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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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 Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:53 pm Post subject: Buying a second-hand car? |
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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.
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dutchman
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: My backyard
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 3:59 pm Post subject: |
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| 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. |
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Corporal
Joined: 25 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 4:00 pm Post subject: |
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| 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? |
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Sojuman99
Joined: 30 Nov 2003
Location: Leaning Right
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 4:31 pm Post subject: Re: Buying a second-hand car? |
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| Corporal wrote: |
| I have a bit of a commute to work every day, and there are no direct routes by bus. |
I thought this was the reason chicks got married, so they wouldn't have to worry about their cars anymore ?  |
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dutchman
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: My backyard
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Corporal wrote: |
| 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? |
I'm sure that won't be a problem. There are still plenty of them on the road. And it's a Kia. They all use the same parts anyway. Trust your husband. Pride is the best car for the money. |
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indytrucks
Joined: 09 Apr 2003
Location: The Shelf
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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| dutchman wrote: |
| 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. |
This is sound advice. I bought a used Pride several years ago and although it's a bit beat up, it runs well. Like DM said, a bit more pep than other small models. Not bad on gas as well.
I'd stay away from the shoebiox jobs like Atoz and Matiz. Those things are coffins on wheels. |
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the eye
Joined: 29 Jan 2004
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| Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2004 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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| I'd stay away from the shoebiox jobs like Atoz and Matiz. Those things are coffins on wheels |
oh, yeah...you'll be MUCH more secure in a Pride. |
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Maranag
Joined: 23 Mar 2004
Location: Anyang, South Korea
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| Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2004 5:07 am Post subject: |
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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!  |
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Zark
Joined: 12 May 2003
Location: Phuket, Thailand: Look into my eyes . . .
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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. |
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dutchman
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: My backyard
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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 |
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Derrek
Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2004 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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| your husband probably knows this one, but I enjoy peeking at this site sometimes: www.encar.com |
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