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    happy2003 Posts: 43, Reputation: 8
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    Oct 1, 2009, 06:49 AM
    Girl buying first car.
    I'm basically being forced into buying a new car... My current one is on it's last leg and I need to seriously consider something soon... By budget is no more than 12,000... I'm a teacher that drives an hour round trip everyday so gas is a factor too... Any suggestions of good used makes and models to look for? And does anyone know if any car companies offer a discount On new car to teachers? If so I might consider bumping up my budget for a good deal... Thanks!
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    kitch428 Posts: 1,440, Reputation: 152
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    Oct 1, 2009, 07:45 AM

    2006-07 Toyota Corolla. Will fit right into your budget. Very reliable car. Try and find a LE model.
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    Oct 1, 2009, 07:51 AM

    Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla with a manual transmission. Follow these maintenance suggestions and you will go 300,000 miles:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post219991

    Have the car completely inspected, by a qualified mechanic, before buying. After purchase, have all of the fluids changed; i.e. engine oil & filter, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid, clutch fluid, and power steering fluid. Start a Maintenance Log--Date, Mileage, Work Performed.
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    Oct 1, 2009, 12:51 PM

    This should also help:

    Making your car last, pick a car for the long run
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    Sticky Sam Posts: 76, Reputation: -2
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    Oct 2, 2009, 05:51 AM
    Whatever car you buy, if you know nothing about them, take someone along who does ! If the garage offers a warranty, ask for a copy first and read it. Some warranties are amlst worthless. If the dealer tries to sell you an extended warranty, you may be able to buy a better/cheaper warranty from an independent source?

    As for the actual car, look here:-
    Used car reviews from Consumer Reports

    I hope this helps.
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    Oct 2, 2009, 05:53 AM

    As said above... anything Toyota... those cars are near impossible to blow up, trust me, we have tried! :D

    We have a Toyota Starlet at the moment, it's so economical and it's getting on in years and still runs like a dream.
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    Oct 2, 2009, 06:35 AM

    I was also going to recommend a Toyota Corolla. If you're into a manual transmission, go for it! They're a lot of fun to drive too.
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    Oct 2, 2009, 02:10 PM

    Oh yeah!! Add that to my Corolla recommendation. Name: drive.gif Views: 72 Size: 3.1 KB
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    Oct 8, 2009, 03:32 AM
    I use this site when looking at vehicles I am not familiar with. Car Reviews Just type in the model and year.

    Your title says "Girl" looking for first car. There are a lot of guys that aren't mechanically inclined also.
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