I'm going to college in august, about a 2.5 hr drive from home, and I haven't gotten my license yet (I live in ohio) and I would like to purchase the smallest car (that's affordable, so no BMW's or high priced cars, preferrably older models).
Basically the question is what is the smallest car out there. I was thinking the Geo Metro LSI, what are some others ?
2007-02-27 10:56:49 · 12 answers · asked by noeheaven 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Crap! Thats a long drive! I'd suggest a jeep, but not comfort for long road trips!
A brand new Corolla, or focus, or accord.
Brand new! Thats what i'm doing with the new vw rabbit, 17,500 but! lower apr financing, lower payments. $330 a month.
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Check it out for a little while. But my advice is get something new, and not a truck considering your traveling. If you don't have a good job right now.
Try getting a 96 Honda Civic. or older. Really nice actually.
Clean, VERY quiet.
Somewhat reliable. Good gas miliage.
2007-02-27 11:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
If you want reliability go with the Toyota Corolla! It's like the old Timex watch commercials, "It takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
I got one for my daughter. It saw all kinds of weather, got 40+ miles to the gallon, and so far with 270,000 miles she finally had to replace the battery! She kept it serviced, and besides tires, it still runs very well.
I switched from US made cars, and have driven Toyota for 20 years now. I really don't like to buy anything outside the US, but the quality on US cars went down, and the prices went up.
True Toyota may cost a little more, but you will appreciate it when you sell it or trade it in.
I can almost assure you that the Geo Metro will not hold up to that much driving. Metro itself sez it's a metro or city car.
2007-02-27 19:32:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bigdog 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't get a metro. My g/f is in the same situation and she is looking for a Toyota Echo or a Nissan 200sx. She also wanted a Metro lol. Next year the smart fourtwo is coming out under $15k. Probably the smallest car I can think of. Or get a Honda Civic or something. Euro cars are reliable but expensive to maintian.
2007-02-27 19:06:53 · answer #3 · answered by munkler_1988 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Geo Metro has the greatest reliability of any of them. However, you can also find a Ford Fiesta, Honda Civic, Mazda Protege, Toyota Corolla. Stay away from European small cars. Reliability is questionable no matter what you get.
2007-02-27 19:06:19 · answer #4 · answered by Craig B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would strongly suggest looking at a Hyundai elantra or accent. Both get terrific gas mileage and come with a 10yr/100000 mile warranty. The accent brand new starts at about $12000 and it is definately the best bang for the buck. I'm a dealer, so if you have any other questions let me know and I'll check on the details later. Hope this helps.
2007-02-27 19:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Rhettski 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
are you looking for a newer or older car?
newer i would try a Kia
older try a Dodge Omni or Plymouth Horizon
good luck
2007-02-27 21:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say with the warranty you get it would have to be a Hyundai elantra , six year warranty is the best you can get for the money .
2007-03-03 15:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by sherry k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to go with the Yugo. Or the Fiero.
2007-02-27 19:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by American Citizen 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can get a ford 1912, its really nice!!! the top speed is like 40km/h, is a bullet!!! or u better can find one on ebay.
2007-02-27 19:04:44 · answer #9 · answered by Nadie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
get a kia
2007-02-27 20:32:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋