Bearded wonder
Well-Known Member
My daughter is looking for her first car. Budget is $5000. Looking for clean 4 door smaller car or hatchback . We are in Nanaimo but willing to look up and down Vancouver Island. Let me know if you know of one.
First car wanted
- Thread starter Bearded wonder
- Start date
Drink
Well-Known Member
Agree on the Vibe/ Matrix. Same car, son still owns his 2010 Vibe (for 9 years now ) which has survived the test of time admirably.
Just wish he would look after the maintenance on a regular basis and possibly wash it once in a while. His comment, the rain will look after the wash and with maintenance a indicator light will eventually come on. LOL
Just wish he would look after the maintenance on a regular basis and possibly wash it once in a while. His comment, the rain will look after the wash and with maintenance a indicator light will eventually come on. LOL
Bent-Tip
Well-Known Member
Same with one of our "adult" offspring. Actually ran two different cars out of oil. Only one survived.... and not for long.
kingblazer84
Crew Member
As a Mechanic stick with the basics, Honda civic, Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3
Kildonan
Well-Known Member
I had my young daughter out looking for cars today too. An eye opening experience. Prices are crazy and there’s minimal inventory at best.
One dealer told me US retailers are snapping up any good inventory and sometimes offering the dealer 1000 bucks over asking, sight unseen.
One dealer told me US retailers are snapping up any good inventory and sometimes offering the dealer 1000 bucks over asking, sight unseen.
BigBird007
Crew Member
I agree 100% … I see so many new drivers buy a cheap Mini or BMW and soon realize the cool factor is short lived with how many expensive problems they have. There is a reason that a $70k+ new car is now $5k a short few years later.
kingblazer84
Crew Member
may I also preach PLEASE GET A PRE PURCHASE INSPECTION DONE!!!!!
DO NOT just take peoples word for repairs that have "been done recently" and ask for service records. I don't know how many times I see people get screwed over when they buy a used vehicle for themselves or for their children, just to find out that it needs 2-$3000 worth of repairs just to make it safe and reliable!
DO NOT just take peoples word for repairs that have "been done recently" and ask for service records. I don't know how many times I see people get screwed over when they buy a used vehicle for themselves or for their children, just to find out that it needs 2-$3000 worth of repairs just to make it safe and reliable!
FYI....
No longer can a private party sell a vehicle with a known problem like years gone past.
Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA) have had it changed where you have recourse if someone knowingly sells you something with a bad engine or transmission, as an example.
kingblazer84
Crew Member
its a 7 day window I believe isnt it?
wildmanyeah
Crew Member
wadda mean you cant just put some heavy oil in er to get the knocking sound quieter.
Gear'n'beer!
Well-Known Member
VSA will only investigate if it is purchased from a licensed dealer
kingblazer84
Crew Member
I believe its a 7 day window in private sales that you can contact and demand a refund on a "crap box" vehicle with major issues.
No protection for private sales that I see on their site.
Buying privately · Customer Self-Service
www.mvsabc.com
Similar threads
