Fiscally reasonable way to buy a car?? Tips??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First, decide whether you want a car to drive (German cars, Mazda, Subarus to some degree) or an appliance that gets you from A to B (Honda/Toyota, Hyundai...)
Then decide how much you can spend to buy and on an annual basis for maintenance, fuel
Put the two decisions together and you'll have the best car for you

The title of the thread indicates that they are finding a fiscally reasonable/responsible way to buy a car. Those who are car enthusiasts know where and how to research the exact vehicles they want. It sounds like they just want the process to purchase a car.

Example of how marketing does a number on people. What does your car say about who you are? What does your dresser represent in you? You must have this brand of luggage because that's what cool, interesting, happy and unconvetional people get. You are you regardless of what crap you own or not. These things say nothing about you (* except if you're a bald guy in a BMW convertible, that screams "small penis").

Some folks need marketing to decide on the product, others already know what they want to pay for based on their requirements. Unfortunately, those who are actual car enthusiasts also like the same BMWs that posers do. So we get lumped into your statement about what your car says about you. For those that are really into cars, the car is a reflection of their personality. Whether it they are American muscle cars, vintage cars, sports cars, and luxury cars. Certain brands also attract a certain type of personality. I've never met a Prius owner that I liked on the road. Doesn't mean that some of them aren't jerks though.