Getting a new car.

Yep.

$127 for the tie-rod yesterday. I have to go back today because for some fucking reason my steering wheel is sideways.

OH and it'll be $400+ for a new left axle shaft and ball bearing (replace in the next 3-6 months)
I need a new rotor and a brake job $100....

I already need a new exhaust manifold because I'm driving down the road with my windows cracked so I don't die from fume inhalation.

My car is only valued at $700. It's got 150k, fair condition, and it's got shit wrong with it.

So...I need a new car.

I don't know how were going to afford this either. (sobs)

FML.

Start calling around to banks, usaa, etc to see what the best deal will be.

Then find a used car on the 10000 and under lot and get a new car! Check out autotrader.com too!

I didn't look on that site but when I was browsing used ones, they all had an ASTRONOMICAL amount of mileage for the 10k and under. I want to say I was on usedcars.com

I'm going to try and get an 09/10 model of some sort.

The new Ford Fiesta's start at like 13,000
The Honda Civic start at 15,000
The Honda Fit starts at 15,900
The Toyota Yaris starts at 12,605
The Toyota Corolla starts at 15,450


Are you trying to get a car or a suv type vehicle?

Chevy Aveo starts at 11,965
Chevy Cobalt starts at 14,000

Those are all teeny tiny cars. Mostly smaller than what I have now.

The Cobalt is TINY...I don't care what they say. Although I do like its' looks, it's just not practical.

I was thinking about a Chevy HHR. They're ugly but you can cram alot of shit in them! And I'd be able to take the dogs with me.

I want a family-sized Sedan. If I had to, I was looking at the Mazda 3 4-door. That one is decent priced and perty.

I keep saying if/when I go to get a new one I'm going to look at a KIA... they have good prices and a lot of upgrades..... but I've always driven a FORD.

Fords seemed kinda pricy. The only one I would look into is the Fusion as the Focus seems like the same size of what I have now.

KIA is ok but for their price, I could buy a Chevy or something.

do you have an enterprise near you? if so they sell used cars for a decent amount of money and the mileage isn't too bad either. enterprise.com

I'll have to check them out. Thanks!

your welcome! we might have to go through them as well if we cant get a decent price on a new mini van

We have a focus, and a 2010 Nissan Versa. And my Versa has more room then the Focus lol (or thats what it seems like to us). And My versa was 13,000 brand new

I'll have to check all those out. I hate car shopping.

So much researchhhhhhh

I hate car searching to but our next car when we get to cali is a new 2011 Kia Sportage all the upgrades I <3 those!! And for all the perks 29,900 is not that bad at all

The Versa looks really nice!

I'm trying to upgrade from my 02 Elantra. I've been looking at decent sized sedans and the Chevy HHR. My girlfriend used to tote her dogs around in that thing. I need a good travel car for when we drive to WI occasionally!

yeah we got cars that are good on gas lol but i want an suv before we decide to have a 2nd baby or dodge charger

Dodge Charger!!! Niceeeeeeee.

I thought about an SUV but I'm partial to the gas mileage right now. I let Jon have the big truck-gas-guzzler.

Minivan time

The Fusion's are surprisingly large!! Look at one in person Jeannette!! That's the type of car I want. Also look at the Kia Soul's!!! Brand new 12,000!!

I think the kia Souls are cute lol

and Kia has awsome warranty's

My coworker used to work at Kia. He's going to look into a Kia Forte and bring one by this afternoon. They had a Soul but it was a manual.

That's not a bad looking car at all!

My dad has a Kia Amanti and it really is a awesome car. They seem to be great cars!

Tate. I know you love your Jeeps. Give e feedback on the Patriot and Compass.

They're cheaper than a fricken car. And I can fit a double stroller and dogs. One is 13k and the other is 15k starting.

How are they and what about maintenance?

I'm pretty serious about checking one out Saturday...