I just need it to last a couple years and about 70,000 miles. I can only afford $2,000 as it will be a second car (I already own a Saturn Vue that I want to keep) that will be driven primarily by my neice for school. Anybody have any suggestions?
2007-01-21 08:46:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Here a few years ago I picked up a little Volkswagen Golf, for less than what you have to spend, at a car auction, open to public and used car dealers. It was in mechanically good condition. The body had a few spots. Got some good gas mileage out of it too.
Me being 6 ft tall found that car had a surprising amount of room.
Hated to see that car go. Got rear ended by a Ford Explorer doing 55 mph. The other driver never touched their brakes until point of contact. The amount of damage was to push the rear bumper in about a foot. The passenger compartment was untouched except for flying glass from the hatchback window. The one thing that kept my, then 7 year old son from being injured by the glass was his Bear costume.
My overall assessment of the Golf is it is a great little car. Plenty enough room, good on the gas. I had to add the accident survivor portion so you know the strength of that little car. But results may vary depending on the conditions.
2007-01-21 09:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought a Geo prizm a few years back for $1500 and I put 100,000 miles on that thing and had very little trouble with it. A great car for the money. They don't make those anymore, but if you can find one in good shape, you should buy it for her.
2007-01-21 16:56:36 · answer #2 · answered by summit_of_human_intellect 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about an older civic or a first generation saturn coupe?
you didn't say how old your niece is or how long she has been driving.
2007-01-21 16:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Carla S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋