Car Trouble Please Advise?

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I need help. Which car is more convenient?  They both pre own. $4,000 2014 Hyundai Sonata 261,388 Miles OR $4,000 2015 Dodge Dart 101,800 Miles

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

I would take that same money and buy an older Honda Accord/Civic or Toyota Camry/Corolla. You could get a 2010 or so Civic or Corolla with 100k miles for that kind of money, and even if the body of the car wasn't as nice, there would still be lots of usable life left in the car.

Both of the cars in your example are at the end of their usable life. The Hyundai is definitely built better than the Dodge, but it also has far more miles on it, making them equally bad choices. I think if you buy either one of these cars, you'll end up needing to spend several thousand more dollars just to keep them on the road within the next 6 months.

The Honda/Toyota models I listed are among the highest built-quality cars you can buy, and if your priority is being able to drive this car while having to put as little as possible in repair costs into them, then buying a car that's older and perhaps more wear to the body or interior, but has 100k or less miles on it, is likely to be a much better buy.

Static_In_The_Attic · Accepted Answer

As for a sweet disaster you don’t want one on your hands so make sure you do your research on the vehicle you plan on buying. As for me personally if both vehicles cost the same going with the one with the lowest mileage would be the best decision. On the flip side if you know someone good with cars take them along with you & also write down the license plates & the vehicles vin number & check it out on a website like the one above to see what it’s worth. In addition if you go to the website below & type in the vin number you can find the history on the vehicle & whether or not it was involved in an accident, flood, etc. On the report it should tell you how many owners the vehicle had & vehicles with original owners or very few are the best. You might want to start a GoFundMe page as well & start it off with 100 dollars & see if people will donate to toward your purchase of a new vehicle.

Daniela1982 · Accepted Answer

The higher the mileage, the more things start to go wrong and may cost more than you paid for the car. If you buy a used car and there is no warranty, walk the other way. Anyone who won't warranty a car has no faith that it will hold up, even after they say we check all the used cars out blah blah blah. Yet they have no way of proving they actually did this. I know someone who bought a used car and they said we checked it all out blah blah. But 75 miles later the transmission went out. And of course, the dealer would do nothing because it had no warranty. So she got stuck paying $1600 to fix the transmission.

Apple1996 · Accepted Answer

I had sooo much trouble with my dart ☠️ I recommend you keep searching cuz neither of these are good options

OlderAndWiser · Answer

All other things being equal, the lower mileage car is the better bet.

lightbulb27 · Answer

don't know much about either those.

find a honda or toyota, like a corolla in decent shape and maintained but looks like crap. those cars are made to last... especially toyota. make sure not rusted out.

keep the insurance low like collision comprehensive, keeps rates down. maintain to keep running.

anything else can get expensive repairs. check online for the quality rating of cars you are looking at for expected repairs and longevity... edmunds, kbb, mechanic, etc... if not good, waste of time as some cars fall apart after 100k.

I have a honda 200k miles, $1000 value. runs great, is keeper.

joehypo1 · Answer

You would think the dart with lower miles i shy away from dodge and chrysler products but i have rented a sonata and i was amazed it had some get up abd go but thats high mileage if it were a toyota i have sceen 350,000 miles on a well maintained toyota sevral times i don't know how you drive but my sister morphes into some speed demon the second she gets behind the wheel and out of all the cars she has owned honda civic seems to be only thing durable enough sometimes people do not have a whole lot of time to car shop but there are some shops out there that still like to help people so you take it to them tell them your thinking of buying it and usually they can take a quick look and help you decide

HighValue · Answer

A lot of times, buying a used vehicle is just buying someone else's problems. Can you afford any payments each month? I bought a new Nissan Versa before and it has been the best vehicle I have ever owned. 10 1/2 years old now and still works great.

douride2 · Answer

Go for the newer car with less mileage unless there is mechanical issues with it. Best thing though is take whichever you decide to buy to an independent mechanic with no ties to the seller to get checked out. Preferably one you have dealt with in the past.

Surely · Answer

You would think that the Dodge with half the mileage would be a better choice. But that doesn’t always mean anything in today’s cars. It would depend upon the maintenance that both cars received!

exitseven · Answer

The Dodge sounds better however any vehicle with over a hundred K miles on it can have hidden problems. A slipping transmission or some engine issue could cause expensive repairs later. A mechanic could check it out for you.

Phoenix98 · Answer

2015 Dodge Dart it has far less mileage on it so less wear and tear on the internal mechanics of the vehicle and more importantly the engine.

JacobJordan · Answer

Well if they are both equal the dodge is better. For 4k though you better make sure it is in good condition. Don't buy it on a kiss and a promise.

Anonymous · Answer

Lease the fucker! LMAO  Six bucks a day for a brand new car? That's as much as a cup of Starbucks coffee.

Sharkstealth · Answer

That seems high for both. I would look more unless your desperate currently. I'd say Hyundai because it's probably a better car but at 260,000. A Dodge dart at over 100,000. That's a tough one offer half the price.

msc545 · Answer

Neither are a great deal. I think you should look for a used Toyota or Honda with mileage less than 100K.

BCA6010 · Answer

If the mileage wasn't so wildly different, I'd say the Hyundai.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Like this?

Paris13 · Answer

The One With The Less Miles. make Sure Though Both Run Good and No Hidden Problems. xxoo

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

Isn't a 100k dodge pretty much near end of life?

Wiredone · Answer

The lower mileage vehicle would give you more usage out of it but whatever you choose, get a reputable mechanic to give it a thorough going over

Danny_dan92 · Answer

I’d definitely pick the dodge dart. Has significantly less miles.

OddBeMe · Answer

I would just be wary of why they’re only $4,000. I would rather buy a a reliable, older car than a newer shittier one.

Anonymous · Answer

Stateside the Dodge isn't bad Here in the UK I'd buy the Hyundai because dodge pulled out of the market

Contam · Answer

The Dart, the other car is near the end of its lifespan

JeffGrey · Answer

dodge... everything else being equal, look at the miles if nothing else

rosemilk · Answer

always choose the one with lower mileage

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Both will be a headache with this mileage.

tfan1 · Answer

I’d go with a Honda 👍🙂

gorydetails · Answer

Neither one is a good idea.

Worst · Answer

The one with way less miles lol

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Dodge

Anonymous · Answer

less mile is can be better

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