I am looking for a reliable used car to purchase for my mom 1990 or newer good mpg and $5k or less, the newer the better. She will not drive a truck. What model & mileage should i look for. The car has to have air conditioning and automatic, nothing else is necessary. She can't have anything that needs constant maintenance, she cannot afford it. Thanks for any help
2007-12-05 10:09:41 · 7 answers · asked by Mike B 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Look in www.autotrader.com, if I were you I would buy an Escort or something like that, or a Cavalier or Corolla ( Civics are good but it is difficult to find one which has not been raced), look for cars in your area.
Of course you will need the car to be checked by a professional or a friend or relative who knows about cars.
I drive an Escort, economical a good on the road.
2007-12-05 14:26:12 · answer #1 · answered by wazup1971 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check ebay and click search by distance to find cars being sold close to you. 5k reliable? you can get something pretty nice for that on ebay... american cars are a bis less reliable compared to the japs but they have cheaper parts, and remember that most cars IF WELL maintained will last you quite a bit... simple things like changing your oil count a lot!
2007-12-05 12:58:24 · answer #2 · answered by J. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The honda has been the best value for resale and maintenance. You can buy a fairly low miled honda civic in your price range and have a little over for some future maintenance needed to keep in running for some time..
2007-12-05 10:19:54 · answer #3 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
trychevy.com
Found several reliable ones on there for around 7000 and i wouldnt have any other product but a GMC! I am a single mom , no child support and chevy is the way to go.....Mine have all lasted way over the 300,000 mark!! :)
2007-12-05 10:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi! Thanks for an awesome question. I would buy any Toyota product owned by an adult. Next go with Honda. STAY AWAY FROM ALL FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY products as well as Mazda and Nissan as they are in bed with Ford. Stay with Toyota. Buy a copy of Consumer Reports Guide to New and Used Cars and Trucks at your local book store. In it, you will find all you need to know about any car you may be interested in purchasing. Car fax reports are a thing to keep in mind most definately.
2007-12-05 10:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
your best bet would be a used honda accord and civic or toyota camry or corolla. they are the most reliable cars on the road even if they have high mileage like the ones you will be getting for with your price range.
2007-12-05 10:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
5K and reliability shouldn't be used together!
2007-12-05 10:12:48 · answer #7 · answered by cgreenemax 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋