Chevy malibu

• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 07:50

  Hi guys, just a qns...If u have a choice of 2001 chevy malibu, 2001 ford focus and 2001 hyundai elantra, which one will u choose??
  
• tomsss

  11 Dec 06, 09:25

  ford focus
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 09:57

  How about checking out the pros and cons of each car in the Consumer Reports magazine? That's what I do before I buy. HTHs.
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 09:57

  Originally posted by tomsss:

  ford focus

  But I tot u malibu is bigger than focus rite?? May I know wat is the reason for choosing focus??
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 09:58

  And I heard american cars are difficult to reapir than jap car...is that true??
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 09:59

  Here's another very useful site.
  http://www.edmunds.com/
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 10:00

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  And I heard american cars are difficult to reapir than jap car...is that true??

  Difficult in what sense?
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 10:01

  Originally posted by jetta:

  How about checking out the pros and cons of each car in the Consumer Reports magazine? That's what I do before I buy. HTHs.

  Ok thanks jetta... Personally I drove focus and malibu b4 and I think malibu is alrite. Just want to hear more feedback from ppl who have drive hyundai and focus b4...I abit sotong when it comes to car.
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 10:03

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  Ok thanks jetta... Personally I drove focus and malibu b4 and I think malibu is alrite. Just want to hear more feedback from ppl who have drive hyundai and focus b4...I abit sotong when it comes to car.

  Good luck in your selection. Just don't let the dealer rip you off k? This is the one of the best times of year to buy so ask for the moon.
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 10:03

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Difficult in what sense?

  The design and parts for american car is makes mechanic diffcult to repair the car. And I think Jap car in US is more popular...So if repair wise gonna be a prob. Wanted to buy a second hand jap car but all away my budget
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 10:04

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Good luck in your selection. Just don't let the dealer rip you off k? This is the one of the best times of year to buy so ask for the moon.

  Is it because they sell cheaper only in winter??
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 10:05

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  The design and parts for american car is makes mechanic diffcult to repair the car. And I think Jap car in US is more popular...So if repair wise gonna be a prob. Wanted to buy a second hand jap car but all away my budget

  Truthfully, if I were to buy a second hand Jap car, I would get a Corolla. Fantastic engine, super reliable.
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 10:11

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  Is it because they sell cheaper only in winter??

  The best time to buy is October. That's when the next model year cars get launched. Dealers need to sell current year models to make room on the lot for next year's models. December's not too bad. Do you currently have a car? If you do, don't let the dealer know you want to trade in. Pick a car first, haggle over the price. Once you have a firm price, then let them know you want to trade in.
  
  If you don't have a trade, just remember to haggle, haggle, haggle. I love to haggle. We once haggled over a used car for 4 hours.
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 10:14

  Ya I agree with u.. the thing I want is reliable. Dun wana to engine dead when driving in the winter..haha. But corolla here is either too old or out of my budget..more than 6k..mmm. Hope I can get one soon, dun wana rental car again..sibei exp
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 10:15

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  Ya I agree with u.. the thing I want is reliable. Dun wana to engine dead when driving in the winter..haha. But corolla here is either too old or out of my budget..more than 6k..mmm. Hope I can get one soon, dun wana rental car again..sibei exp

  You know, the Chevy Prizm has a Corolla engine. We had one once. Loved it.
• SpeedStar

  11 Dec 06, 10:16

  Originally posted by jetta:

  The best time to buy is October. That's when the next model year cars get launched. Dealers need to sell current year models to make room on the lot for next year's models. December's not too bad. Do you currently have a car? If you do, don't let the dealer know you want to trade in. Pick a car first, haggle over the price. Once you have a firm price, then let them know you want to trade in.
  
  If you don't have a trade, just remember to haggle, haggle, haggle. I love to haggle. We once haggled over a used car for 4 hours.

  Wah thks for the advice..I must look for a car now
• jetta

  11 Dec 06, 10:17

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  Wah thks for the advice..I must look for a car now

  Wish I could tag along. I love haggling. Remember ah, don't let them bully you. They have tactics. Like wolves preying on the innocent.
  
  One of the few dealerships that don't haggle is Saturn. What you see is what you pay. Even on used cars.
• n0x

  11 Dec 06, 12:14

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  Hi guys, just a qns...If u have a choice of 2001 chevy malibu, 2001 ford focus and 2001 hyundai elantra, which one will u choose??
  

  erm is this a trick question... of cos is the ford focus la
  
• kenn3th

  11 Dec 06, 16:40

  Originally posted by jetta:

  Truthfully, if I were to buy a second hand Jap car, I would get a Corolla. Fantastic engine, super reliable.

  get a jetta
• kenn3th

  11 Dec 06, 16:41

  get a focus
• nullifi3d

  11 Dec 06, 20:47

  Originally posted by SpeedStar:

  Hi guys, just a qns...If u have a choice of 2001 chevy malibu, 2001 ford focus and 2001 hyundai elantra, which one will u choose??
  

  focus. coming from someone who drives one even though its different frm the american made versions.