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Inexpensive College Kid Car

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  1. ronfrohock

    ronfrohock F1 Rookie Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I'm looking for a car for our son.
    Anyone out these have something to sell?
    Thanks
     
    ronfrohock, Jul 17, 2017
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  2. 19633500GT

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    Ron is he going to be in inclement weather?

    Search out a 4.0 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 if so. Rock solid and cheap to own. Storage, reliability etc.
     
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  3. ronfrohock

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    Thanks Ken,
    Final year at Loyola University in Baltimore. Living off campus, needs a car to get down and back and local driving.
     
    ronfrohock, Jul 18, 2017
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  4. Davesvt2000

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    Brand new Ford Fiesta can be bought for mid to high teens with a stick.
     
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  5. StreamlineGT

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    I've got a 360 for sale.
     
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  6. Ashman

    Ashman Three Time F1 World Champ Owner Silver Subscribed

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    Since the thread title includes the word "inexpensive", might we assume that you are selling a Subaru 360? :)
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  7. SAFE4NOW

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    Personally, I went with a new VW Tiguan 4 Motion with Navigation.

    Simple sub $200 mth lease payment, give it back when they graduate ( incentive to graduate in time ) and it doesn't really matter what happens to it while its " at college "

    Under warranty

    Reliable

    Safe

    AWD ( Great in snow from experience as I drove ours back from CO during winter! )

    Low maintenance

    low profile ( vs BMW, MB, Ferrari )

    S
     
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  8. ronfrohock

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    What was the term? Im thinking this might be the way to go.
     
    ronfrohock, Jul 18, 2017
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    48m , 12k miles a year , I did not purchase the pre paid service , so I could take care of that , making sure I see the car at least once a year!

    S
     
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    FWIW- the streets of Baltimore are terrible. Get something that can stand up to potholes and frost heaves.
     
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  11. ronfrohock

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    He is living off campus this year on York Ave.
    I should really be looking for an old armored truck!
     
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    I bought my college age daughter a 2006 Jag x-type with 70k miles for $4,800. AWD, anti lock brakes, traction control, sunroof etc. If it was a Subaru it would have been $10,000 and her piers think she's styling.
     
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  13. Ashman

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    If her "piers" think she is styling, she should dock their paychecks for riding with her! ;)

    That sounds like a seriously good price for the mileage, even if the base platform is Ford Mondeo, right? I paid about same price for my daughter's 2006 Ford Escape XLT V6 with AWD, an excellent traction control etc but 110k miles.
     
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    The platform is from the Ford Mondeo, which is why I like it! The market loves used Japanese cars and hates used Jags. That creates opportunities.
     
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    And the Ford Escape is based on the Mazda Tribute, a Japanese platform, which is why I liked that.

    We truly are a global economy these days!
     
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    When I was a worthless college student (it took me six years to get an undergrad degree, but hey I paid for it), I had a Dodge Dart. You know, one with a push button shifter on the dash. I used to carry a five-gallon can of oil in the truck, which I had to wire shut because the lock didn't work. Every time I filled up with gas, I filled up with oil. I didn't have to worry about locking it, nobody would ever steal it. But, the radio still worked!
     
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    There's an idea! my sister is looking at used Subies for her HS age kids...may have to look at Jags!
     
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    Still have a 360 for sale.
     
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    I ended up leasing him a new Jetta.
    Three year term, 15k miles per year.
    $137.00 a month no money down.
    Fantastic car for the money.
     
    ronfrohock, Jul 31, 2017
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    Problem solved!

    And I think Jettas are cool cars in that crowd, but then what do I know about that young crowd. :D
     
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