im planning to buy my first car ranging in like 2 or 3 thousand i only want it to take me to and from school no big old road trips uknow. but i dont want a total bucket or anything but something decent and not sure wat kind of cars to start browsing through
2006-11-21 17:47:14 · 9 answers · asked by Marta C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
SMALL CAR
# Brand Rating
1) Toyota Corolla 9.8 out of 10
2)Honda Civic 9.5 out of 10
3) Subaru Impreza 9.4 out of 10
4) Toyota Prius 9.4 out of 10
5)Toyota Echo 9.4 out of 10
SEDANS & STATION WAGONS (Family)
# Brand Rating
1) Honda Accord 9.9 out of 10
2) Toyota Camry 9.5 out of 10
3) Subaru Legacy, Outback 9.5 out of 10
4) Mitsubishi Galant 9.4 out of 10
5) Volvo S40 9.4 out of 10
2006-11-21 18:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by Michael H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go Japanese, they are reliable, affordable and cheap and easy to fix. I recommend for a new driver a small car, so:
Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla -probably your best bet for your price range. Look for late 90's.
Nissan Sentra- also probably w/in your price range
2006-11-21 18:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by eMteMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great starter car would be a nissan sentra or a toyota corella. Both get great gas milage have low overhead and have proven to be reliable. Good luck.
2006-11-21 17:56:24 · answer #3 · answered by d_gormann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something big and cheap. Probably a late 80's or early 90's Pontiac. Those hold up forever.
2006-11-21 17:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by captainsquanto 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to Consumer Reports for the car to buy. In our opinion, they have never been wrong. You need a reliable car and trust me they will lead you in that direction. Happy hunting!
2006-11-21 17:58:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best car to me is a Volkswagon jetta.
2006-11-21 17:55:46 · answer #6 · answered by Robin W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had great luck with nissan.. you can prob get an old used one for decently cheap.
2006-11-21 17:49:11 · answer #7 · answered by viscomunderground 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
recommend toyota corolla or tercel, check for bad oil leaks underneath or stinky coolant and or just plain filthy neglegence. stay away from these problems.
2006-11-21 17:51:53 · answer #8 · answered by quickcuda69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Al Bundy says, you can't beat an old DODGE !!!
2006-11-21 17:52:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋