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Corporal · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

I have a bit of a commute to work every day, and there are no direct routes by bus. My husband doesn't mind driving me, but it adds up to an hour every day for him, and that would be time better spent in the office, to say nothing of our gas-guzzling van. So, we're thinking about buying me a used car within the next couple of months.

Now, I suspect that this is even more of a crapshoot in Korea than back in the West, so I'd really like to hear some advice in general, or perhaps in specific from foreigners who have done it? I'm not very knowledgeable about buying cars and I'm not sure what sorts of things to look for or avoid. It would be one of the smaller models, like a Tico or Matiz or Atoz.

Help?

dutchman · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: My backyard

If you're thinking small, buy a Pride. They might not look flashy but they run forever. They also have a bit more power than the cars you mentioned. You can pickup a decent used one for 1 - 1.5 million.

Corporal · Joined: 25 Jan 2003

Hey, thanks for the prompt reply. It's interesting you said that because my husband seemed to think that the Pride was a solid model. I was concerned because aren't they quite old? What if something died; you wouldn't be able to find any replacement parts?

Sojuman99 · Joined: 30 Nov 2003 Location: Leaning Right

dutchman · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: My backyard

indytrucks · Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Location: The Shelf

the eye · Joined: 29 Jan 2004

Maranag · Joined: 23 Mar 2004 Location: Anyang, South Korea

I drive a Pride that I got for w200,000. It runs very well, actually. And, right - don't worry about finding parts - there are still thousands of them out there... lots of parts to be had, and dirt cheap! I just replaced the entire windshield washer/wiper assembly and all the linkages, got an oil change, and replaced a bulb all for w50,000.

Sorry - but the Pride seems to be fairly durable. I'd rather be in a Pride than a ... say ... Tico! Very Happy

Zark · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject:

For a slightly bigger - thus maybe a bit safer - car, you might try an Accent. I'm not fan of Korean cars, but mine has required only one small very cheap repair in over a year (it's a '96). Because there are millions of them, every mechanic in the country can fix them blindfolded.

Okay on gas and even fairly comfy for a big guy like me. Ms. Bear likes it too.

dutchman · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Location: My backyard

Hey Corp, here's a good one for you:

1994 Great Scoupe Turbo. Runs great, lots of work just done to it, everything works, fun, fast, low insurance. Must sell asap. First come, first gets! W800,000. Yongsan. Owned 3 years and serviced regularly at Hundae Factory.

017 712 0509/795 1187

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

your husband probably knows this one, but I enjoy peeking at this site sometimes: www.encar.com