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5 sweet car deals from the 2012 model year

Bank rate -- Looking for a bargain on a new car? Buying an outgoing 2012 model may be the way to save money.

With most of the 2013 model-year cars rolling onto the lots, dealers are anxious to clear their stock of last year's models by offering great 2012 car deals. Even with the discounts, not every deal may be the wisest financial choice.
Here are Bankrate's choices of cars that have steep enough discounts to make buying last year's model a strong argument. Check the manufacturer's website to confirm availability of any rebate or incentive listed here, as manufacturers can change these offers at any time.
2012 Chevrolet Malibu
Price: $22,110
Gas mileage: 22 city/33 highway mpg
With a starting price of $22,110, the Chevrolet Malibu is already a very affordable 2012 car. Currently, Chevrolet is offeri

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honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2012 4:40:58 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse prices need to come down on a lot of cars. They're well overpriced for the product they offer.
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,272 Points:1,743,655 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 6:05:37 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Not sweet enough for me.
DanMtz Champion Author Oakland Posts:3,360 Points:1,244,300 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 5:02:42 PM Ignore DanMtz Report Abuse No thanks
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,561 Points:749,995 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 7:34:41 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse don't want any of them
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,021 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 7:12:13 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse And you could get two for the prices most of the cars in the list
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,021 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 7:11:05 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse For instance, Nissan Versa is less expensive and has mid-sized interior room
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,021 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 7:10:00 AM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Good deals abound... and bankrate isn't showing any of them....
dandvicb Champion Author Bridgeport Posts:1,237 Points:1,077,930 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Nov 12, 2012 5:31:10 AM Ignore dandvicb Report Abuse ok
Ahking Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,512 Points:604,425 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:22:27 PM Ignore Ahking Report Abuse not big enough.
indyjim Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:10,106 Points:2,321,380 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 9:38:32 PM Ignore indyjim Report Abuse Big discounts indicate big issues.
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,822 Points:359,205 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 7:57:31 PM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse only one on the list that I may look at.
schatzila Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,959 Points:1,018,570 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 5:27:10 PM Ignore schatzila Report Abuse Too bad for me, my fave isn't on the list.
Mark8601 All-Star Author Bakersfield Posts:918 Points:381,190 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 4:18:23 PM Ignore Mark8601 Report Abuse They don't make money on new cars anyway.
YumaFellow Champion Author Arizona Posts:1,300 Points:624,545 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 2:41:50 PM Ignore YumaFellow Report Abuse There is a reason or two these cars are still out there in quantity. In some cases, the gas mileage is not that great. And the quality of some of these is a bit questionable.
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,021 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 1:57:08 PM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Sorry Knutz..... I am. But then, I was spending 24/7 taking care of my father....
Gnusman53 Champion Author San Diego Posts:7,021 Points:1,114,370 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 1:55:06 PM Ignore Gnusman53 Report Abuse Under Bush-McCain-Romney....only two "sweet deals" would even exist -- the Nissan Sentra and the Kia Sedona.....since GM and Ford would have been history...
ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,677 Points:1,872,050 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 12:18:22 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse cool. there are some real good deals out there for who need a new vehicle.
my2002m Champion Author Tulsa Posts:6,084 Points:1,671,500 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:43:11 AM Ignore my2002m Report Abuse Too bad I'm not in the market for a new car.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,526 Points:1,832,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:06:05 AM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Agree with KnutzAL .
skinsfan125 Champion Author Virginia Posts:1,557 Points:284,450 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 11:01:46 AM Ignore skinsfan125 Report Abuse ok
knutzAL Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,248 Points:372,680 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:50:33 AM Ignore knutzAL Report Abuse Survey: Who here is actually doing better than four years ago. Enough to consider dropping 25 - 30 K for a new car. Personally unless the Nissan frontier blows after 385,000 miles I'm done. Have a great weekend you'all! ... . . . . . Let me know what you think at " Getting us out of this quagmire".
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,526 Points:1,832,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:48:49 AM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Didn't see anything I would be interested in.
Seamus4513 Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,593 Points:388,530 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 10:06:43 AM Ignore Seamus4513 Report Abuse Just bought
agr964 All-Star Author Fresno Posts:623 Points:71,345 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 9:12:59 AM Ignore agr964 Report Abuse Agreed, Focus is the way to go. Great interior, great mileage. Don't bother with these "affordable" cars. They will make you sad every day.
200porter Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,075 Points:544,085 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 9:00:48 AM Ignore 200porter Report Abuse Not interested in these cars.
broken80530 Champion Author Denver Posts:3,156 Points:734,450 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:59:32 AM Ignore broken80530 Report Abuse These cars are really pretty but you can find a used care for half the price that gets as good or better milage. The one SUV gets 18mpg? We have a 02 Suzuki XL7 with 120000 on it that get over 18mpg around town. And $20 or $30K for a car, isn't that like a years pay for some or at least 1/2 or 1/4 of a years pay.
treehood Champion Author San Diego Posts:2,054 Points:398,710 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:59:11 AM Ignore treehood Report Abuse I guess bank rate has nothing to do nowadays but dive into areas they know nothing about.
bladecutter Champion Author Houston Posts:4,866 Points:986,025 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:58:32 AM Ignore bladecutter Report Abuse Nor in the market now.
Hangnail309 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:6,034 Points:1,679,130 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:58:14 AM Ignore Hangnail309 Report Abuse Will these deals affect gas prices?
nstrdnvstr Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:36,869 Points:3,986,905 Joined:May 2001	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:57:56 AM Ignore nstrdnvstr Report Abuse Who has money for a new car?
me2002 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:763 Points:319,205 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:56:47 AM Ignore me2002 Report Abuse ok
twopairAL Veteran Author Huntsville Posts:490 Points:104,595 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:56:09 AM Ignore twopairAL Report Abuse ok
Hi1 Champion Author Ontario Posts:4,865 Points:1,726,560 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:53:56 AM Ignore Hi1 Report Abuse Ok.
Voltus Champion Author Miami Posts:8,456 Points:1,556,375 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:53:32 AM Ignore Voltus Report Abuse buy American
trugasCA Champion Author California Posts:3,885 Points:160,905 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:53:16 AM Ignore trugasCA Report Abuse Fun to look, not buying
FocusGuy Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,067 Points:1,414,705 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:51:40 AM Ignore FocusGuy Report Abuse these guys are idiots. I bought a 2012 Ford Focus. drove from Seattle to Minneapolis and back............. FORTY ONE . ONE. paid 21,500
tutaw Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,613 Points:844,695 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:51:27 AM Ignore tutaw Report Abuse not going to buy an GM or Ford
ace07 Champion Author Utah Posts:2,457 Points:663,675 Joined:Sep 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:51:18 AM Ignore ace07 Report Abuse Not looking to buy anytime soon.
BillHeatherL Champion Author Alberta Posts:7,653 Points:1,926,580 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:51:16 AM Ignore BillHeatherL Report Abuse will it affect gas prices
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,504 Points:2,184,080 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:51:13 AM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse Deals on cars many did not want. Is that really a good deal? Example the Malibu. In comparisons tests Malibu comes in 5th or last various car magazines.
2khawk Champion Author Iowa Posts:5,271 Points:929,975 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:50:19 AM Ignore 2khawk Report Abuse Not exactly cheap.
mswillia Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,642 Points:574,080 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:49:41 AM Ignore mswillia Report Abuse not fuel related
rippertoo Champion Author Tacoma Posts:5,765 Points:1,143,785 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:48:51 AM Ignore rippertoo Report Abuse Freedom to choose whatever you want.
gasman50 Champion Author Portland Posts:8,854 Points:2,411,435 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:48:01 AM Ignore gasman50 Report Abuse not for me.............
atdinut Champion Author California Posts:1,608 Points:353,985 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:47:31 AM Ignore atdinut Report Abuse Yes, Pay the deprecation price.......
SpankyMI Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,718 Points:761,230 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:46:53 AM Ignore SpankyMI Report Abuse You know you are getting old when you read that $30,000 for a car is reasonable and affordable.
attackninja Sophomore Author Georgia Posts:189 Points:49,000 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:46:44 AM Ignore attackninja Report Abuse Thanks for the info! This is very help information to have since I am looking to get a new car!
kirzon484 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,876 Points:435,235 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:46:42 AM Ignore kirzon484 Report Abuse save your money for the depression
trekmanKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,109 Points:361,140 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:45:59 AM Ignore trekmanKY Report Abuse Ohkay!
LJGP_MO95 Champion Author Missouri Posts:1,753 Points:478,980 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Nov 11, 2012 8:44:26 AM Ignore LJGP_MO95 Report Abuse no money to buy new.