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Which would you choose? (Car buying edition)
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:44 pm
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:44 pm
Our 2007 Odyssey broke down and we have to replace it with a limited budget. 4 kids under 8 - so yes it absolutely has to be a van.
Hypothetically, here are two options:
Van A
2014
155,000 miles
Van B (same make/model of Van A)
2013
115,000 miles
$1,000 less than Van A
This choice seems obvious to me, but which do you choose?
[edited to add cost]
Hypothetically, here are two options:
Van A
2014
155,000 miles
Van B (same make/model of Van A)
2013
115,000 miles
$1,000 less than Van A
This choice seems obvious to me, but which do you choose?
[edited to add cost]
This post was edited on 4/13/22 at 7:47 pm
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Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:45 pm to Niner
I’d walk.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:45 pm to Niner
Need cost
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:46 pm to Niner
B all day
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:46 pm to Niner
B
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:46 pm to Niner
B
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:46 pm to Niner
Why not neither
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:47 pm to Niner
B
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:47 pm to Niner
Would not drive a van.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:47 pm to Niner
What are the differences in the 7 year financing plans?
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:49 pm to Niner
This one
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:52 pm to Niner
Toyota sienna .
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:54 pm to Niner
Look for wear on brake pedal. Even though one has less mileage, it could be all city driving. If the 155,000 mile van was mostly highway miles, it will have less wear and tear on the engine, transmission, and brake system.
You can look at the front of the vehicle too. Paint chipping is usually a sign of highway driving too.
I’d look at both vehicles, and drive both before deciding. Listen to it when it’s cold and warmed up. How it shifts, does power steering whine, do belts look good, fluid look clean, etc.
You can tell a lot without even connecting a scanner, but yeah, in general lower mileage is better.
You can look at the front of the vehicle too. Paint chipping is usually a sign of highway driving too.
I’d look at both vehicles, and drive both before deciding. Listen to it when it’s cold and warmed up. How it shifts, does power steering whine, do belts look good, fluid look clean, etc.
You can tell a lot without even connecting a scanner, but yeah, in general lower mileage is better.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:55 pm to Niner
Whichever one is a Honda or Toyota. Less miles if same model.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:55 pm to Niner
Posted on 4/13/22 at 7:56 pm to Niner
Here is your answer, a Cadillac Brougham
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:03 pm to Niner
Buy a station wagon and get a vasectomy
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:04 pm to Niner
C.
Posted on 4/13/22 at 8:05 pm to Niner
B. Miles are more important than age. Same for cars as for women.
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