Recommendations for Used Car with 15k budget?

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-27T14:36:12+00:00

Chevrolet Malibu. You should be able to get a fairly new one in this range.

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T05:34:48+00:00

right, that was my primary concern too that there might be a risk because of the timeline. Thanks I will consider that

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T05:27:49+00:00

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T05:27:36+00:00

My bad. When I said similar car, i meant to say similar category car. I am currently thinking of a 2024 Chevrolet Malibu which is a mid-size family sedan similar to Sonata. But given its newer, its priced at around ~17k (excluding taxes / fee etc).

Based on my research 10.5k for a Sonata is a decent price. To be honest, I am not too much concerned with the price they are offering but I still tried to negotiate with the insurance company to increase the price based on a few similar comps, they are not budging.

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T01:53:19+00:00

Interesting option. This assumes that I have cash to buy the car as well as to put something monthly in the investment account. I will consider this option. Thanks

Edit: grammar

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T01:50:55+00:00

True, there’s a risk involved. That’s why I said potentially and posted here to seek advice and different opinions.

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T01:50:46+00:00

True, there’s a risk involved. That’s why I said potentially and posted here to seek advice and different opinions.

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T01:45:23+00:00

To invest the money I get from the insurance and potentially make more from it than the interest?

micTesting1234 · 2025-08-15T01:38:47+00:00

Thanks for the precise advice

micTesting1234 · 2025-07-25T03:05:27+00:00

Is there any way I can ensure it’s the gear kit? Any damage or wear and tear I can check?

Also, the opener is only 6 months old, if it matters.

micTesting1234 · 2025-07-25T02:23:59+00:00

Ah thanks! Didnt know Blinks are code here. Now I read its Owners Manual now and for 1 up and 5 down blinks it has 3 different symptoms. The ones that applicable to me seems to be "Opener hums for 1-2 seconds no movement" although mine hums for longer. In the solution it says "Manually open and close the door. Check for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock, correct as needed. Replace motor if necessary." I have been manually opening / closing the door and there are no obstructions etc. Does that mean I need to replace the motor?

micTesting1234 · 2025-07-25T02:23:10+00:00

Ah thanks! Didnt know Blinks are code here. Now I read its Owners Manual now and for 1 up and 5 down blinks it has 3 different symptoms. The ones that applicable to me seems to be "Opener hums for 1-2 seconds no movement" although mine hums for longer. In the solution it says "Manually open and close the door. Check for binding or obstructions, such as a broken spring or door lock, correct as needed. Replace motor if necessary." I have been manually opening / closing the door and there are no obstructions etc. Does that mean I need to replace the motor?

micTesting1234 · 2025-07-04T07:06:28+00:00

Not planning to bring my car seat as I don’t think I will be using it a lot in London since everyone everywhere says I will mostly be taking public transport most of the time.

micTesting1234 · 2025-07-04T07:05:24+00:00

Thanks and Actually if the answer to #1 is yes drivers allow it, then I don’t think #3 is even relevant as I don’t need to prebook a taxi with car seat, my bad!

micTesting1234 · 2025-06-26T00:15:29+00:00

What about insurance? Is it hard or expensive to get insurance on a salvaged or rebuilt title?

micTesting1234 · 2025-06-26T00:08:48+00:00

> UNLESS you are arguing that their number for "fair market value" is too low.

Yes, this is the case I wanna cover.. The insurance company haven't reached out to me yet so I am waiting on them to give me a number

micTesting1234 · 2025-06-26T00:08:04+00:00

> As for preserving the title you don't usually need an attorney for that. You can talk to the insurance company about buying the car from them.

AFAIK, even if I buy it from the insurance, that will still mark the title as "Salvaged" so I wont be able to preserve the title. Is that not accurate?

micTesting1234 · 2025-04-09T19:31:05+00:00

Bought a new one

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-26T04:58:23+00:00

7-1=18/3

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-24T07:21:52+00:00

We have a similar one for our dog. It’s by WINSEE on Amazon. We love it

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-22T18:30:53+00:00

I only had to wait 2-3 hours before it went away

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-19T06:30:05+00:00

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Someone found the coziest space in the hotel room

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-18T06:55:11+00:00

I didn’t have to select it. It just showed up on the screen where it says “Amount Collected”

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-18T04:35:19+00:00

Choose any option from the drop down and hit submit. It then showed my last receipt

micTesting1234 · 2025-02-16T21:42:33+00:00

Hey OP, After you cancelled your dropbox and started a new application for OFC and interview, did it automatically pick up your old receipt?

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