for the money, the other 2 are cheap shitcans by comparison, and realistically, the Hyundai doesn’t get terrible economy either.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
10/17/2019 at 06:58

Too much money for a Corolla hatch IMO. It may be reliable, but that won’t keep it from being a rolling penalty box to drive.

The Hyundai is 100X the car, for less money, and will probably be just as reliable honestly.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/17/2019 at 08:40

EPA rating is 18/27 that’s pretty horrible in comparison. Especially because it would see a lot of city driving.

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/17/2019 at 09:58

Looking at fuelly they average around 24 in mixed driving, low 20s city. Probably over 10 mpg better than what he’s used to.

EmmeyerIII > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
10/17/2019 at 10:46

Kinja'd!!!

2013 Hyundai Genesis is a great car. 6 years 70k on the odometer. front brake job and normal maintenance. traded my POS E class for this. Be st decision i ever made. He wont regret the decision.

SiennaMan > Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness
10/17/2019 at 11:18

Well, I suppose my point being it had it's best hope, short of me quiting my job and dedicating my life to making it right..

Long_Voyager, Now With More Caravanny Goodness > SiennaMan
10/17/2019 at 12:03

At this point in the game I trust small ma/pop shops to do the job right more than dealers or reputable shops.