Sounds to me like you are wanting the Mazda.
I can't shake it. I keep feeling like I'm making a mistake. I mean, the first thing on the list of CR's Car-Buying Tips is not to fall in love with a car! Don't get emotional! Be rational! Except this is how I seem to do everything. It's how I found my apartment. I looked at almost a dozen places, and it was the first place I felt really really good about and I got it the next morning. I've paid more rent on the place than it costs to buy a car, and I've been happy with it.
I'd avoid black cars while living in NC, because they turn into giant solar collectors in the summer and get way too hot.
Ah, good point.
I read somewhere that red cars are more likely to get pulled by the police, but that may be an urban myth.
I think I heard somewhere that you pay higher insurance on a red car because you're perceived to be, well, a sportier and more dangerous driver.
I just realized the catch in "invoice plus fees." He didn't mention the going rebates. Well, it's an interesting starting point, at least.
And a San Jose dealer (also with Black Cherry) gave me a better offer than the Oakland dealer in red. Man, I like that guy, but Black Cherry is a cooler color. It's different.
One thing to consider is the price of gas may go back up in the near future (which would also raise the resale value of the Prius).
Hrm. The other thing is that I hear there's a new redesign coming for the Prius. So that would make the 2009 Prius old news.
Cars have always been totally emotional decisions for me. I gotta love my car.
Happy Birthday to -t!
My main criteria for a car seems to be, "Is it weird? Will it confuse people?"
In high school, I was driving to visit a friend for the first time and passed a 1975 VW Beetle in beautiful shape, with a black soft-top, in construction barrel orange. I couldn't afford the $4700.
I still have moments when I'm really sad that I wasn't able to buy that car.
Sparky, what song/poem is that? LOVE IT!
One of the Mazda dealers just e-mailed and said he would sell the car for invoice plus fees. That's...good, right? That seems really desperate. Intriguing. He even has it in Black Cherry.
You need the Black Cherry! And that's a great deal.
Trust Scrappy's DH. He's test driven more cars than you'll ever be in during the course of your lifetime.
Trust Scrappy's DH. He's test driven more cars than you'll ever be in during the course of your lifetime.
Hee, awesome.
You need the Black Cherry! And that's a great deal.
I covet the Black Cherry! It's a unique color! It's kinda purple! I feel bad because I really liked the Oakland dealer, but he only has a red car. Plus, I thought it was a sign that his last name was the same as that of my safety contact in Brazil. I almost feel like apologizing if I go somewhere else.
DH will be the first to tell you that he can tell you how a car stacks up, but that as long as cars are comparable, you should also trust your gut.
Hec, I got my hair cut yesterday. Shoulder-length messy bob. Looks pretty good, I think.
I read somewhere that red cars are more likely to get pulled by the police, but that may be an urban myth.
I drive a red car and have only been pulled over once. And, let's just say, I deserved it.
My insurance is actually lower now than my previous car. So, who knows?
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The higher insurance on red cars is an urban myth.
