[SuziQ]

I thought Hyundais were considered pretty good cars. I haven't looked closely at them though, so I have no idea about their resale value. Can you get hold of a Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide? I think you could get it at the library. That might give you an idea about their reliability and how their value holds up. Or you could just look some older models up on Edmunds or the Kelly Blue Book site.

That Honda Fit is a cute little car!

[RosieCotton]

Oh, trust me...I've read pretty much everything I could get my hands on. Hyundai's newer models are supposedly of much better quality than they ever were before - on a par with the big makers - but the resale value isn't much better than, say, Kia. It worries me, 'cause I could pretty easily end up with a car worth less than the remaining loan.

That Honda Fit is a cute little car!

Isn't it just? It's adorable...and has a lot more inside space than you'd think for the size. I've only gotten to see it in pictures and parking lots 'cause there just aren't many around, but dang, they're cute. Pretty basic for the one I could afford...but then, my Corolla was basic. It didn't have cruise control or power anything or a CD player or anything like that. I love the bright blue Fit...

[RosieCotton]

This is the color I like...

They remind me of the old Civic hatchbacks, which I've always liked. Except that they're taller and have seats that fold flat and other little niceties.

The Honda dealership is actually where I'm taking the van tomorrow for the appraisal. If they give me more or less the same quote as the Hyundai dealership instead of telling me to take a hike...I'm going to be sorely tempted. It'd mean a wait while they locate / order a car, though, if I do go that way. And I'd give up some features vs the Hyundai. But it's a Honda, and that makes me feel better about it. Plus it's just a fun little thing, ya know?