Car buying advice

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bimbo

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bimbo
Nov 22, 2019 75 Comments

I have a 2011 Mazda3 that I bought when I was a single bachelor. The car needs new tires and servicing and I wonder if it's worth putting more money into this car, or should I just buy a new one since my needs have changed as a married man with a 2 year old.

Earlier I just wanted something that looked good and drove well. I still want those things but now I also want a comfortable ride, quiet cabin, more cargo space better climate control. Any suggestions? I don't want to spend more than 30K

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  • Google
    swinglyf

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    swinglyf
    Tesla truck
    Nov 22, 2019 2
  • So instead of spending 300 bucks on tires your solution is to buy a new car? ;) you need to get new tires regardless to sell it so start there.
    Nov 22, 2019 13
    • The Clorox Company
      Jalop318i

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      Jalop318i
      If it’s your only mode of transport and you have 2 kids, then spending $800 for a set of 4 reasonable tires (mounted and balanced) that can last you 5-6 years or more is not dumb and is cheap insurance. If you actually own and teach cars you would know how much tires actually cost if you pay some shop to do it. This isn’t even an argument Public2
      Nov 23, 2019
    • Lol. It's not an arguement? Sure it is. Costco has great tries and will last as long as your 800 dollar tires (and with a warranty to boot!) for half the price. If you want to pay extra for something that won't benefit you at all that's totally your choice but op asked so I offered an opinion. Take it or leave it but don't get so offended lol.
      Nov 24, 2019
  • New
    Loliet

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    Loliet
    Yah Madza 3 is too small for a family. Rav4/Highlander/Subaru Outback/CRV might satisfy all your requirements.
    Nov 22, 2019 2
    • Toshiba / Eng
      STX Puts

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       STX Puts
      I don't understand this mentality. He's only got one kid, not 5. What would make it too small for a family? Plenty of cars in the 80s and 90s were smaller and they were perfectly acceptable as family cars.
      Nov 22, 2019
    • If he has one kid, chances are he’ll have another. Those mandatory fricking car seats are huge. Getting a kid in and out of a Mazda 3 is a lot of work. Get something like rav4 or cr-v.
      Nov 23, 2019
  • The Clorox Company
    Jalop318i

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    Jalop318i
    So many options for under $30k! How about a CPO Kia Stinger? Twin turbo V6 and rear wheel drive. Or a used Dodge Charger RT (5.7L V8)(no need to buy brand new), a Chevy SS (if you can find it), CPO Cadillac CTS/CTS-V, and if you’re really crazy a 2014+ Maserati Ghibli (yes, you can get them for near $30k now, oh depreciation). Trying to find you a fun, rear wheel drive 4 door sedan/wagon that looks good, drives good and is a hell of a lot of fun. Also, could get a Subaru WRX?!
    Nov 23, 2019 1
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    sugarmama

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    Tc?
    Nov 22, 2019 3