Which Car Should I Buy?

[HamsterHider]

OK I AM TRADING IN MY 1998 GMC JIMMY WHICH I JUST BOUGHT LAST YEAR AND OWE 12,800 ON. HERE ARE MY 3 CHOICES:
1. 1995 VOLVO 940 TURBO WITH LEATHER PWR EVERYTHING AND 70,000 MILES THEY WANT 11,000
2.1995 LINCOLN MARK VIII PEARL WHITE 77,000 MILES LEATHER PWR EVERYTHING, MOON ROOF INTEGRATED PHONE LOADED
THEY WANT 12,000
3. 1996 LINCOLN MARK VIII PEARL WHITE SAME AS ABOVE BUT WITH 66,000 MILES THEY WANT 13,995

I AM SURE ALL PRICES ARE NEGOTIABLE BUT I HAVE NEGATIVE EQUITY IN MY TRADE AND WANT SOMETHING A LITTLE MORE STYLISH AND BETTER GAS MILAGE.

WHAT TO DO?

 

[2Thick]

That is quite easy. The Volvo is the obvious choice. It will be better on gas, more powerful (at mid revs, where it really counts) and it is not American.

Although Lincoln is one of the better American cars, it is still not on the same level as the Volvo.

In addition, you are being hosed on the price of the Lincoln. A fair private party purchase would be 10,000-11,000 for the 95. If you are buying it at dealer then at least you know it is in good shape and sometimes that is worth the extra couple thousand.

The Volvo is by far the better choice and it will retain its value more. Finally, it is a turbo!!

 

[KINGKONG69]

well, what id do is sell your jimmy yourself. you will get more for it then a dealer will give you, and id dont see why you couldnt sell it for $13,000 if its decent condition. it takes a little longer, but youll save money, dont be in a hurry.
also, why are you getting a new car allready, if you just got that one last year. if you keep tradin cars in every year, youll keep gaining negative equity, and soon owe 30,000 on a 10,000 dollar car.
anyways, i almost bought a mark 8 a couple years ago, nice car, but too many old farts got them. id go for the volvo, with a nice pair of rims, and drop it a couple inches, it would be a sweet and unique ride. but be careful, at 70k miles, the turbo may need to be replaced soon.

 

[HamsterHider]

BUT 2 THICK THE VOLVO IS NOT VERY FAST. IT IS A 4 CYLINDER WITH A TURBO. THE LICOLN LOOKS COOLER AND HAS MORE TOYS THOUGH. BUT WHICH DO YOU THINK WOULD LAST LONGER?
THE VIII IS DAMN FAST TOO.

 

[2Thick]

BUT 2 THICK THE VOLVO IS NOT VERY FAST. IT IS A 4 CYLINDER WITH A TURBO. THE LICOLN LOOKS COOLER AND HAS MORE TOYS THOUGH. BUT WHICH DO YOU THINK WOULD LAST LONGER?
THE VIII IS DAMN FAST TOO.

I'd hope that the 280hp Mark VIII is faster than a 162hp Volvo but you said you were looking for better gas mileage.

The Lincoln does look sleeker and is much faster but it will definitely not last longer than the Volvo.

But the Mark VIII V8 should hold up for a long time.

 

[Phumunda]

Hrmmm, at first I was thinking Volvo all the way, but then again, I'm nearly 21 and like all the horsepower I can get. Depends, do you want style, class and unique (the Volvo) or do you want to blend in with everybody's grandparents? Heh, if ya want to go that route I know of a great trailer park in Florida you can frequent! Heh =P

Seriously though bro, I'd still go for the Volvo. I just hope you don't live in mid-Michigan where your neighbors are ready to cut you ear-to-ear for buying foreign. Hrmmm, well that and it's just a bitch to find a place that will service them!

Phumunda

 

[HamsterHider]

OK THE 96 ONE IN QUALITY CERTIFIED FROM THE LINCOLN DEALERSHIP SO THAT IS GOOD. SERIOUSLY NOW TWO QUESTIONS

1. WHICH ONE WILL I HAVE LESS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS WITH?
2. WHICH WILL I GET MO BIATCHES WITH?
3. OK ONE MORE GIVE ME THE PROS AND CONS OF BOTH?

 

[THE STEEL BEAST]

2THICK,CARS ARENT YOUR EXPERTISE.

CARS ONLY LAST AS LONG AS YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM.

VOLVO IS A GOOD CAR BUT WILL BE PRICIER TO MANTAIN.
PARTS ARE A LITTLE MORE AS WELL.

WEIGH THE PROS AND THE CONS.


ME ID PICK ONE OF THE LINCOLNS.

 

[2Thick]

2THICK,CARS ARENT YOUR EXPERTISE.

CARS ONLY LAST AS LONG AS YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM.

That is where you are wrong. I have been around used car dealers for a long time. I know the ins and outs of cars like most people never will.

If you take a Volvo and a Lincoln and rag on them for 10 years, the Volvo will end up in better shape 9 out of 10 times.

That is why you see many older Volvos on the rode and hardly any old Lincolns.

 

[HamsterHider]

STEEL BEAST, WHICH ONE THE 96 FOR 14,000 WITH 66K CERTIFIED OR THE 1995 WITH 77,000 OWNED BY AN OLD GUY FOR 12K BOTH ARE PERL WHITE.