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sweetbabydreams
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thinking of a new car any thoughts
so dh and i were talking and i havent had a new car EVER in my life. MY DH has but not me so i was thinking of a small SUV or mini van. But i want to keep the payments in 300 range since that is what dh is used to paying on the car we have now that he gave me years ago that is officially paid off. do you think im nuts?
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wannabemom
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
I think it's a great idea.... if you're already due for a new vehicle, it's the ideal time to buy......
from my mindset (prius owner here), I think you might want to consider something spacious, yet more fuel eficient than a standard small SUV or minivan.
what are those cars called that are crossovers between minivans and sedans again  they look like modern / stylish stationwagons, for lack of a better analogy.
at any rate, I think the monthly payments are the least of anyones' worries these days... it's much more so what you pay at the pump, so I guess the goal would be large and super-fuel-efficient 
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:11 PM |
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ReiRei13
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Acura MDX- might be over your price range but it just got incredible ratings! GREAT SUV!!!
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:46 PM |
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Nikkibean
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
I just bought a 2008 Honda CR-V. I did alot of research on all SUV's. I actually did all the research when I was pg so I was big into child safty features and this one has alot. I got the EX-L which is the leather seats bc I wanted seat warmers. But they have cloth seats and those go for about 19K. They are having a special on them too so it should def be in your price range. It's really great on gas. I drive alot and I find I put gas in almost every two weeks. 12-13 days.
Good luck!!
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:53 PM |
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monkeybride
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
New cars are nice but if you don't need one I personally wouldn't take on a car payment with a new baby coming but that's just me.
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:14 PM |
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Hofstra26
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Totally LOVE my Toyota Rav4 Limited V6!!! It's great on gas for an SUV and has TONS of cargo and seating space. I love it!! Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:48 PM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Posted by mpetretti
Acura MDX- might be over your price range but it just got incredible ratings! GREAT SUV!!!
I have it and I agree 
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:48 PM |
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Posted by Nikkibean
I just bought a 2008 Honda CR-V. I did alot of research on all SUV's. I actually did all the research when I was pg so I was big into child safty features and this one has alot. I got the EX-L which is the leather seats bc I wanted seat warmers. But they have cloth seats and those go for about 19K. They are having a special on them too so it should def be in your price range. It's really great on gas. I drive alot and I find I put gas in almost every two weeks. 12-13 days.
Good luck!!
I also got the EX-L. You could definetly go down to the middle model EX and maybe get more in your price range. I love mine!!
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| Posted 8/10/08 8:12 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
I have a Toyota Sienna and wish I had it when Andrew was little. I went away for the weekend a lot and always had soo much stuff. This would have been perfect then and will with Baby #2 too 
I love it. I pay a little more then $300 a month on it.
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| Posted 8/10/08 8:50 AM |
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Stefanie
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
I have a Ford Edge and I pay abou 350 a month for it. Great ride and lots of space.
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| Posted 8/10/08 8:59 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Posted by monkeybride
New cars are nice but if you don't need one I personally wouldn't take on a car payment with a new baby coming but that's just me.
I agree. We had a car coming off lease, so needed a new car. We got a VW Jetta. It actually has more trunk space than the Matrix we are turning back in and the small SUVs, plus a lot more safety features STANDARD.
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| Posted 8/10/08 8:59 AM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
can i live vicariously through you??? I am dying for the Ford Edge!
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| Posted 8/10/08 9:14 AM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Honestly, I would be more concerned with fuel efficiency than the cost of a car whether you lease, finance or buy in cash. Gas will kill ya with the added expense of a new baby too. Just something to consider.
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| Posted 8/10/08 10:29 AM |
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DanaRenee
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
Whatever you get make sure you think about if your going to have more than 1 baby anytime soon. I'm on baby #2 and am so undecided about my next car b/c so many people that have SUVs or crossovers are saying they arent big enough for 2 babies!!
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| Posted 8/10/08 10:35 AM |
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Ladybug3
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
We just got the Acura-RDX and we LOVE it!!!
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| Posted 8/10/08 11:17 AM |
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GaknTak
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
i have a honda pilot and i love it!
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| Posted 8/10/08 11:33 AM |
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wannabemom
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Re: thinking of a new car any thoughts
one more car plug....... mine
the prius.... I get about 50 mpg (I spend about 35% less than with last car.... my honda civic!), and while it isn't SUV size, it IS a midsized car with a load of trunk space, and a backseat that splits and can partially or fully fold-down, if necessary. we've never had a problem fitting everything we need.
Also, mine has stability control (the most golden safety feature, if I do declare), keyless entry / alarm, all the airbags, and the latch system.
Definitely do the gas math. try to get your new car to have better milage than your old car....... or else that gas bill (I suspect gas will be $5/gallon within a year or 2) will be a huge burdon.
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| Posted 8/10/08 11:40 AM |
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