is there a car guru out there? which is a best buy a 2001 Acura TL 3.2 or a

[supermoren02130]

2004 Hyundai XG350 bouth $4000? the 2001 acura has 130,000 miles
the 2004 Hyundai XG350 has 87000 miles

i have a few questions:

1. which is a best overall purchase
2. which is cheeper to insure and maintain?
3.which will give the less ammount of problems
4.is this a good deal?
5. i am open to sugestions
i also find a 2001 Hyundai XG300 L for $4000 with 88000 miles

which is a better deal?

[mccoyblues]

My biggest concern would be the Hyundai's reliability and resale value.

The Acura is going to be rock solid dependable and their resale value is best in their class.

Insurance costs will probably be very comparable since both cars are similar.

Before you make any final decision you need to have the car of your choice inspected by a certified technician. Run the Carfax, do your online research and have the car inspected for mechanical problems.

[euroman71]

Acura is made in Japan
Hyundai is made in Korea

In the last 3 years or so Hyundai has dramatically improved their vehicles. If I was looking for a car, I would always check Acura first before going for Hyundai. In your case, I would strongly suggest you take the car to the local car mechanic and have it inspected. Also, check the carfax report. Hyundai is newer and has less miles and if well maintained by previous owner (or owners), might be a better buy but until you do your homework, it is hard to say.

Generally speaking, I'd always buy an Acura before a Hyundai....

[Viktobog]

1. which is a best overall purchase?
The Acura I think. They hold their value better, and you'll find will be much more reliable. Be sure you get a full set of records though!! If the current owner does not have service records, go with the Hyundai.

2. which is cheeper to insure and maintain?
Provided they've been taken car of, The Acura will be cheaper to maintain...The Hyundai however will be cheaper to insure because of the popularity of Acuras for street racing.

3.which will give the less amount of problems

Again, Acura...Hyundais are really improving their quality and the 350 is a good car, but I do not believe it's up to par with Acura.

4.is this a good deal?
Either is a good deal, again provided that they've been taken car of and not abused.

5. i am open to sugestions
I'd really suggest you keep your options open, and perhaps give US cars a good look. You'll get great performance, cheaper insurance, lower repair costs, and less problems! That is my honest opinion...I drive a VW Passat W8 all wheel drive , so I am not biased to US cars at all.