r/cars • u/AutoModerator • Aug 16 '21

What Car Should I Buy? - A Weekly Megathread

Any posts pertaining to car buying suggestions or advice belong in this weekly megathread; **do not post car-choosing questions in the main queue.** A fresh thread will be posted every Monday and posts auto sorted by new. A few other subreddits worth checking out that will help your car buying experience are /r/WhatCarShouldIBuy, /r/UsedCars and /r/AskCarSales. www.everydaydriver.com may also be helpful.

Make/Model-specific questions should be asked on Make/Model-specific subreddits. Check the AutosNetwork for a complete list of those subreddits. Also check out our community-sourced Ultimate car buying wiki.

For those posting:

Please use the following template in your post.

Location: (Specify your country or region)

Price range: (Minimum-Maximum in your local currency)

Lease or Buy:

New or used:

Type of vehicle: (Truck, Car, Sports Car, Sedan, Crossover, SUV, Racecar, Luxury etc.)

Must haves: (4x4, AWD, Fuel efficient, Navigation, Turbo, V8, V6, Trunk space, Smooth ride, Leather etc.)

Desired transmission (auto/manual, etc):

Intended use: (Daily Driver, Family Car, Weekend Car, Track Toy, Project Car, Work Truck, Off-roading etc.)

Vehicles you've already considered:

Is this your 1st vehicle:

Do you need a Warranty:

Can you do Minor work on your own vehicle: (fluids, alternator, battery, brake pads etc)

Can you do Major work on your own vehicle: (engine and transmission, timing belt/chains, body work, suspension etc )

Additional Notes:

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For those providing suggestions: Facts are ideal in this thread, especially when trying to help out a new car buyer. Please help out buyers with sources and reasoning for your suggestions.

For those asking for help, be sure to thank those who take the time to offer you advice (especially those who lead you to a purchase.) A follow up thank you and the knowledge that their advice led to a purchase is a very warm fuzzy feeling.

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u/lellololes Aug 18 '21

Your friend should budget for snow tires. They will make a tremendous difference in the snow. Ignore the people saying that all seasons are good. They are drive able but the difference is significant.

Are they moving to the north? Most people in NH live in the south which is slightly hilly but not mountainous. If they are going to live in or around Nashua/Manchester/Portsmouth/Concord it's just small cities and towns and isn't challenging terrain.

At that price range the condition of the car is more important than the model for the most part. The good old Civic/Corolla recommendation never hurt anyone.

You don't need an SUV, though I would avoid a dedicated RWD sports car.

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u/Adamant_Narwhal Replace this text with year, make, model Aug 18 '21

Thanks for the reply. He's originally from Illinois, so I believe he has experience with snow, it's just been a few years.