What would you get with a $5000 budget?
If you had $5000 to send on an car (No trucks or vans). Auto and AC is a must, around 150K, 200K max. It would see 35-45K hwy km a year... so must be reliable and fuel efficient. Would would you get?
Yes I know I wouldn't expect too many years out of it...
Last edited by Hotsky; 07-08-2013 at 09:07 PM.
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Honda civics really do go and go if treated right, and parts are cheap if something does break. Great on gas too I'm on my phone or else id look on autotrader
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saturn ion ... just to be a little different
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I've had a 1997 chevy cavalier and 2002 Pontiac sunfire both cost $3000 ech and both lasted 4+ years and I'm still driving the sunfire. They're Cheap to fix, pretty reliable and cheap on gas
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Ditto! Civic or Corolla. They've been the industry's standard for a reason.Originally Posted by greyseason
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Corolla and make sure its either silver or gray
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lol why?Corolla and make sure its either silver or gray
What do you guys think of a 07 Accent with 115K for $3500!? Here's the catch it's a rebuilt apparently was a front fender and it cost $6000 to fix it which isn't that much once you start replacing parts.
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Personally I would stay far away from a branded/rebuilt car.
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That's how I always felt like too...but just seems like a great deal. :/
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dude cmon...you can't be serious.
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Why phil? Don't u love those cars?
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nope. they drive too slow...
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its actually a theft AND recovery deterrent
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Exactly why you'd want to stay away, too good to be true... Cars prolly a money pit.
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I wouldn't buy an older Hyundai ( even 07) my ex had one and it was a solid piece of shit
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How bout an 05 Nissan Alitima 3.5s with 130K for ~$5000? 3.5L sounds like a breast compared to my 2L Mazda lol. Cant be that cheap on gas tho
Last edited by Hotsky; 07-09-2013 at 11:05 AM.
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Civic is horrible for insurance. Cavalier or sunflowers are great. I bought one at 50,000km and i drove the shit out of it to 300,000 without even changing the spark plugs lol. Did the oil and a new fuel pump that was it lol.
You could also look at a mx6 ( which my dad has a great one for sale ). Protege is good aswell.
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Altima is good. Just get the 2.5 for better mileage.How bout an 05 Nissan Alitima 3.5s with 130K for ~$5000? 3.5L sounds like a breast compared to my 2L Mazda lol. Cant be that cheap on gas tho
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+1 on the civic or 'rolla.
i'd lean more to the corolla, so dam simple and easy to work on. Like other's have said silver or grey haha stay away from beige.
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Just saw another car today...it's an 04 Saturn Ion base model with under 58K on it that I can get for $3800 (just needs tires and brake service). The bad part is it had a head gasket replaced in January and there was a oil leak (discovered by another guy who was interested and took it to a mechanic) the owner had it fixed by his mechanic last week. Not sure exactly what was done and if this is going to be a reoccurring issue or even lead so more issues. Would you guys take it or pass. I need to give him the answer by tomorrow am.
Edit: the guy is selling it for his mother in law, the lady barely drove it and probably didn't maintain the car much.
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my suggestion eh
and those cars are pretty good other then being like a piece of tupperware. take it to your own mechanic and see whats up. its probably all good
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4 cycl Camry, Accord, Civic, Corolla....basic Jap cars...but not Mazda, lol....
IMO, I would get a 10 yrs old Jap than a 6 yrs old American.
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I had a 94 MX6 for my first car about 10 yrs ago.
Only had it for a year, not reliable. Sold it after 12-13 months. Then my next car was a Protege MP3, had it for few years, start rusting a bit and repair are coming.....
I wouldnt touch old Mazda personally.
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1999-2001 Subaru RS would be my choice.
Dunno how reliable or efficient they are but I love em so I thought I'd put it out there.
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