8trizzle...
Depending on her age and finances, she might be better off with a lease.
Factory-set price. No haggling. Cheaper each month than buying, builds equity (at least Honda's do). I did this for my mom who is 85. Who knows if she'll even be driving in three years?
I have had like 4 new cars over the last 7 years. I have never put a single penny down on a lease. and have rolled my equity over each lease. I presently have $6,000 in equity and have moved up 2 levels to a very nice car that is just 2.5 years old.
Also, this is a great time of year to get a good deal on a 2003 model.
Others will disagree with this. YMMV.
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