What car do you recommend?

[r0ckyreed]

I am in the market for a car they will take me places. Ideally, I am wanting a car with good gas mileage and long life expectancy/reliability. 

I was looking into Toyota Corolla Cross Hatchback and Toyota Prius. 

[Olaf]

@r0ckyreed why waste money on a new car? So much more interesting things you can do with your money. 

[Schizophonia]

30 minutes ago, Olaf said:

@r0ckyreed why waste money on a new car? So much more interesting things you can do with your money. 

What if he likes car 

[AION]

buy a tesla, gas prices gonna explode

[Joshe]

I like the Kia Forte I bought a few years ago. 

[Olaf]

@Schizophonia number one financial advice, never buy liabilities, buy skills and assets instead. You buy a car for 30.000 euros or more and it is worth allot less after a few years. You buy an investment and you're 30k became 60k or in 2 decades 120k or you buy a skill that makes you money that you then can invest. 

[Fabio]

@r0ckyreed  both those options prius and corolla are good. Reliable, cheap on gas especially the Prius for gas. But they do have batteries which can be expensive to replace in after 10-15 years

[r0ckyreed]

1 hour ago, Olaf said:

@r0ckyreed why waste money on a new car? So much more interesting things you can do with your money. 

Well, I know I’m a fast runner, but I need a car so I can drive places. I am prefer used cars over new.

[r0ckyreed]

16 minutes ago, Olaf said:

@Schizophonia number one financial advice, never buy liabilities, buy skills and assets instead. You buy a car for 30.000 euros or more and it is worth allot less after a few years. You buy an investment and you're 30k became 60k or in 2 decades 120k or you buy a skill that makes you money that you then can invest. 

Lol. Do you just run everywhere? Or live in a city with public transportation? I live in a small college town, so a car is needed.

[Olaf]

@r0ckyreed yeah in that case you could get a used car, I thought you wanted to buy a new one and waste a ton of money

[r0ckyreed]

Just now, Olaf said:

@r0ckyreed yeah in that case you could get a used car, I thought you wanted to buy a new one and waste a ton of money

Oh yeah. Hell no. Used is better for sure 👍 

[Olaf]

@r0ckyreed I live in Amsterdam, it is more efficient with bike then with car. We are famous for it too. 

[r0ckyreed]

Just now, Olaf said:

@r0ckyreed I live in Amsterdam, it is more efficient with bike then with car. We are famous for it too. 

Nice! That would be cool place to visit. Oklahoma USA, you need a car.  

[Joshe]

I bought my car new and paid it off in 5 years with 0% APR. Had it for 5-6 years and it only has 33k miles on it. I wanted something that looked good inside and out and was comfortable, good on gas, and good features. I set out with a plan to buy a Prius but when I sat down down in it, I just didn't like it. Ideally, this car will last me the rest of my life. I think it's only a bad financial decision if you keep trading in and buying new cars. A one-time purchase of a nice, comfortable car with the plan to have it last you 2-3 decades was a good decision for me. 

I'm still pretty happy with it. The newer models look a bit nicer. 

[r0ckyreed]

 

8 minutes ago, Joshe said:

I bought my car new and paid it off in 5 years with 0% APR. Had it for 5-6 years and it only has 33k miles on it. I wanted something that looked good inside and out and was comfortable, good on gas, and good features. I set out with a plan to buy a Prius but when I sat down down in it, I just didn't like it. Ideally, this car will last me the rest of my life. I think it's only a bad financial decision if you keep trading in and buying new cars. A one-time purchase of a nice, comfortable car with the plan to have it last you 2-3 decades was a good decision for me. 

I'm still pretty happy with it. The newer models look a bit nicer. 

WOW that’s nice! Thanks for sharing! I will consider this. 

[oOo]

Without making assumptions about your price range, I'd choose a Datsun if I couldn't get the Chevrolet Chevelle I wanted.

Personally, I just like their aesthetics. 

Datsun has a surprisingly wide min/max in cost.

Datsun carries the Chevrolet Chevelle feel when it comes to aesthetics without the pricetag of one.

That's just me.

[Schizophonia]

11 hours ago, Olaf said:

@Schizophonia number one financial advice, never buy liabilities, buy skills and assets instead. You buy a car for 30.000 euros or more and it is worth allot less after a few years. You buy an investment and you're 30k became 60k or in 2 decades 120k or you buy a skill that makes you money that you then can invest. 

Lol yes but he didn't say he wanted that, he said he wanted a car.
He asks advices about buying an object he wants.

 

Yes it's not profitable to buy a new vehicle if the goal is investment.

[meta_male]

Can't go wrong with either Honda or Toyota, they are long lasting, relatively cheap cars. If you want a reliable engine get a Diesel. Personally, I've been a fan of the BMW 2-liter engines if you wanna spend a little more. Fuel-efficient and oil change every two years.

Edited 4 hours ago by meta_male

[Leo Gura]

Toyota makes the best car, but their recent models look ugly, aesthetics wise.

Honda CRV is nice.

Edited 4 hours ago by Leo Gura

[bazera]

14 minutes ago, Leo Gura said:

Honda CRV is nice.

I have Honda CRV 2014 for the last 2 years, no issues so far. More recent models must be better.

I also like Toyota RAV4, considering that one for the next car.