What Car should i Get for My First Car?

Question

Im almost 17, and i want to buy my own car, im verry low on cash, my limit is around $1000, i can drive stick, and automatic is fine too, i want something thats not big, and that is a good car. oh and of course its going to be a used car.

Answer 1

It depends on what you want but more of of course what you can afford. You can drive stick thats great cause stick cars are cheaper than auto, but unfortunately their a little harder to find. But heres a list.
Sport Compact/Econ/Tuner
Honda Civic
Honda Accord
Honda Del Sol
Acura integra
Nissan 240sx
Nissan Maxima
Nissan Stanza
Nissan sentra
Nissan 300zx
Toyota Corolla
Muscle
Chevorlet Camaro
Pontiac Firebird
Ford Mustang
Trucks
Ford F-150 or any
Chevorlet any various trucks
Mazda
Toyota

Answer 2

With $1000 it will be a very hard thing to do to get a very good reliable car if you are trying to buy it privately whether it is at an auction or off someone hands( I would say don't buy a used car past 10 years of the present year And over 100,000 miles).
However if you are thinking down payment and car note then I say if it is used then stick with the foreign name brands because their value holds longer and they last longer also. So with that said I would say that a Honda Civic is a very good choice, a Saturn ( American made) but reliable. I still see saturns on the road form 95!!! If you can get your hands on a Chrysler PT Cruiser they are not expensive whether new or used and they are 4 cylinder cars ( 4 cylinders are best on gas mileage!!!). And last I would say either a Nissan Sentra or an Altima ( I love the 98 version). You can also check and see if you have a Carmax dealership within your area they usually advertise cheap affordable and reliable cars. I hope that this helps

Answer 3

Make sure you take someone with you when are ready to buy your first car. A second opinion is always good. If your limit is around $1000, then maybe you can visit a few websites and research a used car you may want to buy.

Answer 4

Well american car parts are usualy cheaper, so you probly want an american one since chances are some parts will need to be fixed. Also a good website to find a car www.autotrader.com. you can do very specific searches such as price limit size year miles away from sip code and much more. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

I had a neon for my first car it was OK however it started to become a money pit towards the end of its life. You can get a fairly new neon for around a thousand dollars. They are cheap on gas, easy to drive, and look ok.

Answer 6

find a nice Honda civic. These cars can rack up the miles. Try to find one that has had only one owner, preferably a woman. whatever you do, don't get a rental car. those things are abused from day one.

Answer 7

Before you buy your 1st car, please read this article:
http://www.forbes.com/2007/02/23/cars-teen-safe-forbeslife-cx_dl_0226teen.html?partner=alerts
Obviosly $1000 isn't going to buy one of these cars, but it should give you some ideas as to what to look for in your car & you may want to consider using your cash as a down payment.
$1000 doesn't buy much, & whatever it does buy, will cost more to maintain & repair
hope this helps

Answer 8

Late 80s Honda Accord and Civic are your best bet.

http://www.autotrader.com
http://www.cars.com
http://www.craigslist.com
http://www.pennysaverusa.com
http://www.recycler.com

Answer 9

Try to find a old Mazda Miata. That car should be right for you.

Answer 10

pontiac sunbird. They are cheap but sporty looking.