need help in buying a car?

Question

which brand is good. I mean a used one. This is the first time i will be buying a car with my own money. Thanks everyone

Answer 1

I would reccomend buying a Honda or Toyota, they are the most reliable cars on the road. They also get good gas milage.

Even though these cars are Japaneese brands, they are made in the USA. The Toyota Sienna Minivan uses 90% American parts, A Ford Mustang uses 65% American parts.

DO NOT GET A KOREAN CAR- KIA OR HYUNDAI

Answer 2

The answer depends on what the age range of cars you'll be considering buying.

Bear in mind, this is only my opinion (as I'm sure you already planned to):

If you're looking for a really old car I am convinced that the best (when it comes to still running well) are either the old GM's (Oldsmobiles or Buicks) or else old Volvo's. The problem with the old Volvo's, though, is getting the parts can be difficult if the car is really old. If you look on the road (at least this is true where I live) the most common kind of really old car you may see is the early 1990's Buick Century. There are also quite a few of its sister, the Oldsmobile version, but not quite as many.

If, by any chance, you'd like a super, super, super cheap car that's older than from 1990 the kind of car it is almost isn't a factor. These super-old cars that, for some reason, remain in good running condition and/or maybe even good cosmetic condition tend to be the occasional, isolated, car that was owned by the elderly lady who only took it out twice a week and kept it in a garage (there is such a thing; my elderly neighbor has a car that's about eight years old and has 24,000 miles on it). For some reason, I think I've noticed some old Plymouths (that tend to be light blue) still kicking around.

If you're looking in the range of cars from, say, 1995/96, you'll see a lot of Chevrolet Luminas still on the road; and I believe there are still quite a few Buick LeSabres as well. I know people who have pretty good luck with the old Luminas.

If you get closer to, say, 2000, then you're talking about cars that are only six yers old. Six years old tends to be when cars start to need repairs. Before then a good new car doesn't need much work, but at around six (maybe a little older) some cars start needing the next level of work done (beyond the basic muffler, brakes, etc. and onto things like, maybe, alternators or starters or other things that aren't the big, massive, horrible, repair jobs; but that are more than mufflers and brakes.

When you're talking about cars six or so and newer, though, it becomes more debatable about what a good car is. Its more a matter of preference (except for the cars that are known to have particularly bad reputations). For the most part, I think most cars newer than six are probably ok (unless the car is a lemon). A car like Volvo or Saab, though, will cost more and so will any repairs.
I tend to think that a GM or a Ford isn't a bad deal if there's no warranty left on the car (or even if there is).

When it comes to new cars with warranties, its almost just a matter of how much you want to pay and what your preference is. I'm not saying one car isn't better than the other, but in terms of having to worry about getting stuck with a loser; its far less likely with any new car with a warranty. People I know with late model GM's, Fords, or Toyotas seem to have no big problems with them. Then, too, there are the more expensive cars and the cheapy cars. Again, the expensive ones cost more to repair and insure. The cheapies aren't always the most reliable or, more importantly, safest.

I'm not the only one who thinks this, but a mid-sized or larger car is safer. Don't buy any tiny death traps (and the tiny ones are). If you get into an accident in a larger car there's a better chance you'll be less injured. In tiny cars even a minor accident can be more serious than it would have been in a larger car.

If you're buying an older car a 6-cylinder seems, to me, to be a better bet; because it seems to me those engines hold up better than old 4-cyclinder engines.

Anyway, that's one opinion on the matter. I'm sure you'll get a zillion different opinions from a zillion different people. At some point, just go look for a car in your price range; and if the idea of having it makes you happy, go for it. If something happens to it you can get another one.

Answer 3

The way to go is with Honda. If you buy from a honda dealership, which I would recommend, they should be certified, which means it will have a 7 year 100,000 mile powertrain warranty from the start of the new car warranty (so if the new car warranty started jan. 1, 2000; than the powertrain warranty would end jan. 1 2007) and a 12 month 12,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty from the date of purchase. Not only with this in mind, but Honda's have already proven themselves to consistantly provide the world with cars that last forever.

Answer 4

Ford Focus, Five-Hundred, Crown Victoria, Lincoln LS, Town Car, Mercury Montego, Grand Marquis, Mazda 3, Mazda 6, Mazdaspeed6, Mazda RX-8, Volvo S40, S60, S80, Jaguar X-type, s-type, XJ.

Answer 5

first decide on EXACTLY what you want;ie, power steering, stereo, sun roof, mag wheels. etc. Then go on line and check Blue Book and Kelly Blue Book and compare prices against what you want. I buy used because if a car is bought new ,the depreciation is horrible!! You can loose up to $5000 in depreciation just driving it off the car lot!!! be cautious about "no haggle" dealers. A good dealer will negotiate with you if you have cash in hand. remember: ITS YOUR MONEY and its a BIG investment. Good luck!!!!!

Answer 6

The best brand as far as durability and quality would probably be a Honda or Toyota. Those things seem to run forever. I have heard nothing but good things about them. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 7

the very best one you can buy is a Toyota corolla,it will out last a Honda any day,,and will give you lots of good driving,,Honda's,a are good cars,,but they all have weak heads on them,,i own a repair shop,,and i have 2 Honda,s here now for head problems,no Toyota,s,,i have been doing this for 36 years,,and i have seen the best of both cars,,and Toyota,s,,will out last a Honda,,i have a Toyota that has 400.285 miles on it,,i have sold it twice,,and bought it back,,and I'm going to sell it again,,its a good car though,,but getting a little rust on it now,,anyway,,i hope this helps,,good luck.

Answer 8

Does it have to be a car? Nissan, Toyota, Chevy, Ford and Dodge make trucks that last stupid long, easy to maintain and parts are everywhere. You can pick up a decent '95 C1500 Chevy V6 pickup for about $3,000.00. It will go for years with a minimum of care, (or until you can save for a better one).

Answer 9

If you are going to be buying used, make sure you get it from a place that has good point inspection like carmax but good brands will be chevy, toyota, nissan and all that. Also, if its going to be used, go to www.carfax.com and look at the vin of the vechicle and make sure it has a good clean record. Good Luck and I hope you find something good.

Answer 10

Toyota's are great cars,they go a long way,Hyundai,is too.what ever you decide,don't by American made cars,they just don't go very far,and they break down a lot!check the news paper,or internet,stay out of auction and used car dealers,they'll rip you off!good luck!