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mimi888
May 11, 2009, 09:39 PM
I'm looking to find a used car with about 30k mileage on it and around 4k$ what type of car and what year model would be good to look for in terms of reliability. How much does it cost to get it checked by a professional to make sure it's in working order?

Fr_Chuck
May 11, 2009, 09:56 PM
30 thousand mile, did you mean to say 300,000 miles maybe for 4000 dollars?

Sorry but I have not seen a car with that few miles for that price in, well this decade.

Clough
May 11, 2009, 09:57 PM
Hi again, mimi888!

For a number of years now, the Toyota Camry has been the best selling car in the United States. I have one and have been very pleased with it! I bought it used. They have an engine that's reputed to last for 200,000 miles or more.

That's just one suggestion that I have.

Hopefully, others will come up with other suggestions for you.

Thanks!

mimi888
May 11, 2009, 10:03 PM
:(
I meant 30k.. I guess I was terribly misinformed.

mimi888
May 11, 2009, 10:04 PM
I can't afford a camry.

Clough
May 11, 2009, 10:11 PM
How much money can you afford to spend, please? A lot of times when I try to buy something, new or used, I try to talk the seller down in the price.

Thanks!

Wondergirl
May 11, 2009, 10:12 PM
Honda Accord or Civic
Toyota Camry or Corolla

Check the Consumer Reports used car guide at your local public library.

mimi888
May 11, 2009, 10:42 PM
Im living off limited student loans I think 5k$ (canadian) was what designated for my car.

Clough
May 11, 2009, 10:56 PM
Please click on the following search.

Camry $5,000 New Jersey - Google Search (http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=Camry+%245%2C000+New+Jersey)

Would it not be possible for you to make payments for a car over a number of months?

Thanks!

mimi888
May 12, 2009, 12:46 AM
Monthly payments? Do they accept credit card? ( I'd pay with a student line of credit)

Clough
May 12, 2009, 02:27 AM
It's possible. But, you would need to speak with them personally.

Thanks!

mimi888
May 12, 2009, 09:56 PM
Thanks for the advice everyone.

I got a car today. It is used. 2006 Suzuki. With 55k miles on it. Test drove it looks good. Was 7400ish Canadian $ (including taxes)

Clough
May 12, 2009, 10:16 PM
Congratulations, mimi888! I'm happy for you! :)