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New Cav?
Sunday, February 13, 2005 8:20 PM
Well, I've been wanting a new car and it just became official I HAVE to have another car. I was looking at buying older but things changed a little and I can swing a car payment into my budget. I was thinking of all kinds of cars but I keep coming back to a cavalier. The body line is pretty nice and I just love this place so much and I know more about them then a lot of cars. More then anything i know I can get lots of help on them. Really i'm just looking for something to do some bolt ons and prollyrun some n20.

I don't know. Have any of you who just bought a new cav or any car for that matter felt this way? I want something kinda quick but i'm not rich so like an SRT-4 or a brand new redline is kinda outta the question.




Re: New Cav?
Sunday, February 13, 2005 10:43 PM
I prefer to avoid lateral moves whenever possible.






Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 6:07 AM
Anyone else? Well i'm pretty sure i'm just gonna look at a new cav. I dont know if I should pick one up with 20k on the odometer or just buy new. I know I can get one with 23k on it for 6k out the door TT&L. But is it really worth it? I heard of people going out the door for like 8k but that was with GM discount.

So I figured about 9 out the door without GM discount. To me 23k miles isn't worth 3grand. So maybe i'll see what deal they can work me on an 03 I saw.



Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 7:33 AM
To me...23K miles is a good break in, and I saved three grand But, if I had the extra 3 grand laying around, I might say f it and go new anyway.




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Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 9:15 AM
I just bought my new 2002 with 42k that is kilometers for those US friends and about 26K miles. I really think I'd spend the 3Grand on mods it is a good start.
Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 9:41 AM
Bob wrote:I prefer to avoid lateral moves whenever possible.


Damn straight!

Really though, I say get something that is going to have a warranty for more than 15,000 more miles.

Rob




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Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 10:36 AM
Quote:

I know I can get one with 23k on it for 6k out the door TT&L


Hope you're lubing your cornhole for that one. Unless it's new or an '04 with under 10K on the odometer, there's no way in hell anyone should pay more than $4000 US for a Cavalier.



Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 11:42 AM
^^So you're saying that I got more than I should of when I just sold my '99 Z for $3600 without my aftermarket wheels or stereo?

Rob




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Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 2:48 PM
Yes, extremely so.



Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 4:20 PM
I was going to buy another Cavi, but a 4dr because of the kids. Checked the trade in value on mine and changed my mind!

ROBZ IL CAV wrote:^^So you're saying that I got more than I should of when I just sold my '99 Z for $3600 without my aftermarket wheels or stereo?

Rob
I must have been lucky also as I got $8800 for trade-in on my 02' Z24!




Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 4:25 PM
I'd say go for a new Cavalier...or even a Cobalt or a Sunfire

Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 4:34 PM
Cobalt is going to be too expensive for me.



Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 5:41 PM
How much are you looking to spend? Because the Cobalt may not be as expensive as you think

The CarsDirect price for a 2005 Cobalt 2dr Base Coupe is $13,358 with just the basics , $14,063 with Power options, keyless entry, and ABS. Not a bad price for a vehicle that is a huge improvement in every aspect over the Cavalier.

On the other hand, you could get a 2005 Cavalier base Coupe for about $10,700, possibly less depending if you can negotiate. An optioned-out 2005 Cavalier LS Sport will run you $14,129.

Hope those numbers help you out man, good luck on making a decision





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Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 6:47 PM
i bought a new 04 cavalier in july i love it. i say try to go this them. they may be hard to find. i heard and agree that sunfires have better seats and stuff. the ECOTEC are faster that most think. or fast then what i thought




Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 8:01 PM
well, its gonna be more like 10k for a base coupe, cause the promo discounts they have at the moment are for the upper scale models, and with the 3k off msrp you will still pay 12-13k.

still, 10k for a new car with a ecotec and 5spd manual is nice...the promo deal they have going right now for the base coupes is the special financing. i have almost no credit history, only one small bank loan so my score was 72, and i still got 5.9 financing...

all i can say is, i love it...


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Re: New Cav?
Monday, February 14, 2005 8:33 PM
i had zero credit history they are only worth it if u are going to run them in to the ground. no resale vaule




Re: New Cav?
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 4:14 PM
Well, damn! I was going to get me a base model victory red 05 with 3mies on the odometer. Out the door T.T&L 9,800. That was after a lil bargaining and military discount. I was thinking that wasn't too bad. I was gonna put down 1500 so I'd be financing 8300. Wow, not too bad. Well i'm co-signed on the Explorer I reccently got so they didn't want to do two cars. Even though I clearly made enough to pay for both vehicles =/ Oh well.

I'm actually kinda interested in this 91 Z24 red cav right down the street. They want 1800 put no way I'm paying that. I'm sure I could talk them down. Paint is faded in a few spots with some surface rust trying to start. Just needs some TLC. Nada blue book value on it says 1300 for its condition. So If I can get it for about 1k or 1,100 i'm gonna pick it up. I love the 2.8/3.1's. Its an auto but ehh what ever. What you guys think?



Re: New Cav?
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 6:41 PM
That base model should be $8000 before TTL. Is that what the price was? If not, they are holding out on you. My dad and I each got new 2005 Cavys for $7995 plus TTL last november.
Re: New Cav?
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 7:17 PM
8k, plus TTL is about just over 9 grand. 8.65% tax here in Louisiana. Thats the deal I was gonna get, but i'm not so doesn't really matter if it was 8grand or 18grand.



Re: New Cav?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:44 PM
Beh, @!#$ you can take my payments over if you want.

03 4dr LS Sport, 30 grand on the clock, $246 a month, runs great I just want a Jeep Wrangler.




Re: New Cav?
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 2:52 PM
my dealership traided in a 02 ls sport just like mine.

28k

we put 6500 in it.

we will add a 800$ pack and make the bottom line 7,300

so we will put the car up for 9,695

and see what happens, it has eyeball.

keith-

so not paying more than 4k for a used cav is insane. a nice loaded 02 can fetch more than 4k

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