Hey well my GF is trying to get a car for $5k and less. Also has to be a 4 door car with some room if possible. I would like to see her get a $10k or less car. But she needs one in the next 6 months and does not make as much as i do. So that is all she can afford. I was looking at honda and toyota for there lasting power but they all have like 150k miles if not more. She needs the car to last a year or two. Any ideas out there for us?? I found some good deals on galants with 66k miles for $4900. And a lot of cavalers out there. Any body have experence with these. I can work on a engine somwhat and i could help her but i want her to buy this car on her own. I think its good to start out buying ur car on ur own and working to buy a nicer one down the road thanks

 

Friends don't let friends drive cavaliers. Ever. At all.

 

We used to call them "Cadavaliers" due to the horrible crash test ratings.

 

Cavaqueer!!!!


LS400?

Ford Focus hands down.

 

nissan sentra se-r
infiniti g20
geo prism

i think these cars are often overlooked and therefore, really cheap.

 

you could easily get a MY95-01 Vdub's at that price range but have to watch out on little issues here and there... that's from my personal experience.
otherwise, go with the safe route and get her a corolla or civic.

 

2000-2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse, Lancer, or Galant. Hondas and Toyotas still quite pricey so might not be in your price range.

 

You drive a new CR and you're going to make your gf buy a $5k deathtrap? hahahaha....

 

I have done no research whatsoever, but how much do older Hyundai's go for? Don't they have a 10 year warranty? just food for thought, it might break down but at least you will get it fixed for free

 

MkIV (1999-2005) VW Jetta or Golf? I had one for a few years and it was a solid car. The TDI's (diesel) will get 40+ mpg and last forever.