Hello everyone, I am starting college in September and I am going to need a car. It would be a 40min drive to college everyday and 40min back. I am only going to be able to save about $3,000. Do you think this is enough for a car that I can count on or no? Also I live in Canada.

It is what it is, as long as you get it properly inspected you should find something

Who would be able to inspect it?

Does your family have a regular mechanic they always use, someone you can trust.

If not a cettified mechanic that has no connections to the sales lot.

Look for a well-maintained, older Honda Civic; e.g. 1992 to 1995. I wouldn't buy one older than that. Preferably, it will have a manual transmission--better gas mileage and more reliable. Have it inspected by a qualified mechanic, before buying it. Afterwards, have all of the fluids changed--engine oil and filter, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and coolant (50/50 mixture antifreeze and distilled water).

I just live with my mom and she doesn't drive. My priest was a certified mechanic (before he became a priest) but I know he's always busy and I don't want to bother him.