Topic: Hi Everyone

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Hey Forum members

Firstly , How are u .. hope u are having an excellent weekend.  I just got my G1 ( ontario ) yesterday and would be giving my G in the upcoming month ( have driving experience of 5+ years from another country ) . I'm looking to buy my first car around  July - Aug .  I'm confused what would be the right way to go and would like some advice

Coming to the budget - I can probably spend 22-30k ( loan ) for the car and Im looking for a CUV . The car would be used for daily city commute to work  and occasional weekend trips to nearby places from Toronto . I'm not a car enthusiast by any means and Just need a car which is reliable and serves me for a longer period of time without any hiccups . I liked the RAV4 / kona / c-hr  ( any other I should look out for ?? ) .  I have never driven in a snowy situation before , Is AWD absolutely essential for snowy situations ? Ideally I would like to get a car with more safety features and a middle trim (  not the low end or high end model ) version for some attached bells and whistles . android auto would be a huge plus . Is it advisable to wait for the 2019 models to drop and snatch the 2018 models on discounts or should I be opting for the newer models itself ?

on other hand considering i'm a new driver to Canada is it advisable to get  a used car around 10-15k  and use it for 1-2 years just to get my insurance / driving exp to a decent position and then go for a new car ?   


what would be the better choice in this situation ?  any pointers to a making  decision would be much appreciated

thanks in advance .. cheers !!

[Gurgie]

AWD isn't necessary, but winter tires are, so the recommendation is to get a set of 2nd wheels & tires for the winter. Consider a used RAV4, or CRV from a private seller & it might come with winter wheels & tires. So consider a used CUV.

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[ArticSteve]

on other hand considering i'm a new driver to Canada is it advisable to get  a used car around 10-15k  and use it for 1-2 years just to get my insurance / driving exp to a decent position and then go for a new car ?   

I think that might be the plan.  Don't spend $25K on a used RAV or CRV @ 7% financing and 13% HST because they are overpriced at that price point and will  have 80K km on them with zero money spent on maintenance.

Go for a higher mileage RAV with AC ideally off a private seller like Gurgie says.  Older RAVs have the longest legs of any CUV.  Plus they sell fast regardless of mileage.  Consequently, after a few years you will be able to unload it fast and for a reasonable recovery on capital spent.

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Im talking abt a new rav4 in 25-30k