Good First Car? (10k budget)?

Question

Either SUV or cool car. By cool I mean not something your mom would drive. Preferably newer, 2003 to now. SUVs, no Jeep wranglers or rubicons. Most others would be fine.
Thanks for any suggestions.

Answer 1

Toyota 4 Runner is a great choice, the Limiteds come with Diff lock, ad leather, but it will be hard to find one with low miles for 10k, I am a toyota fan so I would say buy a toyota if you don't want to work on it all the time. it really depends on if you off road, or if you need 2 wheel or 4, or if you need a truck bed. but I say
Toyota or Newer ford F 150, if you want to buy a older truck and build it up for a lower cost get a early 90's Chevy.

Hope this helps

Answer 2

Rather than specify a model, I offer you this link from autotrader.com

The search is for all used vehicles between 2003 and 2007 which cost less than $10,000 and are located 50 miles from Zip Code 21227. There are over 1100 results - most of them Ford Tauruses, Honda Civics, Hyundai Elantras. I also added SUV's and Sedans. You can modify this search for your own zip code and distance requirements.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?num_records=25&search_type=used&distance=50&address=21227&style_flag=2&body_style=CONVERT&body_style=SUV&body_style=COUPE&body_style=HATCH&body_style=SEDAN&make=&start_year=2003&end_year=2007&min_price=&max_price=10000&transmission=&engine=&drive=&doors=&fuel=&max_mileage=&color=&keywords_display=&sort_type=priceDESC&body_code=31&certified=&advanced=&default_sort=priceDESC&keywordsrep=&keywordsfyc=

Answer 3

2005 + Focus ZX3 hatchback.. 05 and newer they have the Mazda designed 2.0 engine and new interior. 07 will be the last year you can get the hatch so you will have a sporty driver that is also handy. I think Ford is making a mistake changing their great handling hatch for a coupe.. I love driving mine.

Answer 4

Try a Ford Focus 04-05 ZX3 3dr hatch back! They are sporty and they come with a 5yr 100k warranty! That year range will get you in the $10k and under price range! They are in car and drivers top 10!!! Her is a link about them!

http://www.caranddriver.com/bestcars/7577/10best-cars-ford-focus.html

Answer 5

if u want a suv i would get like a jimmy/blazer 01 there good and cost about 10k atleast for a good 1 or maybe a jeep grand cherekee

my first car was a 01 jimmy and its still going strong but jeeps r good also

Answer 6

just buy a camaro between 98 and 02 with an lt1 6speed. plenty of power may have trouble putting the power to the ground but it will handle that pu**y little german scrap and yes it has seats in the back

Answer 7

2001 Chevy Blazer with a ZR2 package.
The ZR2 is more than just cosmetic. You get:
-46-mm Bilstein pressurized shocks
-3.9-inch-wider tread in front and rear
-P265/R75R15 on-/off-road steel-belted radial blackwall tires
-Specific strengthened front differential gears and drive axles
-Specific rear axle with an 8.5-inch ring gear
-Larger rear wheel bearings
-Longer, larger diameter axle shafts
-A specifically tuned rear suspension with revised rear multileaf springs
-Rear axle track bar
-Skid plate package
-Locking rear differential
-Large front and rear wheel flares
Do a search on www.cars.com

Answer 8

gonna be tough finding a newer car for under 10K
The honda are a good start..many after-market add ons available to make it standout and make it your own style

Answer 9

2002 Honda CR-V


http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=216842629&dealer_id=45941237&car_year=2002&model=CRV&num_records=&make2=&start_year=2002&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=0&make=HONDA&color=&min_price=1&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90020&advanced=&end_year=2007&doors=&transmission=&max_price=10000&cardist=1950

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=217609947&dealer_id=102717&car_year=2002&model=CRV&num_records=&make2=&start_year=2002&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&search_type=used&distance=0&make=HONDA&color=&min_price=1&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=90020&advanced=&end_year=2007&doors=&transmission=&max_price=10000&cardist=1614