Recommend a generally good, inexpensive, used car of the non 4WD variety, please.?

Question

Looking for a used car. Money is a huge consideration. Is 4WD overrated, really? I live in the northeast, and we do get snow, but I am of the belief that a good front wheel drive car can be just as safe as a 4WD SUV. An OK driver in a 4WD is no better in the snow than a good driver in a front wheel drive. Valid?

Any recommendations for non 4WD vehicles I should be looking at?

Answer 1

Honda products are a good choice.

Answer 2

Toyota's just can't be beat for reliability. They tolerate a little more abuse than Honda's (tho I personally prefer the Honda's ride.) Either would be a good choice.

I haven't ever had any problem staying between the lines with my FWD Acura. If you know how to drive, you probably don't need 4WD unless you do a lot of off-road driving.

Answer 3

Best value: Taurus. There are tons of used ones because so many are used by corporate fleets and used car agencies. Front-wheel drive. Decent reliability. Low price.

Answer 4

Mercedes. Several out there less than $2500. A gasoline engine is good till 400,000, their diesels 1,000,000 miles.Or Honda or Toyota. Never a Dodge,Ford,or G.M. Been screwed by american,mexican built junk before.

Answer 5

i own a repair shop,and from experience i can tell you thatt tha Toyota corolla or the Nissan sentra both are real good cars to own,and do go real good in bad weather also,,really there are so many good choices out there that you need to go ,and look at a few,and see what you think of them,some of the American built ones like some of the dodge,s are good cars to own,,id just go looking,and see what i found that suited my needs,,good luck,i hope this help,s.

Answer 6

maybe u can do some research over here

http://www.tradecarview.com/