A set of tires would eat up 2 to 3 months easy.Miles per year of driving? whatever it is, is going to be older and that much closer to needing work.
If she undershoots the $300/month requirement, will she put the difference into a jar for repairs?
If she can't afford new they are good choices. Previous generations are so much on the last two.Corolla Cross, HR-V, C-HR
Dont fleece a car....Don't tell the dealer how much she's willing to spend per($300) month. They will make sure that she spends that much or even more.
Is your mom going to keep the car for a long time?
Does she need a car right now or can she take her time?
Test drive, test drive, test drive. OR LEASE!
Kia forte or soul with the 2.0 that should be the port injection motor.My mother is getting ready to shop for a new vehicle, and has a 300/mo cap on her monthly payments.
She's looking at Kia and Ford.
I'm not well versed on Kia but I did run into a old friend earlier this year who works at a Ford dealership. He says his bread and butter is replacing headgaskets. I'm assuming he's referring to the ecoboost lineup.
Can anyone give me any ideas on what would fit her price range and which Kia and Fords to steer clear from?
Oh and she wants a small SUV. Merry Christmas everyone.
Along with the Hyundai Elantra. I think I'd stay away from GDI or turbo Hyundai/Kia products. Hyundai, and I believe Kia too, currently have 3.75% financing for 60 on these and that would help some with the monthly budget. Even with that some money down is going to be required to keep the payment under $300. The base Elantra SE is in the $22k(ish) range and has a ton of standard equipment. The Kia Forte is right there at roughly the same price point with slightly less standard equipment.Kia forte or soul with the 2.0 that should be the port injection motor.