2007-01-11 09:22:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Honda
For that money definetly a Micra will run forever try and get one with not to much rust on the chasis as this is the main problem with them.
2007-01-11 09:46:09 · answer #1 · answered by oslo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Toyota are good but have their problems with weak heads. Honda are also responsible for the Rover 800 so keep away from anything with a V6 engine, Nissan and Mazda are very reliable, but Nissan have a slightly better ride. I'd actually suggest you looked at Mitsubishi. They have much more experience with suspension than any of the others so you get a much more comfortable car, and are as reliable too. The Charisma is nothing of interest but you could get a very new one for your money (1999-2000) they are much better than the surveys suggest and very reliable. they're boring to drive but then so are all Japanese cars with the exception of their sports range.
2007-01-12 13:29:18 · answer #2 · answered by Bealzebub 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look for a good deal on Toyota and Honda for reliability. You might get lucky and get a high mileage with a relatively recent rebuilt engine or tranny. Listen to what everyone is saying about watching for rust. Wouldn't do for the bottom to drop out while driving 80+ Km per hour!
2007-01-13 17:43:01 · answer #3 · answered by G P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For that money in England, I bought a Nissan Sentra. It was a 5 speed 1.5 litre, It had 60000 miles and only one owner. It was 6 years old. It had a sunroof. That was one of the best deals I have ever had. Too bad my then girlfriend totalled it. I even parked it for a year - went to it and it started first time.
2007-01-11 09:28:58 · answer #4 · answered by charles c 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any of the above are reliable but all suffer with rust problems. Also all are EXTREMELY expensive to repair if/when things go wrong.
Personally I'd go for a mark 3 astra. That money should get you a pretty decent 96/97 one.
2007-01-11 11:35:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mark B 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go for a Nissan Micra 1.2 GSX circa 1990. A great little car, grips like a mountain goat, tilts like a 2CV. I love the little car you can really throw it around. Also does great wheel spins will do a ton if pushed.
2007-01-11 09:31:12 · answer #6 · answered by The Badger 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
you should spend a tiny bit extra and get like an 89 accord or something. they're extremely reliable, as long as you don't drive it off a cliff. Mine has 1991 has 200k miles on it, and it runs like it's new!! amazing.
2007-01-11 13:00:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anton the Nordic Bard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nissan micra, a very boring little car but just abought bomb proof for reliability, if all my customers run these i would go bust.
2007-01-11 09:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
mk 3 toyota supra. so much car for a small amount of money
2007-01-11 09:28:57 · answer #9 · answered by gina 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
toyota mazda and nissan. corolla, 323 sunny/almera.
2007-01-11 11:16:19 · answer #10 · answered by will 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋