im looking for my first car, but im on a low budget
but it has to have a few things
-it must be cheep (can be VERY old)
-Must be a fairly safe car
any ideas?
thanks
2007-06-20 08:12:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
A Chevy Cavalier is a great choice. The market is full of very good reliable used ones and they are very safe. I know someone who T-boned a huge truck (because she ran a red light), and literally walked away unhurt. Check them out.
2007-06-20 08:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by Iamstitch2U 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Best 2nd hand cars are either Toyota or Honda, but that means they're not necessarily cheap. Look for something in late 80's, early 90's, with up to 150K miles, and you should be okay, assuming rest of car is good, too.
I bought a 1991 Geo Prizm (fake Toyota, before taken over by Chevy) with 120K miles for $500. Engine and tranny were good, even tho' body was trashy. I'm up to 230K miles, engine still strong, and could still get the $500 from selling it.
2007-06-20 15:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by tlworkroom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The most mass produced cars are best to own as second hand cars. Lots of parts and knowledge and easy to repair. The Chevy Caprice, Malibu, Lumina, or Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, Taurus. Some have had recalls so it's best to know whether the model you pick has been recalled and repaired.
The 8-cylinder models have a more durable history. The four cylinder cars are OK for point A to point B cars. Rent a car for long distance hauls and use the four banger for your daily driver.
Good Luck!
2007-06-20 15:26:48 · answer #3 · answered by CactiJoe 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest an '85 to '95 Honda Civic or Accord. Very safe, very cheap.
2007-06-20 15:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Daddy John 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A used Toyota. Toyotas have a good record of running without problems for a very long time.
2007-06-20 15:20:23 · answer #5 · answered by lexie 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
camaro firebird mustang stay away from the imports the repairs on any import are way more than the difference in mileage on even v8 cars. just look at all the questions on here about import troubles
2007-06-20 15:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about a 1992 toyota cressida but they are hard to find but they very good cars. good luck dude
2007-06-20 15:21:02 · answer #7 · answered by matt g 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
64 chevy impala
2007-06-20 15:19:54 · answer #8 · answered by ChrisReyes 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1980 somthin' Volkswagen super beetle
2007-06-20 15:21:57 · answer #9 · answered by bill 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Maybe an old Volvo?
2007-06-20 15:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋