# New car purchase **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [April 27, 2009, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833 "2009-04-27T07:28:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/21 "2009-04-27T18:34:10Z")
yeah she actually got the prototype lol 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/22 "2009-04-28T11:26:40Z")
found a decent deal on a fusion SEL. pretty loaded. 09 with 5k miles for 13,900. worth a test drive? ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/23 "2009-04-28T12:12:26Z")
my boss has a fusion, its a very nice car. he loves it (came from a cherokee), and its a nice riding car. I havent seen too many negative reviews on them ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/24 "2009-04-28T12:14:54Z")
you have anything you wanna sell me griff? acura? bmw? ---
**Author:** ![JustinH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/9fc29f/32.png) [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/25 "2009-04-28T12:41:35Z")
The newer malibu’s have a six speed auto trans with the v6… They are the one I would get. Wait a year, and buy one used. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/26 "2009-04-28T12:47:21Z")
vw’s are sweet ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/27 "2009-04-28T12:48:39Z")
the malibu’s are really nice. They put the new Accord to shame in the comparison test from notorious Honda humpers Car and Driver when they won car of the year…even C&D couldn’t believe it. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 1:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/28 "2009-04-28T13:30:33Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > the malibu’s are really nice. They put the new Accord to shame in the comparison test from notorious Honda humpers Car and Driver when they won car of the year…even C&D couldn’t believe it. Malibus are great cars to buy used or lease otherwise its very hard to beat the value you get with the accord. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 1:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/29 "2009-04-28T13:31:06Z")
^ is still cant find where the malibu put the accord to shame? The accord has been a proven reliable car year after year, there is really no long term data for the malibu, it just doesn’t have the reputation ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 1:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/30 "2009-04-28T13:34:53Z")
it was in car and driver around january 2008ish. I remember reading it then because i convinced my cousin to test drive one before she bought a honda then and she ended up getting it. ---
**Author:** ![Griff](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/f19dbf/32.png) [@Griff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Griff)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/31 "2009-04-28T16:10:53Z")
i’ll have my SLK for sale in a few weeks, but that is a bit small for your needs 🙂 i do have a 2000 passat wagon with a blown motor for $2k if you want… ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [April 28, 2009, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/32 "2009-04-28T17:32:09Z")
nah…looking for something newer than 07 and not broken. ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2009, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/33 "2009-04-30T18:45:24Z")
ok…have it narrowed down a little. found 2 pretty decent options. please give me some feed back/pros and cons: 2008 Altima 2.5S - black 20k miles - $17k 2009 Fusion SEL - silver 5k miles - $14k they are somewhat comparable as far as the car itself is concerned. the fusion has way more options, heated mirrors, sync system etc. and is newer/less miles. but do i want to buy a ford? i havent driven a fusion yet, but i took the altima out today a i freggin love it. the smart key system is pretty sweet. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 1:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/34 "2009-05-01T01:03:55Z")
> [@dlatone](#): > > ok…have it narrowed down a little. found 2 pretty decent options. please give me some feed back/pros and cons: > > 2008 Altima 2.5S - black 20k miles - $17k > 2009 Fusion SEL - silver 5k miles - $14k > > they are somewhat comparable as far as the car itself is concerned. the fusion has way more options, heated mirrors, sync system etc. and is newer/less miles. but do i want to buy a ford? i havent driven a fusion yet, but i took the altima out today a i freggin love it. the smart key system is pretty sweet. Altima - Nissan, reliable, resale, 20k isn’t close to breaking it in, looks nice and is probably pretty comfy. The only downside that I can think of is that it’s black. Probably good for 200k miles. Fusion - it’s less than a year old and already selling for $14k. :roflpicard: Probably going to be a pretty decent vehicle until 75k. Silver stays clean. ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 4:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/35 "2009-05-01T04:15:12Z")
> Fusion - it’s less than a year old and already selling for $14k. :roflpicard: Probably going to be a pretty decent vehicle until 75k. Silver stays clean. that was my first thought. ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 1:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/36 "2009-05-01T13:50:38Z")
done deal…next week i will be the proud new owner of a 2009 nissan altima. i got a deal that i couldnt even think of passing up. 09 2.5 S 8k miles still under 3/36k btb warranty clean title and carfax $14,750… suck it mike barney. i just need to drive to cleveland to pick it up. ---
**Author:** ![slow84ta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slow84ta/32/7265_2.png) [@slow84ta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slow84ta)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/37 "2009-05-01T14:26:46Z")
Want to buy a 2003 Camry with 142k, 4 cylinder 5speed with a brand new clutch for 7500? South Carolina car, no winters!!! :gotme: EDIT: Nevermind, just noticed you want newer then 2007 ---
**Author:** ![dlatone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b19c9b/32.png) [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/38 "2009-05-01T15:35:32Z")
the post above you says what i just bought. ---
**Author:** ![spinall4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47774/32.png) [@spinall4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/spinall4)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/39 "2009-05-01T15:57:47Z")
Altimas are nice cars, only problem i had selling them was the damn cvt tranny… They are hit and miss, some are great and some are nightmares… FYI if you hold down the unlock button on your smart key your windows will all go down =) ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833/40 "2009-05-01T15:59:33Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > the malibu’s are really nice. They put the new Accord to shame in the comparison test from notorious Honda humpers Car and Driver when they won car of the year…even C&D couldn’t believe it. Car and Driver doesn’t do “car of the year”. They do 10 best. I do not like the new Accord at all. 😕 I’d buy a Fusion over a Malibu though. What awful steering that car has. Cheap interior, too. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car-purchase/66833.md?page=3)