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Feb 24, 2019 75 Comments

Have to commute 30 miles daily. I live in bay area. Not looking to overspend! What factors should I consider before buying?

This would be my first car ever.

TC: 190k
Age: 24

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  • Oracle
    4SedxZ

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    Civic or corolla. Not a new one. Get a three year old used one.
    Feb 24, 2019 27
  • New / Eng
    SharmaG

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     SharmaG
    Prius with adaptive cruise control for stop and go traffic.
    Feb 24, 2019 2
  • New / Eng
    BogoSort

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    30 miles commute is a long commute and you should really get a good car. Don't listen to people who says if a car takes you from point A to point B then that is enough -- that argument is valid if you drive few miles every day.

    For a long commute, get a car which can provide comfortable ride -- good shock absorption, stable smooth drive. Generally luxury cars are better at it. It is good that you are looking at A4 (A3 is sub par). Some people suggests buying used car -- but most people don't sell luxury car before 4-5 years. A car from 2012 lacks a lot of desired features.

    Top of the line/fully loaded Camry XSE and Accord are good options. I liked driving Lexus too.
    Everyone who got a Tesla Model 3 seems to be very happy -- so if I can get a model 3 right now, I'd. But I voted for A4 as it is readily available and well trusted.

    Note that, my suggestions are based on 2018 models and from the study I did while I was buying my car. My budget wasn't high so I went for 2018 Chevy Malibu (loaded sports model).

    Get a good car -- you'd thank yourself later.
    Feb 24, 2019 4
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    Instagrаm

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     Instagrаm
    I’d go for Hyundai Santa Fe with all options. IMO, the best affordable SUV ever that will serve you for many purposes and many years.
    Feb 24, 2019 4
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      Ah! I get your point. I'm just not too comfortable driving a big car everyday.
      Feb 24, 2019
    • New / Eng
      BogoSort

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      I'm with OP. I hate driving SUV.
      I like Sedan or Coup.
      Feb 24, 2019
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    My tc is 300k. I drive a 17 yr old car with 190k miles on it. It's not even insured so if I wreck it, it's not covered. I only pay for liability insurance (so if I hit someone, their car/health is covered. My health is covered. Not my car tho)
    It's my moms old car that she gave me when I turned 18. Plan on driving it till it doesn't run anymore. No car payment, super cheap insurance. Bank the rest of the cash and save a lot of money. Dont be an idiot and blow a bunch of money on a nice car. Cars a just a tool to get you from point a to point b. As long as it gets you there safely it doesn't matter
    Feb 25, 2019 1
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      It matters when the commute is long...
      Feb 26, 2019