It has finally gotten to the point where I feel that I need a second car-- my wife uses ours to go back and forth to work, while I take the train. The problem is that ever since we bought a home last year, getting to the station has been a little more difficult.
This is gonna be my car. I got the "family car" last time and am pretty much free to get whatever. While I think for most people that means a sports car, for me that means...a tiny car.
I keep on hearing that Smart Cars suck, so those were out. Was looking into the 2016 Chevy Spark -really a rebranded Daewoo- but then heard something good about the Scion IQ from a family friend who has one. Nice n' tiny, but still larger than the Smart on the inside to have a tiny little back seat area. Plus it has more HP and a better ride.
Went a Car Max and test drove a 2014 model this morning. I was ready to buy after seeing that the car only had like 17,000 miles, but the previous owner treated this thing like shit and there were dents and scratches all over the outside, plus stains inside.
Decided to try out Carvana. They're an online-only used car dealer-- you order a car and get it delivered (or pick it up from a location which gives you the vehicle GIANT VENDING MACHINE STYLE), then get to test drive it on the spot and get a week to return it if you don't like it. Plus they offer a much better warranty than Car Max, around 4100 miles or three months from purchase.
Ordered a black 2014 IQ from them with 23,000 miles. You can view 360 degree photos of the vehicles on their site and it only has a few minor scratches. It was about $500 cheaper than Car Max's price and I may get even more of a discount from them, since someone screwed up and listed it as a Scion 10th Anniversary model. These were very limited and had some minor upgrades over the base models.
Should take delivery next Monday. Then it's time to get out on the road and SMOKE BITCHES.
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