Which car should I purchase?

I am a high school senior that has been working two jobs for the past two years trying to save money to buy a car. With all that hard-earned cash, I do not want to just go and spend it on the first car I see…I want a reliable var that will get me to school,work, and college next year. I looked at a 1998 Volkswagen jetta a few days ago and I really liked it. My mother works with the owner and so trusts him. The car has 94k miles on it and is in great condition besides a few catches…It needs a new inspection sticker next month and i fear the tires won’t pass. In addition, one of the power windows do not work. Besides that, the mechanic that looked at it for me said it was in good condition. It was selling for $3000 but he accepted my offer of $2300 with one catch, I need to let him know by tonight……
I am not sure whether I should buy this car, or pass it up and go to a local dealership and look. There is a saturn for sale at the dealership for $3200 that I like but it has 157k miles on it and is much more expensive. I really like the jetta and feel it is in good condition, but it does not have the benefit of warranties or guaranteed satisfaction/free inspection like the dealership does. What should I do???

December 13th, 2011 | Tags: , | 5 Comments »

5 Responses to “Which car should I purchase?”

  1. irhkmj says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    DO NOT BUY THE JETTA. It is a mark 4 jetta that is known for automatic transmission failure. new transmissions will cost more than the car even if you find one used. Not to mention the emissions equipment is horrible and the electrical is not so hot either. the saturn is a decent car as long as it doesn’t have the 2.2L 4 cylinder engine. either car will not last you more than a few years at the VERY most. i would look at a civic, accord, or corolla in that price range. I would drive a 1992 accord before any jetta made before 2007

  2. Frank Shang says:
    December 13, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I would reccomend a Ford Fiesta 1999. It’s a very reliable car and it was my first car too. The Volkswagon Jetta has a bit at the back which makes it alot harder to park. Ford Fiesta 1999s are cheaper too so you don’t have to spend that much. Hope you will acknowledge this. :)

  3. Matthew Boron says:
    December 14, 2011 at 12:03 am

    if i were you i would get the Volkswagen jetta, and by the way were are you buying it

  4. romeo says:
    December 14, 2011 at 12:25 am

    i would only buy a volkswagen wolfsburg edition. those cars were made properly in germany.

  5. g says:
    December 14, 2011 at 12:57 am

    The Jetta is a decent deal for 3k, still plenty of life left in it. For about $400 or so you could get a new set of top quality tires. Let me know, I could help you with that. So if you ready to purchase… go for it!

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