I have two Japanese cars and I can confirm on their rock solid reliability. My 2015 Toyota Corolla is a lovely daily driver, and my older and sportier weekend car the 2008 Lexus IS250 are both rock solid. Definitely stick to Japanese cars for sure, if you take care of them, they won’t let you down.
We were offered a Subaru Forester when the car rental company ran out of compacts and fell in love with it after driving it for a week. When we were in the market for a new car, we looked up the Forester in Consumer Reports, and were sold by its high ratings. We bought our 2004 Subaru Forester new in 2003 and are still driving it to this day. This car was the most reliable car we ever owned, practically trouble free in the last 21 years; in fact, we still see the same model frequently on the road. Last year at Don Quijote, we parked across from an identical one and after shopping, my husband unthinkingly went to open it 😂 Our last car buying experience was definitely painless and we definitely got our money’s worth. I would definitely buy another Subaru again 🙏🏼
I got a 2017 Toyota corolla from waipahu in 2019 for $13700 w 26k miles. Still had the new smell. Now days that price is cheap. Everything is 20k and above. I'm at 113k miles now in 2024 so I really ran that car down. Works great.
You guys did your homework and you looked all over. You both did a great job. Be safe and watch were you park the car. It's stressful when looking for a new car. Its okay at least you did it together and you both talked it over. Good job.
Oh I think a lot of Pacific islanders can relate to that kind of story😁😁even here in French Polynesia it's monstruously expensive to buy a car me I was lucky because my van was a prize from a radio-show I participated in two years ago✨✨ but cars are absolutely essential when you live in Tahiti or the other islands of the Society Archipelago but when it comes to the other islands of the four other archipelagos there are less cars and more bikes and scooters because there's not a lot of vehicles' circulation on the roads than in Tahiti✨✨thanks for sharing that was an interesting subject
I know what you mean cars are so expensive that it turns into stressful experience, but you went about it correctly & took your time to discuss together, congratulations & I bet you're just RELIEVED its over, toyota was also my choice, reliability is the key.😊 happy driving
I was in the similar situation 1.5 years ago. At that time, Honda, Toyota and Subaru were difficult to get due to the pandemic. I was lucky enough to find my new Toyota RAV4 which I love. Before purchasing the vehicle I set a budget, got a loan approval from my credit to fit my budget. I then took that loan approval letter to Servco and got my car for my asking price.
The Subaru Forester would be my choice, as resale value would be much higher, and AWD is included. Interior wise it's the roomiest amongst mentioned vehicles in this video. The Nissan Rogue is perfectly named for its reliability.
Don't want to ruin my own deal but the best way to get the best deal is to go to the dealership and find a car you want. While with the salesman haggle then tell them that you have a meeting you have to attend but will put 3k$ down on a card( that's the most they allow) leave and go have lunch give them a chance to start counting the money. Here's the dirty but works every time trick. Come back and say you changed your mind and you would like them to refund your card. The last thing they want to do is give you the money back. Let them stew and they will come back MUCH lower then the deal they offered before. Saved me 3500 last time and I'll be doing it again soon. Thank me later.
That Corolla cross has the same engine and electric battery setup as the new Prius awd and that’s a good thing. The new Camry is basically the rav 4 hybrid.
If you said it, I missed which vehicle you bought. I bought my Subaru several years ago & STILL look to see if similar looking ones is what I have or not.
My experience with buying a new car was that it was immensely cheaper to buy on the mainland and ship the car over (it's about a thousand bucks). Way cheaper than the local dealer markup.
Some advice for viewers: All the Toyota Dealerships in Hawaii are owned by Servco; and essentially they set the prices, so they can and will gouge their customers because they can. However; if you target the right cars, you should be able to get some wiggle room, or even if you have different sales reps from different dealers try to fight each other over the same deal for the commission. Also; shipping a car from the mainland to Hawaii is roughly around $1600 or less, so if you can get the same car in the mainland (i.e seattle, california) and ship it, it might be cheaper, but you need to factor in those costs.
fun vid ! I love getting a new car, but HATE the buying process. Kudos for sticking to the plan too... I've spent way too much money on cars in my life, and would have probably ended up with the Rogue ( and would have been kicking myself for spending too much 🙂
In hawaii its way better to get a car where i live used cars are more expensive than new ones with high mileage or beaten up and new ones are usually out of stock. At least you guys got options.
The fact that there aren’t many cars to choose from that are immediately available is not a Hawaiian problem. It’s been a world wide problem since the pandemic.Its tough in your situation where you needed something right now. Compound that with the cars you were looking at are the most popular cars on the market so you’re fighting the rest of the market. That would be hard for me as I tend to research for months before I decide on a car. Luckily the last 4 cars we’ve bought I was able to plan ahead and not wait until it was imminent. I had bought 2 cars before I got married but the first car we bought together and it was my wife’s first time she said her hand was shaking signing the papers too. It’s the second largest purchase you’ll make next to buying a house.
Buying a car always makes people feel like hindsight is 20/20. It's a decision, whether the buyer is a vehicle person who tinkers with their vehicle or doesn't. The tinker knows what they are looking for and the minimums. The non-tinker buys what they feel they justify to themselves. I usually think about the requirements of the vehicle before stepping in a showroom. I look at the dealer's and price ranges, needs for the person/family. I look at CR reviews on safety/repairs and reviews of the vehicles. Going into the showroom when the car is ready to go/has gone is like grocery shopping when one is starving. It added to the price, but doing rust proofing, reverse sensors/cameras might not be possible years later. As one ages/physical health, the amenities/extras sometimes are something to consider, as you know, it won't be easy to have if it never was put in. I also think about servicing and who can do it, and how it fits in my schedule. When something breaks, is it worthwhile to fix, even if several hundred/thousand versus starting new payments on something else. My last vehicle I bought for self was a 2002 Tacoma, which when I had to give it up, because the wife wanted a better car in 2020, it was still in darn good shape. Body solid (no rust/though parked outside), engine good, steering/brakes. It depends on the maintenance of oil and engine over the years. I sold it to my brother-in-law, who has a 2004 Tacoma. Both still running and in great shape. Good luck.
I think toyota is the best, although we have bought 2 new Suzuki's since I retired in 2019. My niece has a friend at the Suzuki dealership, so we went with Suzuki.
New cars and used cars are so expensive today if you have a used car you should look at looking at getting car maintenance insurence like car shield or Endurance
I would never, never ever buy a New Car in Hawaii. The Dealers are so scandalous here on Oahu. I just simply pick up the phone and call any Dealership on the West Coast, buy the car and ship directly to Hawaii. It is cheaper and you don't have to deal with that 80's (you're stuck on a ROCK) Dealer Mentality. JUST LIKE AMAZON, SHIP IT AND HAVE PEACE OF MIND NOT DEALING WITH THE AUTO DEALER'S ON ISLAND.
I second this (though it may depend on the vehicle you're looking to buy) Mine still came out about 30+% less that what I would've paid for through local dealership.
And an even better reason for buying a Toyota...most of the newer ones (past 5 years) are now made in Japan once again! You can tell if the VIN# starts with a "J." Not that the ones made in the US for many years were bad, but you know Japanese workers strive for absolute perfection. You know a car company is good when you still see 10, 15, 20-year old models still running like clockwork on the road. Have you seen a 2004 Chevy Cavalier lately? Hyundai Sonata?
Chris, I say Toyota or Honda. I have always had Hondas up until 2009 and bought luxury German automobile. It’s still going good but miss low maintenance of driving a Honda. Nissans are reliable cars as well.
Looking back more than a few year ago ,we took almost a year to think and decided on a Lexus. It was 5 years of car payments of over a thousand dollars per month. Thank God that was over. Fast forward to now, pay cash for a toyota and never look back on the monthly payments again.
New cars and used cars are so expensive today if you have a used car you should look at looking at getting car maintenance insurence like car shield or Endurance
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I have two Japanese cars and I can confirm on their rock solid reliability. My 2015 Toyota Corolla is a lovely daily driver, and my older and sportier weekend car the 2008 Lexus IS250 are both rock solid. Definitely stick to Japanese cars for sure, if you take care of them, they won’t let you down.
We were offered a Subaru Forester when the car rental company ran out of compacts and fell in love with it after driving it for a week. When we were in the market for a new car, we looked up the Forester in Consumer Reports, and were sold by its high ratings. We bought our 2004 Subaru Forester new in 2003 and are still driving it to this day. This car was the most reliable car we ever owned, practically trouble free in the last 21 years; in fact, we still see the same model frequently on the road. Last year at Don Quijote, we parked across from an identical one and after shopping, my husband unthinkingly went to open it 😂 Our last car buying experience was definitely painless and we definitely got our money’s worth. I would definitely buy another Subaru again 🙏🏼
I got a 2017 Toyota corolla from waipahu in 2019 for $13700 w 26k miles. Still had the new smell. Now days that price is cheap. Everything is 20k and above. I'm at 113k miles now in 2024 so I really ran that car down. Works great.
You guys did your homework and you looked all over. You both did a great job. Be safe and watch were you park the car. It's stressful when looking for a new car. Its okay at least you did it together and you both talked it over. Good job.
Oh I think a lot of Pacific islanders can relate to that kind of story😁😁even here in French Polynesia it's monstruously expensive to buy a car me I was lucky because my van was a prize from a radio-show I participated in two years ago✨✨ but cars are absolutely essential when you live in Tahiti or the other islands of the Society Archipelago but when it comes to the other islands of the four other archipelagos there are less cars and more bikes and scooters because there's not a lot of vehicles' circulation on the roads than in Tahiti✨✨thanks for sharing that was an interesting subject
Very cool having you and your wife tell us about the experience. Thanks to you both.
Toyota or Honda. Can't go wrong. My 20 year old Honda Pilot still going strong!
I know what you mean cars are so expensive that it turns into stressful experience, but you went about it correctly & took your time to discuss together, congratulations & I bet you're just RELIEVED its over, toyota was also my choice, reliability is the key.😊 happy driving
I was in the similar situation 1.5 years ago. At that time, Honda, Toyota and Subaru were difficult to get due to the pandemic. I was lucky enough to find my new Toyota RAV4 which I love. Before purchasing the vehicle I set a budget, got a loan approval from my credit to fit my budget. I then took that loan approval letter to Servco and got my car for my asking price.
The Subaru Forester would be my choice, as resale value would be much higher, and AWD is included. Interior wise it's the roomiest amongst mentioned vehicles in this video. The Nissan Rogue is perfectly named for its reliability.
Don't want to ruin my own deal but the best way to get the best deal is to go to the dealership and find a car you want. While with the salesman haggle then tell them that you have a meeting you have to attend but will put 3k$ down on a card( that's the most they allow) leave and go have lunch give them a chance to start counting the money. Here's the dirty but works every time trick. Come back and say you changed your mind and you would like them to refund your card. The last thing they want to do is give you the money back. Let them stew and they will come back MUCH lower then the deal they offered before. Saved me 3500 last time and I'll be doing it again soon. Thank me later.
That Corolla cross has the same engine and electric battery setup as the new Prius awd and that’s a good thing. The new Camry is basically the rav 4 hybrid.
Happy for you guys! You both really deserve everything great❤
I haven't driven for years due to medical issues and this video made me relieved for that. I hope you guys find the right car.
If you said it, I missed which vehicle you bought. I bought my Subaru several years ago & STILL look to see if similar looking ones is what I have or not.
My experience with buying a new car was that it was immensely cheaper to buy on the mainland and ship the car over (it's about a thousand bucks). Way cheaper than the local dealer markup.
Some advice for viewers: All the Toyota Dealerships in Hawaii are owned by Servco; and essentially they set the prices, so they can and will gouge their customers because they can. However; if you target the right cars, you should be able to get some wiggle room, or even if you have different sales reps from different dealers try to fight each other over the same deal for the commission. Also; shipping a car from the mainland to Hawaii is roughly around $1600 or less, so if you can get the same car in the mainland (i.e seattle, california) and ship it, it might be cheaper, but you need to factor in those costs.
fun vid ! I love getting a new car, but HATE the buying process. Kudos for sticking to the plan too... I've spent way too much money on cars in my life, and would have probably ended up with the Rogue ( and would have been kicking myself for spending too much 🙂
Congratulations on your new car! Cars are so expensive these days so stressful!
In hawaii its way better to get a car where i live used cars are more expensive than new ones with high mileage or beaten up and new ones are usually out of stock. At least you guys got options.
Congratulations 🤙🏼
The fact that there aren’t many cars to choose from that are immediately available is not a Hawaiian problem. It’s been a world wide problem since the pandemic.Its tough in your situation where you needed something right now. Compound that with the cars you were looking at are the most popular cars on the market so you’re fighting the rest of the market. That would be hard for me as I tend to research for months before I decide on a car. Luckily the last 4 cars we’ve bought I was able to plan ahead and not wait until it was imminent. I had bought 2 cars before I got married but the first car we bought together and it was my wife’s first time she said her hand was shaking signing the papers too. It’s the second largest purchase you’ll make next to buying a house.
Buying a car always makes people feel like hindsight is 20/20. It's a decision, whether the buyer is a vehicle person who tinkers with their vehicle or doesn't. The tinker knows what they are looking for and the minimums. The non-tinker buys what they feel they justify to themselves. I usually think about the requirements of the vehicle before stepping in a showroom. I look at the dealer's and price ranges, needs for the person/family. I look at CR reviews on safety/repairs and reviews of the vehicles. Going into the showroom when the car is ready to go/has gone is like grocery shopping when one is starving. It added to the price, but doing rust proofing, reverse sensors/cameras might not be possible years later. As one ages/physical health, the amenities/extras sometimes are something to consider, as you know, it won't be easy to have if it never was put in. I also think about servicing and who can do it, and how it fits in my schedule. When something breaks, is it worthwhile to fix, even if several hundred/thousand versus starting new payments on something else. My last vehicle I bought for self was a 2002 Tacoma, which when I had to give it up, because the wife wanted a better car in 2020, it was still in darn good shape. Body solid (no rust/though parked outside), engine good, steering/brakes. It depends on the maintenance of oil and engine over the years. I sold it to my brother-in-law, who has a 2004 Tacoma. Both still running and in great shape. Good luck.
I think toyota is the best, although we have bought 2 new Suzuki's since I retired in 2019. My niece has a friend at the Suzuki dealership, so we went with Suzuki.
How are you going to charge the car? A hybrid is great for driving locally.
random acts of kindness. Great support.
Im in the process of buying my gf a Corolla Cross. Im hoping the availability would stabilize soon.
Which car did you end up with? Was hard to follow. But congratulations!
Yeah I didn’t hear which car you got.
hyrbid cross
New cars and used cars are so expensive today if you have a used car you should look at looking at getting car maintenance insurence like car shield or Endurance
Which car did you end up purchasing? Corolla cross hybrid?
So how much will your Insurance go up? I like car shopping but not where you have to pay for it 😳
How cold is it for you to wear a hooded sweatshirt?
I would never, never ever buy a New Car in Hawaii. The Dealers are so scandalous here on Oahu. I just simply pick up the phone and call any Dealership on the West Coast, buy the car and ship directly to Hawaii. It is cheaper and you don't have to deal with that 80's (you're stuck on a ROCK) Dealer Mentality. JUST LIKE AMAZON, SHIP IT AND HAVE PEACE OF MIND NOT DEALING WITH THE AUTO DEALER'S ON ISLAND.
I second this (though it may depend on the vehicle you're looking to buy) Mine still came out about 30+% less that what I would've paid for through local dealership.
And an even better reason for buying a Toyota...most of the newer ones (past 5 years) are now made in Japan once again! You can tell if the VIN# starts with a "J." Not that the ones made in the US for many years were bad, but you know Japanese workers strive for absolute perfection. You know a car company is good when you still see 10, 15, 20-year old models still running like clockwork on the road. Have you seen a 2004 Chevy Cavalier lately? Hyundai Sonata?
Toyotas and Hondas are longer lasting. As for Nissan, they seem to break down at around 100,000 miles.
Chris, I say Toyota or Honda. I have always had Hondas up until 2009 and bought luxury German automobile. It’s still going good but miss low maintenance of driving a Honda. Nissans are reliable cars as well.
Mazda? They are so much fun to drive.
I have a 2010 hybrid still going.
Looking back more than a few year ago ,we took almost a year to think and decided on a Lexus. It was 5 years of car payments of over a thousand dollars per month. Thank God that was over. Fast forward to now, pay cash for a toyota and never look back on the monthly payments again.
I was shocked to find out how much cars cost now. I priced a car for about $40,000 with a monthly payment of $800 per month! 😮😮😮
Didn't look at Mazda? I've never owned one, but wow they're pushing heavy in my social media 😁
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I recommend the forester
A lot of People are having car trouble this year I noticed. Hmm 🤔
They picked the Toyota Cross
I watch this TH-camr called nomadic introvert she bought Subaru forester she lives in it
It’s not hard . I just went to the dealership and boom got a truck . Pau . Idk what the big deal is
I wouldn't buy an ev right now, especially if you live in a condo(no place to charge it).
No Mazda?! 😢 they’re more reliable then Nissan
just take TheBus and Skyline
Skip Nissan, their reliability is lame.
New cars and used cars are so expensive today if you have a used car you should look at looking at getting car maintenance insurence like car shield or Endurance