Need Help On Deciding On What Car to Get

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Hey guys,

 

I need some help on deciding between two cars.

 

1992 Audi 100s vs. 1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic 4x4

 

I got both of the sellers to lower the price of the cars to 2400 so now I have to just pick which car I'd like.

 

The Audi, owned by a college/grad student, seems to have been really well taken care of, no prior accidents, interior is great, it's FWD so it won't be incredibly tiresome in the snow, exterior is in fair-good condition just some scracthes here and there. There were no leaks, drove smooth, started up smoothly, smooth shifting, good amount of space for my cargo, new tires had starter recently replaced, and overall a real solid car. No rust either, surprisingly. Mileage on the car is 147,000. A car the old should be about 156,000-195,000 miles going by 12,000-15,000 avg a year rule. His reason for selling is because he got a new Audi A4 after graduing from grad school and wants to get rid of his old one. He used it to commute from Mass to Colorado.

 

The Jeep is owned by a hispanic Ford mechanic. Ride was a bit rough and tough but expected since it is a truck. The interior is in excellent condition but need front and back bumper replaced in order to pass inspection. The owner bought it at an auction and it has a salvage title. The front room on the car isn't as spacious as the Audi making it seem kinda cramped (I'm 6'2). Engine started alright but it has some belt squeeking but that went away after it warmed up. 4x4 us working and shifted well but had a little trouble getting out of the driveway...had to give it some gas...my friend that drove me with a Focus had no problem. The car has 115,000 miles and going by the same rule above should have 84,000-105,000. Owner says he used it to mainly go to and from work within the same town. Car is being kept in the driveway. He wants to sell because this car was stolen and he bought a new car and has no need for this one after it was recovered.

 

I like both cars a lot. I'd seem to get a bit more room to breathe and have fun with the Audi. While, with the Cherokee, I get a newer car that would be cheaper to repair. After comparing space, I've determined that they both have adequate space for what I need to haul from school since I don't have much but some boxes, 1 suitcase and a TV. I want the car for college to drive back and forth and so I won't be bored out of my mind in Albany.

 

Also insurance and taxes would be cheaper under the Audi by about 100 dollars.

 

And I also give up about 60 Miles in gas mileage if I go with the Cherokee.

 

So can you guys help me out with some advice and what you think is the better deal?

 

Thanks.

 

:-)

 

Oh and some stock pics of the cars:

 

100s (But In Black)

http://www.20thstreetauto.com/cars/car23/side.jpg

 

Cherokee

http://www.jaycronen.com/vehicles/jeep/ima...mited-black.jpg

[devo 0]

I'd go with the Audi, myself. It seems like you don't need the space the Cherokee offers, and even though the Cherokee would be cheaper to repair, the Audi's superior gas mileage will eventually make up for it. Especially considering gas prices these days.

 

Plus, a 100s is much cooler than a Cherokee.

[Guest Vitamin X]

Yeah right. The Cherokee was only used to go to work back and forth in the same town, and somehow went way over that mileage? And it was stolen?

 

Dude, this is a no-brainer. Get the Audi.

[Art Sandusky 0]

Having to replace parts and shit after buying it and knowing about it ahead of time is NOT a good sign. Plus, that if that Audi's black, it's gonna be hot as fuck (in the good way, I mean).

 

Vorsprung durch Technik, man.

[tekcop 0]

Get the Audi.

[MrRant 0]

Salvage title is not good news. God knows what actually happened to it before it was rebuilt.

 

Salvage Title - A Salvage Title is issued on a vehicle damaged to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation exceeds its fair market value; or a vehicle that has been declared a Total Loss by an insurer or other state or jurisdiction. Some states treat Junk titles the same as Salvage but the majority use this title to indicate that a vehicle is not road worthy and cannot be titled again in that state. The following ten States also use Salvage titles to identify stolen vehicles - AZ, FL, GA, IL, MN, NJ, NM, NY, OK and OR.

[Guest Agent of Oblivion]

I'm considering trading my Silverado in for a new Dodge Ram.

[Art Sandusky 0]

I guess I'll be the one to ask if you're gonna get a Hemi.

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Thanks for input guys...I went with the Audi!