Trying to help TwinCB car shop

"CB" (jrcb) 07/19/2019 at 23:13 • Filed to: Possibly needed car browsing with CB

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Going from non-populated rural area car shopping to urban car shopping is fun. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! I’ve just sent her a link to Autotrader set up with her wants (under 150k kilometres, under $9k, automatic, within 25 km of her university, sedan or hatchback) and told her just to click and browse it every once in a while. So far, she likes a 2009 Lancer and a 2013 Forte. Which is better than the Sentras and Versas she was looking at, I guess.

dogisbadob > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:22

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If she was willing to take a manual, she could get a brand new Micra for 10k

CB > dogisbadob 07/19/2019 at 23:22

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With no options.

CRider > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:23

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Sell her your snot rocket. 

CB > CRider 07/19/2019 at 23:24

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She doesn’t want to drive stick, doesn’t want a Ford, and would lowball me.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:26

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Trying to help non enthusiast car shop is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo boring.

Like, just buy a car it doesn’t matter. Like buying a fridge, just find one you like the looks of, and hope you can afford it. Just watch out for the damn interest rates

CB > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 07/19/2019 at 23:27

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Bingo.

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:35

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Holy shit, I would fuck up a Topaz. I unironically love those.

someassemblyrequired > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:37

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I dunno, that Topaz looks like a future Radwood winner.  

CB > I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker 07/19/2019 at 23:38

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For $1000 CAD, it could be yours!

Under_Score > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:41

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Yeah, a Sentra is probably better still. When you get that old in the compact car world, you’re losing current items like Bluetooth audio streaming & calling, as well as a backup camera. A screen could suit that need, yeah, but why bother with the extra $500 to get one installed?

I like cars: Jim Spanfeller is one ugly motherfucker > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:41

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I’d go at most 500 USD for one honestly

CB > Under_Score 07/19/2019 at 23:42

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The Topaz was mostly a joke.

Under_Score > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:45

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I’m talking about the Lancer and the Forte.

I shop for people not super interested in cars a lot. That resulted in a 2018 Canyon for Dad and a 2019 Rogue for my sister. 

CB > Under_Score 07/19/2019 at 23:47

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Backup camera isn’t a necessity, bluetooth is nice, yeah, but it’s something we all didn’t grow up with. Yeah, people don’t like dongles, but she’s willing to compromise with a $15 dongle than paying an extra $2000 (at least).

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CB 07/19/2019 at 23:59

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I bet we know someone who would part with a Forte. Is A/C on her list?

CB > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 07/20/2019 at 00:02

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Sure is!

Under_Score > CB 07/20/2019 at 00:12

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Nissan, Hyundai, and Kia will be your friends on this search. Good luck!

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CB 07/20/2019 at 00:13

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While good for her, that is unfortunate for our favorite claim s adjuster.

CB > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 07/20/2019 at 00:15

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She also doesn’t want to learn how to drive manual, although CoFL probably has the best treated Forte in the world.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CB 07/20/2019 at 00:17

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Given the page views of Oppo, he probably also has the best known Forte in the world.

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > CB 07/20/2019 at 00:20

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Of course, it could also be that 90% of Oppo’s page views come from the same 100 people constantly pressing  F5 throughout the work day.

CB > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 07/20/2019 at 00:22

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What are you talking about?

>presses F5 repeatedly awaiting your response to this post

Longtime Lurker > CB 07/20/2019 at 00:24

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Coworker bought a used Micra. Top trim for 9K.

CB > Longtime Lurker 07/20/2019 at 00:26

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Not a bad deal.

CRider > CB 07/20/2019 at 00:33

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She sounds awful. Maybe she needs a Versa after all.

CB > CRider 07/20/2019 at 00:53

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She’s the opposite of me: doesn’t care about cars, likes math, is smart. I know whatever she buys she’ll hold onto until it dies. So I’m hoping it can be a little less miserable.

CRider > CB 07/20/2019 at 01:16

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Yout are smart, or you'd also be driving around in a miserable little shitbox. Just point her toward a Honda Civic and let her go on her mundane way. 

Monkey B > CB 07/20/2019 at 08:00

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I think, on that list, the Forte is the best option for basic transportation. We have a 2015 she bought new and it’s been nothing but a good car. It’d likely be the most trouble free choice of those listed.

SiennaMan > Under_Score 07/20/2019 at 08:47

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I agree.   I think given the requirements a fairly recent Forte or Accent would be good choices..

SiennaMan > someassemblyrequired 07/20/2019 at 08:50

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 At this would I would love a redwood ready Tempo, complete with the all plastic interior.  Some cars pretended the interior had other materials in it, not the Tempo..

WilliamsSW > CB 07/20/2019 at 08:54

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Nibby will be disappointed