Planning to buy a new car

[aces67]

Our ch 7 was just discharged. I have a car that I pay $592 a month on and it gets 16 mpg. I did NOT reaffirm it.

I'm going back to school in January and I need a small car that will get around 30 mpg and reduce my note by around $200 a month.

What do I need to do between now and then to help our credit look better? We did reaffirm our house and we always pay it on time but that is the only thing positive on our credit report.

Thanks!

[UpsideDown]

I don't know, but I'd be looking at a Hyundai Accent. Good gas mileage, good warranty, and if you shop smart you should be able to get into one under
$10K.
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[debtmonster]

I don't know, but I'd be looking at a Hyundai Accent. Good gas mileage, good warranty, and if you shop smart you should be able to get into one under
$10K.

I second the vote on the Accent. They have a $1500 rebate on that car now.

As seen on: http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/accen...merreview.html

I purchased my Accent primarily for daily commute duties. I have put about 1000 miles on car so far and it has been a pleasure to drive. The soft suspension provides a comfortable ride. Wind, suspension and engine noise are well controlled. The 1.6L engine and automatic transmission provide adequate power for my needs. The interior is roomy for the car size and looks nice for an economy car. Gas mileage is ~26 mpg with only in town driving and 40+ mpg with pure freeway driving.

Could not be more happier buying this car. Its very sturdy and holds very well on freeway about 70-80mph. Drives very well within city too. get about 28mpg within city and 30-32 mpg on highway (mostly because of no cruise control). Excellent second car to have. Very spacious too, can easily fit 4 people.

I have been looking at small cars for a year and ended up with the accent. I went from a Yukon to this and love it. The front is just as roomy as my Yukon was and it is a lot more fun to drive. The mpg is fantastic and it looks good too. Going up steep hills can take some patients but it is a small 4 banger so what do you expect? for the money, it is a great buy and Hyundai is what Toyota used to be. You cant go wrong. Not a lot of extra features, but I knew that going into it. It is even easy to drive on the interstate with it. I have not owned it that long, but I like it more and more every day.

My wife really hates Hyundai's since her 2nd car was a used Hyundai that left her stranded 3 times, but that was a 7 year old car when we got it and the previous owners didn't take care of it. This will be brand new with a 100,000 mile warranty. If I don't get a smart car, this car will be at the top of my list. The Toyota Yaris is about $16,000 and change vs. the $12,500 I can get an Accent for.

[lovebirds]

I second the vote on the Accent. They have a $1500 rebate on that car now.

As seen on: http://www.edmunds.com/hyundai/accen...merreview.html







My wife really hates Hyundai's since her 2nd car was a used Hyundai that left her stranded 3 times, but that was a 7 year old car when we got it and the previous owners didn't take care of it. This will be brand new with a 100,000 mile warranty. If I don't get a smart car, this car will be at the top of my list. The Toyota Yaris is about $16,000 and change vs. the $12,500 I can get an Accent for.

My 2006 Nissan Sentra's car payment is about $200 per month. It is a very, very good car and has excellent gas mileage. I got it during a $1500 rebate program which made the used and new Sentra's similarly priced.

[Gillsbroke]

You can get a post BK loan....I did - just be persistent and make sure you are willing to put in at least 25% of your own money. I pick up my new car this week!