Q: Is it common to find DECENT used cars for under $5000 or even $3000?
And what should I consider when buying my first car?

I’m a college student, so if you have any suggestions of cars that are good for college students let me know.

A: There are some good cars in this price range, but there are some really crappy ones also. Keep in mind that you don’t have to buy the first one you see, and that you should be able to get it checked out byu a mechanic before purchasing ($30-$60). Well worth the price.

Do you have cash? If not, you will not get a good car for this price range as the only sellers that will finance are in-house financing dealers. They attempt to sell their cars at a premium, and get a high financing rate to boot. Your $5000 car will end up costing what a decent $9000 car would have cost (after a few years considering maintenance/repairs, interest on the loan, and value of the car compared to the cost).

So my recommendation is if you have cash look for a Civic or Corolla from $3K-$5K. If you are financing, look for the same car but less than 10 years old and from $6Kto $9K.

Q: what are the best used cars under 5000.00?
esp. for teenagers

A: Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Ford Ranger
Ford Focus
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda 626
Mazda Protege
Toyota Camry
Chevy Cavalier

There are many others, these are just the most common or most reliable that I have seen. Look through the classifieds in your newspaper

Q: I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest?
I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest and what can I expect from that car you are suggesting?I am living in central new jersey area.

A: I have a 97 accord – zero problems with the car, and I’ve had it for a couple years.

especially if you are budget conscious and looking to save money instead of wasting it on car payments, the accord is a great way to go. Pay cash for it, and get ready to drive it for years to come.

Q: Help Finding Used Car Under 5000 Dollars.?
I am looking for a car under 5000 that would be good for a new driver. I don’t know much about cars and engines and all that so I need your help. I want a reliable car preferably sporty that can run in summer and winter(snowy conditions). It’ll probably just be used for travelling around the city. I also would like a car that I can improve or soup up as I get more money. So far all i’ve been hearing is the Honda Civic, any other suggestions?

A: I would call your local credit unions and car repossession companies. You will find some selection and be able to buy way below book, therefore get more car for your money. There are a lot of good deals out there. I often am able to buy for pennies on the dollar. I bought a 2006 Toyota Highlander in 2008 for just $6000. So, believe me, the deals are there.

Q: best used cars for under 5000?
im 17 and 5000 is about all i can pay for a new car. the type of car im looking for is one that gives the biggest bang for the buck. also one the can reach 200000 miles without getting too many costly problems.

A: look for

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

these are all reliable and will last longer than other cars in this price range.

Q: how come I can get a loan to buy a house for over ($200k)but I cant get a loan to buy a used car under $5000?

A: Because while cars almost always go down (depreciate) in value, houses almost always go up (appreciate) in value.

When a bank loans you money, the only thing they have to guarantee that they will get it back is the title to what you borrowed against. If you pay the loan they get their money and then some, of course… but if you don;t, then they have to reposses and sell whatever you had and get their money back that way. With a car they will probably not be able to get the amount of the loan back, but with a house, chances are better…. therefor they will be more likely to loan against a house versus a car.

Q: Are there any used cars you can recommend to me for under $5000 CDN?
just lookin for a car under 5 grand need advice on what cars that are reliable

A: 1 good word wich is “Ebay”, that is where i got my subaru from, look around.

Q: Can I buy a used car for under $5000?
I am currently 15, and hope to get my drivers license next May. Through assorted mowing of yards, walking of dogs, etc. I have earned almost $5000. Can I get a decent used car for under that? If so, I would love to spend less than that. How much does an average used, boring sedan cost?

A: yes

for $4,000

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

Q: Whats the best used car to buy for $5000 or under?
I’m looking to buy a used car or truck for under $5000, but I’m not sure what to get. I want something that doesn’t have a ton of miles on it and can last awhile. Everyone says that hondas are the best or VW but I really don’t have a clue. I’m looking for something with more space, mostly in the backseat because I have a son. Does anyone have an idea of what I should buy?

A: Any GM car with a 3.8 V-6 motor. They last well up into the 100,000 mile range without problems. And compared to foreign cars that are reliable such as Honda or Toyota, are cheaper on insurance and can be purchased with fairly low miles for around $5,000. You would have to go with an older import with over 100,000 miles to get in your price range A few good examples of reliable GM cars are Buick LeSabre, Chevy Impala, and the Pontiac Grand Prix.

Q: What is the best used car for under 5000?

A: used honda civic. you can’t go wrong there.
they run forever.

Q: what is the best car to buy used for under 5000?
I have 5000 to spend on a car. I’m looking for something reliable but not boring, which rules out most of the 90s era japanese cars.. something that looks good and is fun to drive. any recommendations?

A: sc300 soarer.

http://driftjapan.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/toyota-soarer.jpg

http://www.drifting.com/forums/attachments/pictures-and-video-clips/1548d1076703849-new-bn-sports-wide-body-soarer-bnsportswidebody.jpg

Q: Where can I buy a reliable used car for under $5000?

A: check out your local dealers or goto to autotraders.com

Q: anyone know the best place to buy used cars?
I live in GA and want a used car for under 5000 i found a really nice land rover for 3950 but it sold before i could get to it. now i really want a land rover but would also like a nice SUV, any suggesstions?

A: Buying a vehicle in your price range its red flags and buyers beware, especially with a land rover, if not mechanically fit it will empty your wallet quickly as the maintenance factor is above average.

Where to find, how to buy and test drive not ending up with a lemon go to my website and take a half hour out of your busy schedule to ensure getting value for your bucks http://www.usedcartips.org/

Q: where can i buy a used car for under 5000?

A: cars.com

Q: What is the best looking four door car that i could buy used for under $5000?
im looking to buy my first car since i just got my license. i only have almost $5000 though. i need a four door because my friends will be with me most of the time. what is a good, somewhat sporty looking four door that i could buy used for under $5000.

A: like a 95 acura legend. they are pretty cool lookin and quick.

Q: where a good place to look for cars under $5000 and not craigslist?
a good place to look for cars under $5000 and not craigslist

A: ebay

Q: What is a good first car under $5000 to modify for a 17 year old?
Im looking for my first car, I was thinking of getting either an 02′ WRX or an 04′ RSX but I just started working and insurance+car payments all of my money would go directly into car so I wanted something cheaper. Are there any good cars besides civics and integras I can mod and come pretty fast stock under $5000. Also would a 240sx 95 on up be a good start.

A: civics and integras aren’t good cars if you want speed because both are incredible slow and look ridiculous ‘modded’. You should be able to pick up an older model 5.0 Mustang, z28 camaro, or nissan z car for under 5. Not only are these cars already reasonably fast, they can go fast for cheaper than a rice grinder. Also alot more respectable on the street.

Q: Best Cars Under $5000?
I couldn’t find a recent one about cool cars for under 5k. Right now I am looking at 99-04 Mustang generation and the Toyota MR2. Any other ideas? Preferably coupes…
*Recent questions on the same subject.

A: Acura Integra ’99-00

but check your insurance co for rates, first

Q: fast cars under 5000?
im looking for a fast car, preferably american, for under 5 thousand dollars. i know about the 5.0 mustang so keep that out please. im probably going to drop about $2k in performance parts down the road anyway so it can be a car that has potential
Thanks!

A: Finished cars

Gen 3 F body, Camaro,Trans Am

You finish cars

G bodies, Regal,Cutlass,Monte Carlo with a 5.0 you swap in a 350 and 12 bolt rear end and off you go.

Q: Good cars under $5000?
I crashed my car and now it got written off so I was given $4600 instead of my car and now I need to buy a good car ASAP for this price. What kinda cars can I get (good condition)?? I live in Canada.
Thx.
used cars*

A: Acura Integra, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Impreza, Acura Legend, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Pontiac Firebird, Toyota Celica, Chevrolet Camaro, Nissan Altima, Nissan Sentra, Nissan Maxima. Depends on the year, but those are some good choices. When I bought my ‘98 Altima GXE it was only $3800. I bought my Acura Integra for $3700. Both are/were great cars. Good luck!

Q: what are the best used cars under 5000.00?
esp. for teenagers

A: Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Ford Ranger
Ford Focus
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda 626
Mazda Protege
Toyota Camry
Chevy Cavalier

There are many others, these are just the most common or most reliable that I have seen. Look through the classifieds in your newspaper

Q: Is it common to find DECENT used cars for under $5000 or even $3000?
And what should I consider when buying my first car?

I’m a college student, so if you have any suggestions of cars that are good for college students let me know.

A: There are some good cars in this price range, but there are some really crappy ones also. Keep in mind that you don’t have to buy the first one you see, and that you should be able to get it checked out byu a mechanic before purchasing ($30-$60). Well worth the price.

Do you have cash? If not, you will not get a good car for this price range as the only sellers that will finance are in-house financing dealers. They attempt to sell their cars at a premium, and get a high financing rate to boot. Your $5000 car will end up costing what a decent $9000 car would have cost (after a few years considering maintenance/repairs, interest on the loan, and value of the car compared to the cost).

So my recommendation is if you have cash look for a Civic or Corolla from $3K-$5K. If you are financing, look for the same car but less than 10 years old and from $6Kto $9K.

Q: Decent peformance car under $5000 with around 100k miles?
What is a decent performance car that I could find for around $5000 with around 100,000 miles on it?

A: Older Camaro or Trans-am maybe. Unless I’m just getting too old to keep up with things, anything with 100,000 miles on it should be fairly cheap. I’m guessing early to mid 1990’s you will find a vehicle in that price range. Just a guess.
Why did my spell check try to change Camaro to Camry? That’s just weird.

Q: I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest?
I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest and what can I expect from that car you are suggesting?I am living in central new jersey area.

A: I have a 97 accord – zero problems with the car, and I’ve had it for a couple years.

especially if you are budget conscious and looking to save money instead of wasting it on car payments, the accord is a great way to go. Pay cash for it, and get ready to drive it for years to come.

Q: Im looking to buy a car under $5000 but i want a sports car.. Like 300zx or skiline or something like that. ?
What do you recomend i buy for under $5000.. and where could i look to buy it.. Parramatta rd??

A: If you go to the Granville/Parramatta end of Parramatta road, there are smaller, cheaper car yards that have good cars every now and then. Granville used autos is a good place on the corner of Parramatta Rd and Albert Street. If i remember correctly, they have a really nice purple Mitsubishi FTO with matching purple plates for just over 5k i think. But there’s heaps of other yards near-by.

Stay away from the city end of Parramatta Rd and Auto Alley (church st) as they will want everything you have, and then some!

Q: looking for a cheap 2 door, 4 seat sports car under $5000, i want something that i can upgrade like an eclipse?
so far my options are mitsubishi eclipse, 3000gt, toyota celica, need more suggestions please. thanks

A: Acura Integra, Acura RSX, 240SX, Civic SI, Civic Coupe, Civic Hatchback.

These cars have much more potential than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. In my opinion, the Eclipse can’t even stand in their league.

Q: Help Finding Used Car Under 5000 Dollars.?
I am looking for a car under 5000 that would be good for a new driver. I don’t know much about cars and engines and all that so I need your help. I want a reliable car preferably sporty that can run in summer and winter(snowy conditions). It’ll probably just be used for travelling around the city. I also would like a car that I can improve or soup up as I get more money. So far all i’ve been hearing is the Honda Civic, any other suggestions?

A: I would call your local credit unions and car repossession companies. You will find some selection and be able to buy way below book, therefore get more car for your money. There are a lot of good deals out there. I often am able to buy for pennies on the dollar. I bought a 2006 Toyota Highlander in 2008 for just $6000. So, believe me, the deals are there.

Q: Are there any used cars you can recommend to me for under $5000 CDN?
just lookin for a car under 5 grand need advice on what cars that are reliable

A: 1 good word wich is “Ebay”, that is where i got my subaru from, look around.

Q: looking for a good car under $5000
I am starting to car shop and my budget is $0-$5000. I am curious what cars are reliable, economical, and of good quality for less than $5000. Any suggestions?

A: Taken directly from Consumer Reports, Apr 2008 … under $4000:

Acura CL ‘98
Chevrolet Prism ‘98-00
Ford Escort ‘99
Honda Accord ‘98; Civic ‘98
Mazda Millenia ‘98, Protege ‘98-00
Mercury Tracer ‘98
Subaru Impreza ‘98, Legacy ‘98
Toyota Corolla ‘98-00, Echo ‘00

As mentioned in their article, all had above-average reliability in their survey.

Q: what is the best car under $5000?
what is the fastest car under $5000 that would be good for track racing?

A: You may want to consider a Honda Civic CRX or a mid-90s Mazda Miata. I would personally be partial to the Miata in this case because of the superior nature of the RWD platform.

Q: Is it common to find DECENT used cars for under $5000 or even $3000?
And what should I consider when buying my first car?

I’m a college student, so if you have any suggestions of cars that are good for college students let me know.

A: There are some good cars in this price range, but there are some really crappy ones also. Keep in mind that you don’t have to buy the first one you see, and that you should be able to get it checked out byu a mechanic before purchasing ($30-$60). Well worth the price.

Do you have cash? If not, you will not get a good car for this price range as the only sellers that will finance are in-house financing dealers. They attempt to sell their cars at a premium, and get a high financing rate to boot. Your $5000 car will end up costing what a decent $9000 car would have cost (after a few years considering maintenance/repairs, interest on the loan, and value of the car compared to the cost).

So my recommendation is if you have cash look for a Civic or Corolla from $3K-$5K. If you are financing, look for the same car but less than 10 years old and from $6Kto $9K.

Q: what are the best used cars under 5000.00?
esp. for teenagers

A: Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Ford Ranger
Ford Focus
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda 626
Mazda Protege
Toyota Camry
Chevy Cavalier

There are many others, these are just the most common or most reliable that I have seen. Look through the classifieds in your newspaper

Q: I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest?
I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest and what can I expect from that car you are suggesting?I am living in central new jersey area.

A: I have a 97 accord – zero problems with the car, and I’ve had it for a couple years.

especially if you are budget conscious and looking to save money instead of wasting it on car payments, the accord is a great way to go. Pay cash for it, and get ready to drive it for years to come.

Q: What is the best used car under $5000 to buy in terms of value, parts and distance?
Honda? Acura? Mazda? Any others?

A: It should be 4-door, 4-cyls, not sporty. I would prefer Honda or Toyota… First time drivers usually have much more expensive car insurance, and it depends from car. You should compare insurance rates while choosing the car – for example here – autoinsurance.noneto.com

Q: What are some good used cars priced under $5000, in Kelley Blue Book?

A: check out hyundai elantras and accents they actually have fairly good reliability ratings and low resale values so you can get a car with low millage in good condition for fairly cheap. Just make sure you have it inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it which goes for any used car.

Q: Help Finding Used Car Under 5000 Dollars.?
I am looking for a car under 5000 that would be good for a new driver. I don’t know much about cars and engines and all that so I need your help. I want a reliable car preferably sporty that can run in summer and winter(snowy conditions). It’ll probably just be used for travelling around the city. I also would like a car that I can improve or soup up as I get more money. So far all i’ve been hearing is the Honda Civic, any other suggestions?

A: I would call your local credit unions and car repossession companies. You will find some selection and be able to buy way below book, therefore get more car for your money. There are a lot of good deals out there. I often am able to buy for pennies on the dollar. I bought a 2006 Toyota Highlander in 2008 for just $6000. So, believe me, the deals are there.

Q: which make/model of used cars sell the best and why? Im interrested in cars that would be under $5000 used?

A: for that price, stick with the reliable small cars

A fwe good cars would be the Ford Focus, Dodge Neon, Toyota Corolla nad the Honda Civic

All of those cars can be found under 5k, and they are for the most part reliable. They’re small, so their good on gas, and they’re pretty stylish for a new driver.

Q: best used cars for under 5000?
im 17 and 5000 is about all i can pay for a new car. the type of car im looking for is one that gives the biggest bang for the buck. also one the can reach 200000 miles without getting too many costly problems.

A: look for

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

these are all reliable and will last longer than other cars in this price range.

Q: CAN ANY ONE HELP ME WITH INFORMATION HOW TO BUY A USED CAR UNDER 5000 WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS NO FINANCING?

A: Car Max
Auto Trader
Recycler
Craigslist

Q: I get my licence soon and i want a convertible car under $5000 (a used car under bout 80000kms)?

A: The Honda Del Sol is a great car and very fun to drive. A convertible (hard top, with the top being stored in the trunk as with a cloth top it does not wear out) and you can find many on eBay and in local papers for sale typically. They are usually maintained very well by the owners because they were only made for 4 years and many can be found in great condition with low mileage. Also, since it is a Honda they retain there value and you can add lots of extras. Have fun and be safe in whatever you decide to get.

Q: how come I can get a loan to buy a house for over ($200k)but I cant get a loan to buy a used car under $5000?

A: Because while cars almost always go down (depreciate) in value, houses almost always go up (appreciate) in value.

When a bank loans you money, the only thing they have to guarantee that they will get it back is the title to what you borrowed against. If you pay the loan they get their money and then some, of course… but if you don;t, then they have to reposses and sell whatever you had and get their money back that way. With a car they will probably not be able to get the amount of the loan back, but with a house, chances are better…. therefor they will be more likely to loan against a house versus a car.

Q: Are there any used cars you can recommend to me for under $5000 CDN?
just lookin for a car under 5 grand need advice on what cars that are reliable

A: 1 good word wich is “Ebay”, that is where i got my subaru from, look around.

Q: Can I buy a used car for under $5000?
I am currently 15, and hope to get my drivers license next May. Through assorted mowing of yards, walking of dogs, etc. I have earned almost $5000. Can I get a decent used car for under that? If so, I would love to spend less than that. How much does an average used, boring sedan cost?

A: yes

for $4,000

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

Q: Whats the best used car to buy for $5000 or under?
I’m looking to buy a used car or truck for under $5000, but I’m not sure what to get. I want something that doesn’t have a ton of miles on it and can last awhile. Everyone says that hondas are the best or VW but I really don’t have a clue. I’m looking for something with more space, mostly in the backseat because I have a son. Does anyone have an idea of what I should buy?

A: Any GM car with a 3.8 V-6 motor. They last well up into the 100,000 mile range without problems. And compared to foreign cars that are reliable such as Honda or Toyota, are cheaper on insurance and can be purchased with fairly low miles for around $5,000. You would have to go with an older import with over 100,000 miles to get in your price range A few good examples of reliable GM cars are Buick LeSabre, Chevy Impala, and the Pontiac Grand Prix.

Q: What’s the best used car under 5000.00?

A: I’d say a Nissan maxima. I’ve got over 200,000 kms on mine and it runs like a top. For great used car buying tips check out http://www.all-about-car-selection.com/used-car-for-sale.html

Q: CHEAP MUSCLE CARS l?
hello there…im looking to buy some muscle cars for projects me n my cousins work on them well mainly him….and we want to know if theres any kind of muscle cars for sale cheap under $5000 like camaros,chevelle’s,mustangs , rivieras mostly!!…..etc

I LIVE IN LOS ANGELES SO CARS CLOSE PREF….

A: There aren’t many options that will be in good-running, cosmetically-okay shape for that kind of money.

One way is to take any car you like, and look for the less-popular relations to it. You want a Camaro? Look for a Firebird (newer Firebirds are more expensive than Camaros, but the first generation is reversed…blame Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider). Mustang? Get yourself a Cougar.

A Dodge Dart might be a good option.

Or you could look at more modern muscle cars. (There ARE cars that revived the segment in the 80s) Fox Mustangs are that cheap. As are 2nd-4th generation Camaros. Also there’s the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar/Lincoln Mark VII and Mark VIII. Grand Nationals are starting to climb in price, but there’s a lot you could do with a regular Regal or Monte Carlo or Grand Prix or El Camino. One thing to remember: torque didn’t take NEARLY the hit that horsepower did when emissions regulations hit.

Q: What are some cheap fast cars for sale?
Only requirements,

0-60 under 7.5
cost under 5000 dollars

Throw me some ideas guys, Please dont put Foxbody or Camaro, I already know those.

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carinsurance.deep-ice.com

Q: which of these cars is the best deal for the money?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531946535.html
1995 Infiniti J30 – $2994 ( Fort Wayne )

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Grote Automotive
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00

Contact Grote Automotive at 260-422-5000 for more information!
1995 Infiniti J30
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00 Engine: 3.0L V6 Color: Beige
Stock #: 10723 Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed Interior:
VIN: JNKAY21D8SM211077
Mileage: 220,550 Body Style: Sedan
Trim: Condition: Used

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/1531936888.html
4×4 gmc big truck – $3000 (ft wayne)

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1990 gmc 4×4 full size pick up 3in lift,new off road starter,o2 sensor, full tune up, tinted windows, windshield visor, clean truck only 3 dents 2 arent very noticable runs strong needs 2 tires thats it im asking 3000 obo or trade for something fast in good shape call 260-452-6977 or text 260-579-3845 can also send pics through texts

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531762882.html
1996 FORD TAURUS WAGON – $2500 (NEW HAVEN)

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1996 Ford Taurus Wagon. 3.0 V6 (24 Valve), 144k miles. Runs and drives excellent. Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, keyless entry and remote start! Does aslo have the third row seat (rear facing). Call 260-460-7742.

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531754083.html
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA – $2495 (NEW HAVEN)

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1995 Chevrolet Lumian LS sedan…3.1 V6, automatic, 148K miles. Power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise keylesss entry and Cassette. Car runs and drives excellent, would make great first car!! Call 260-460-7742

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531753189.html
1997 Plymouth Breeze $1695 – $1695 (Fort Wayne)

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97 Breeze

4cyl, Automatic

4 Door

Nice Cheap Car

GAS SAVER

$1695

Bolt Auto Sales
Over 15 Autos Under $2000
260-426-2658

A: None of them sound very good. Keep checking.

Q: Help me make a car purchasing decision (long question)?
In this economic climate I’m not eager to take on a new debt (my only current debt is a student loan), but my 01 Civic is reaching a point that I’ve realized I probably should bite the bullet. My car (black 2001, mid trim model with 64K) has been having transmission issues for the past few years and it’s now apparent my torque converter is going. After researching the likely problem, I’m finding that a lot of 01 or 02 Civics have transmission problems and that replacing the torque converter, or even replacing the whole transmission doesn’t always solve the problem. Plus, she’s looking a little beat up and I would love to have key-less entry and some other basic options. But I don’t know what to get.

I want something that’s a good value, reliable, safe, and has a sunroof. I know that last one isn’t a feature that makes financial sense, but I work freakin hard for my money, live in the sunshine state, and spend enough time in my car that I really think I deserve this. I’ve looked at a lot but have focused on the Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, and Mitsubishi Outlander. I want a small SUV so that I can sit up higher in traffic (and would only purchase another sedan if it was ridicuously cheap…with they’re not). I like the look of a Highlander or the older model Honda Pilots and I’m not averse to buying used, but I really don’t know what I can do.

As for price, I really need to keep it under $300/month. I’ve got excellent credit and can qualify for a credit union loan as low as 3.1%. However, this is for a new loan at a teaser rate, so depending on my timing and what I buy, it could be as high as 4.5%. I can afford more than $300, but I don’t want to be one of those people who spends so much and I realistically want to keep my monthly payment at $275. Every dollar above that makes me feel like I’m spending too much. I’ve calculated the blue book on my 01 Civic and I know I could make more in a private sale, but I’ve never done that and I’m worried about getting scammed. Also, I’m an extrodinarily busy teacher and don’t think I have the time. In a perfect world for a trade in I could get $6500 for my baby, but with her cosmetic scratches and dings, some engine work needed, plus the fact that she’s been in two accidents (no major damage, but accidents just the same) I am telling myself I will only get $5000.

All of the car matching profiles (CarZen, etc) say that my ideal car is the CRV or the Rav 4. However with the price I want to pay, I can’t afford new versions of those with the moonroof option. And I would have bought used by now but I’m seeing new listed at $25k with used and 35,000 miles being listed at $24,700. I know there is room for negotiation, but I’m also scared of getting something used with the risk for issues later in its life. I mean, I bought a Honda new thinking it would never have issues on me, but the dang thing started shuddering at 45K. If I was to buy used, I wouldn’t even consider it unless it was certified and had some type of warrenty remaining.

So my questions are this:
Should I try to negotiate a new Honda or Toyota at my max price range without the sunroof?
Should I try to buy a cheaper vehicle (Suzuki, Mazda, etc) new b/c they have a cheaper price and a longer warrenty?
Should I buy a used? Obviously I know this would save me more, but the worry factor for me is huge. I’m willing to pay a little more for peace of mind, but I don’t want to be stupid. If I buy used, what realistically would $275 a month + $5000 down get me?

A: I would get off the Honda/Toyota high horse. You see what happened to your current indestructable, holier-than-thou ricewagon.

The Chevy Equinox is as good as any and may fit your requirements at a lower price. Other than that I’d look hard at negotiating. Dealers are hurting I’m sure you know and you should be able to get 2-3k off sticker easy. Look at the papers religiously as well. Most of the time a good sale will beat any negotiating you can do. It’s all in timing.

Q: Need help finding the perfect truck to buy?
I am not looking for a new truck. I am looking for a cheaper truck, preferably one I can buy or bargain down to under $7000. I see a lot of trucks out there for sale these days for $5000 so it shouldn’t be too hard. Here is what I want: No Ford, I don’t do Fords, good pulling capacity, and here is the biggie for me….I need a backseat for my kids I prefer a true 4 door kind, not those little half door things with a backseat that is too small to really realistically put a couple car seats in. There are so many options that I need help narrowing it down with people’s opinions. Thanks.
Thank You! I don’t mind going down to 200 for year
messed up, year 2000
K: I was on Edmunds.com looking at it and a lot of people are saying the brakes are bad….did you have issues with that??
also, what is the exact model name of the truck? Is it a Titan extended crew cab or just a crew cab?

A: Nissan Titan Crew Cab. It has an excellent towing capacity (over 9000 pounds!) and can be found for a steal these days. One as new as a 2007 might be found for $14,000 which has the potential to be miraculously negotiated down to $7000. Some stories here on Yahoo! Answers suggest that this feat is not impossible. If you don’t mind a 2005, you could easily get it for $7000.

Edit:
I forgot to mention the backseat. It’s quite impressive. Take a look for yourself: http://trucks.about.com/library/graphics/12_titan_crew_gal.jpg

I never really had to test the brakes under extraordinary circumstances but they were fine otherwise, all things considered (it is a heavy truck). A good friend purchased a 2005 Titan King Cab (the one with 2 full doors and 2 partial doors) in 2005 and hasn’t worn through his brakes yet. He doesn’t tow much more than a jet ski or two during the summer so that may contribute. My gut says the brakes are hit-or-miss and your best bet is to test drive and buy from a dealership since they cannot legally sell a car with bad brakes.

The full name of the one you would want is the Nissan Titan Crew Cab 4×4 (and the trim level: LE/SE/XE/etc.). The Titan is available in something like 14 different trims (including the King Cab and all of its variants) so you can get pretty specific. If you want the longer 7′ bed then it is just called the long bed. You could wind up looking at a description like, “Nissan Titan Crew Cab LE 4×4 Long Bed.” What a mouthful!

Q: Am i dealing with a car scam over craigslist?
I found this really nice 2004 Nissan Altima on craigslist listed in PORTLAND, OREGON, only $3200; so i emailed this dealer about it and said “hello, im really interested in this car, where is it located at?” she then emailed me back saying “Hello there,

I’m writing you regarding my Nissan Altima. The car is still for sale. My asking price for the car is $3200. The car is currently located in Ellwood City, PA. It is a 2004 model loaded with everything. Currently the car has 40,890 miles, the VIN# is 1N4BL11D44C117842 . The car is very well maintained, it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. I’m selling the car because I don’t have time to enjoy it due to my job (I work as a casino dealer on a cruise ship) plus that I have some financial problems and I need money very soon. I have to tell you that I’m currently at work and I left the car in Pennsylvania at the shipping company, it’s already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the car (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:
1. You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your phone number.
2. I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
3. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction.
4 You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.
5. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase
Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done.Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the car. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the vehicle is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it and I know that you have the money and you aren’t just fooling around. I will wait your reply.” when reading this, you will find out that it’s in ELLWOOD CITY, PA; i live in PORTLAND, OR. I still thought, hmm what a good bargin though. I then googled how much it would cost to ship this car, and the total came out to $1000. Which is something i don’t want to pay for. So i emailed this person back saying “so if i get this car i have to payy 1000 dollars to ship it here, and if i don’t like it, i have to ship it back which is going to be another 1000 dollars, so ill be out 2000 dollars? She emailed me back saying ” don’t think you need to worry about the shipping because eBay quoted me with a great price offer and I decided to include the shipping in the car’s price. The car will arrive in 3 days to your location. Also the returning back of the car is included, I decided to pay for that because I know that this will not be the case, you will love the car.

Please let me know what you decided about my car.
Thank you,
“
I then decided to look online and see how much 2004 nissan altimas are, and it was from about 5000-10,000 depeneding on quality, this car looks GREAT, and there are only 40,000 miles on it. So i don’t see why it would be cheaper, and the fact that this person said they’re including the shipping in the car price, so if to ship it here it cost $1000, then shes actually just selling the car for $2,200
Am i dealing with a scam?

A: Yes, it’s way too obvious.
1) ALL offers to ship cars are 100% fraudulent.
2) Car is priced WAY below market value. If she is really having financial problems, she could sell the vehicle to any dealership for $4,000 and not worry about shipping.

The only problem is that she doesn’t have this car.

Do yourself a favor and never give money to anyone until you have fully inspected and test-driven the car. Otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for being taken advantage of.

Q: Good Cheap Cars UNDER $5000, any ideas?
just somethin fast, under 5000, and wont fricken break down, and rides well. like a very good first car kinda deal

A: definetly an older mustang!! like a 1988 all the way to 2004 are fairly cheap and drive hella fucking amazing!!! you could also look into a pontiac grand prix if you want less horsepower… or if you want a truck look into a toyota tacoma which is the most likley to NOT break down.

Q: Where is the best place to buy cheap cars?
I live in St. George utah, and i need to buy a cheap car (under 5000) to get me to spokane washington.. Any ideas on where i might be able to do this???

A: Go to Amazon, you can get anything what you want:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F&tag=topfivproinf-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

Q: good cheap cars (at least under $5000)?
looking for my first car. obviously id want a good amount of gallons per mile. i dont really care how it looks (it has to be decent enough that you would want to get in it). plus it has to work good in the winter (im going to be using it alot more than since i snowboard). under $5000.

A: for $4,000

look for

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

Q: Find a cheap car (under $5000)?
Where’s a good place to look that won’t be full of lemons? Craigslist? Local Used Dealerships?

I’m in Chicagoland btw.

A: craigslist.. not ebay

Q: Cheap Project Car Under $5000?
I am looking for ideas for a project car. I want a car I can find under $5000 with a good body. I am wanting to make a drag car out of it. I know I can find a mustang or camaro under $5000 but I want something different. Any ideas?

A: hardcore, you listed fwd cars? they aren’t drag cars. you should get an amc gremlin. or maybe a old vw beetle, those things are extremely quick with over 150hp. maybe a crown vic, ive never seen one of those as a drag car…

Q: looking for a cheap 2 door, 4 seat sports car under $5000, i want something that i can upgrade like an eclipse?
so far my options are mitsubishi eclipse, 3000gt, toyota celica, need more suggestions please. thanks

A: Acura Integra, Acura RSX, 240SX, Civic SI, Civic Coupe, Civic Hatchback.

These cars have much more potential than the Mitsubishi Eclipse. In my opinion, the Eclipse can’t even stand in their league.

Q: Cheap FAST Car for under $5000?
im looking for a cheap fast car with low insurance im 16 and a boy soooo…

A: Bicycle
youll have money to spare and itll go as fast as you want it too…..well, in theory anyway

Q: What is a good first car under $5000 to modify for a 17 year old?
Im looking for my first car, I was thinking of getting either an 02′ WRX or an 04′ RSX but I just started working and insurance+car payments all of my money would go directly into car so I wanted something cheaper. Are there any good cars besides civics and integras I can mod and come pretty fast stock under $5000. Also would a 240sx 95 on up be a good start.

A: civics and integras aren’t good cars if you want speed because both are incredible slow and look ridiculous ‘modded’. You should be able to pick up an older model 5.0 Mustang, z28 camaro, or nissan z car for under 5. Not only are these cars already reasonably fast, they can go fast for cheaper than a rice grinder. Also alot more respectable on the street.

Q: CHEAP MUSCLE CARS l?
hello there…im looking to buy some muscle cars for projects me n my cousins work on them well mainly him….and we want to know if theres any kind of muscle cars for sale cheap under $5000 like camaros,chevelle’s,mustangs , rivieras mostly!!…..etc

I LIVE IN LOS ANGELES SO CARS CLOSE PREF….

A: There aren’t many options that will be in good-running, cosmetically-okay shape for that kind of money.

One way is to take any car you like, and look for the less-popular relations to it. You want a Camaro? Look for a Firebird (newer Firebirds are more expensive than Camaros, but the first generation is reversed…blame Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider). Mustang? Get yourself a Cougar.

A Dodge Dart might be a good option.

Or you could look at more modern muscle cars. (There ARE cars that revived the segment in the 80s) Fox Mustangs are that cheap. As are 2nd-4th generation Camaros. Also there’s the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar/Lincoln Mark VII and Mark VIII. Grand Nationals are starting to climb in price, but there’s a lot you could do with a regular Regal or Monte Carlo or Grand Prix or El Camino. One thing to remember: torque didn’t take NEARLY the hit that horsepower did when emissions regulations hit.

Q: im trying to find a cheap but fuel efficient car. im 17 please help!?
im a 17 year old girl and im trying to find a cheap car (under$5000) in new jersey. i have been looking at 1999 vw jetta but i dont know if that a good car and i cant find one in nj that i like. also i might get my dads car which is a 2004 nissan altima. i just need to find that perfect cute/ affordable car that i can have by september

A: Can’t go wrong with a Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla. Older ones should be under $5000. Second rate fuel economy cars that offer worse mileage than a Civic or Corolla but are better than other larger cars would be a Ford Focus and a Chevy Cobalt.
I would not get a used Hyundai.

But since you mention cute, I think a Jetta would be perfect for you. A Cobalt and Focus aren’t that “cute” looking IMO for a girl. A Corolla and Civic would look just too plain in the same year category but I would place fuel economy more than looks so if you can cut corners then I would def. not overlook the corolla or civic. Even the domestic Focus and Cobalt will get better mileage than a Jetta.

Q: Where is the best place online to find cheap cars?
I mean like cars $5000 and under besides craigslist.

A: I would download this free application: http://www.myshoppingenie.com/cheapstuff basically what this app does is every time you search for a product on google/yahoo/bing, it will automatically search the whole internet for the cheapest price of what you are looking for. I have gotten a lot of products at awesome prices using it. Check it out! it hasn’t disappointing me so far. Let me know if you need anything else. it will also search amazon, ebay, and craigslist

Q: How long of a life can you expect from a well maintained 99-04 Mustang GT?
I’m looking to get a very cheap car, (under $5000) and saw this Mustang.

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=256348204&dealer_id=50757774&car_year=1999&rdm=1230135146116&model=MUST&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&highlightFirstMakeModel=&start_year=1999&keywordsfyc=&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&keywordsrep=&engine=8+Cylinder&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=500&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&sownerid=57027721&showZipError=n&make=FORD&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&seller_type=b&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=30127&advanced=y&end_year=2010&doors=&transmission=&max_price=5000&cardist=56

I’ve talked to a few Mustang experts who say that the engine is capable of 500,000 miles, if it is maintained well. Does anyone know anything about that, and does this one look like it’s in good shape? I know the only way to tell for sure is to take it into a Mechanic, but the car is a ways from where I live so I don’t want to make the long drive for nothing. The picture of everything under the hood looks surprisingly clean compared to what I’m used to seeing on high-mileage vehicles, but I don’t know if that means much or not… Thanks!

A: The 4.6 modular motor is a great engine and it will last a very long time. The real question is the rest of the car. I had a 2000 Mustang GT and I had alot of trouble with the brakes. The engine was great.

Your car has quite a few miles on it. But for the price.. well It’s probably about right. Normally a car of that age would sell for 5 or 6 thousand. So you are getting what you pay for. Ask if the clutch has ever been replaced. I might also take it to get a compression test to see if the engine is still in good shape.

Q: where can i find a cheap used car in fresno ca under $5000?

A: A good place to get a really cheap used car is a car auction.

This site lets you search for cars in your area: http://www.informationsourcebook.com/discountcars

Good luck,

-Tom

Q: What car under $5000 should i buy?
I am in Australia and buying a new car. I have $5000 to spend.
What car would you recommend that is cheap to run and repair?
My last car was a daewoo and boy was that a mistake! (It ran well but parts where expensive!)
Thanks!

A: police ceased car are a great idea or repo ones i don’t no where you are but in queensland australia we have qfleet cars that the government use for 4 years and then sell on you can get an old police car that has been re-sprayed for 5 or 6 thousand they are only ford falcons but cheap to run and sh1t loads of parts

Q: where do you find cheap used cars at?
does anyone know where to find good reliable used cars for cheap???

my friends have all bought 07 05 and even 08 models for under 5000.
where can i find cheap prices for these cars???

i know some might be salvage but that isnt much of a bother to me.

A: I bought a 2007 from a salvage yard rangerover had front collision coist me 500 to repair it and biught the car for 4639 plus tax I can’t complain still haven’t painted the panals but doesn’t bother me as long as it gets me places no complaint but try salvage yards junkyard or even auctions u can buy cars cheap from there too good luck finding a cheap car

Q: What are some cheap fast cars for sale?
Only requirements,

0-60 under 7.5
cost under 5000 dollars

Throw me some ideas guys, Please dont put Foxbody or Camaro, I already know those.

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carinsurance.deep-ice.com

Q: where can I find a new car in the chicagoland area for sale for $200/month and under 5000 miles & ‘98 & up?
no money down.

A: ARE YOU KIDDING UNDER 5000 MILES AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS ,YOUR BETTER OFF WITH A NEW ONE

Q: CHEAP MUSCLE CARS l?
hello there…im looking to buy some muscle cars for projects me n my cousins work on them well mainly him….and we want to know if theres any kind of muscle cars for sale cheap under $5000 like camaros,chevelle’s,mustangs , rivieras mostly!!…..etc

I LIVE IN LOS ANGELES SO CARS CLOSE PREF….

A: There aren’t many options that will be in good-running, cosmetically-okay shape for that kind of money.

One way is to take any car you like, and look for the less-popular relations to it. You want a Camaro? Look for a Firebird (newer Firebirds are more expensive than Camaros, but the first generation is reversed…blame Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider). Mustang? Get yourself a Cougar.

A Dodge Dart might be a good option.

Or you could look at more modern muscle cars. (There ARE cars that revived the segment in the 80s) Fox Mustangs are that cheap. As are 2nd-4th generation Camaros. Also there’s the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar/Lincoln Mark VII and Mark VIII. Grand Nationals are starting to climb in price, but there’s a lot you could do with a regular Regal or Monte Carlo or Grand Prix or El Camino. One thing to remember: torque didn’t take NEARLY the hit that horsepower did when emissions regulations hit.

Q: Where is a good used car dealership is austin, TX?
I need to buy a sedan car for under $5000 that I will pay for in cash. I have been looking under craigslist but not that many car have been for sale on there. I want to go to a used car dealership that it fair priced. I live in Austin, TX. thanks all!

A: You know most car lots with used cars are untrust worthy and cars are in bad condition. Try major car lots for their trade-ins they usually won’t sell a car if it won’t last 10 years and offer some kind of warrenty and there repairs are usually gauranteed. For five thousand you should be able to walk away with a good car and you would deal with the best professionals and know who your buying from. So maybe try contacting them and see if they have used trade-ins you could purchase.

Q: buying a car without co signer at 18?
Im trying to buy a 2008 Toyota corolla its $15,000 im only 18 i have like $1000 for down payment, and thats it for right now..i talked to one of the sales rep and he said i need to have a co signer or make $1500 a month because i have no credit. i dont make near $1500 a month and my only co signer i could use is my dad but he has bad credit. whats the chances of me gettin the car? should i just try a dealership with cars under like $5000? whats the chances then? thankyou ahead of time

A: In this credit market, you have almost no chance at all of getting this car. And if you did somehow manage to, the insurance bill would probably be close to your car payment.

Go get a used car for about $5000. If you finance it for 2 years, the payments would be around $300, I’m guessing. When it’s paid off, you can drop the insurance to just liability coverage if you want, and save a few more dollars. Drive it until the wheels fall off, or until you get through college, and have a decent job. Then you can consider a new car.

Q: Where do I stand having sold a used car that has gone wrong?
Hi guys. I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice.

Basically, I am a recently established motor dealer and sold a 2001 car for £5000 and unfortunately after 3 weeks the owner called me to say there was a fault with the gearbox.

All of the cars I put a good quality aftermarket warranty on and this particular one covered a value upto £2000 including labour. I advised him to go to his local garage (having spoken to the warranty company) who would fix the fault and claim on the warranty. He then said he couldnt find a garage he trusted – so as the car was not running very well and he lived 3.5 hours away I paid for a transporter to recover the car to me 4 days later (the earliest they could do).

The car was taken to a gearbox specialist who failed to diagnose the fault having had it for 4 days. I then arranged for another garage to have the car. They diagnosed the fault and contacted the warranty company who said that as it was such a large repair, would require their inspectors to come and diagnose the issue.

Basically, the warranty assessor took nearly 3 weeks to come out, having cancelled 3 appointments and after continual chasing, when they eventually turned up confirmed that the fault was what the garage stated. They went away to compile their report, and 3 days on and lots of chasing I decided to complain to the warranty company. The company are represented by a well known tv personality who I wrote to, and he personally got involved the next day, authorising the work and supported me saying they assessors have been useless.

Meanwhile, I received a letter from the owner of the car trying to reject it under the sale of goods act. I spoke to trading standards who told me I had an opportunity to repair the car given he owned the car for 3 weeks and covered over 1000 miles and he wouldnt be able to reject. I wrote back to him stating that he had accepted repair and this was being processed. He insisted then that trading standards were on his side etc.

Meanwhile, we sourced a brand new gearbox for the car as well as several other parts that were not really needed but made sense to replace. Instead of using reconditioned parts (which by law was all that was required), we decided to pay the extra and have new ones put on so that he had a decent guarantee. The car had only covered 35,000 miles by the way and is 8 years old.

Anyway, i have sinced received a 2nd letter demanding a full refund within 7 days or he wants to take legal proceedings.

The issue is, trading standards said a reasonable time period must be tolerated and its just over a month now off the road – not helped by the warranty company’s 3 week time to inspect, but this was out of my hands. Given that the work is around £3000 all in, the last thing I wanted to do was complete the work and invalidate the claim without inspection. I explained this to trading standards and asked how long was acceptable…and to quote they said ‘how long is a piece of string’ but did also say that as it was a major part of the vehicle, a longer period of time must be tolerated, particularly with a warranty company involved.

The gearbox was going to be 5 day delivery but I personally went and collected this so it could be fitted the same day. It then emerged that as it was a new part a new transfer box was needed too….which tomorrow im driving to manchester for in order to get it fitted quickly by the weekend.

Im at my whits end to be truthful and have spent a lot of money and time getting this finalised. I genuinely just want to the guy to have his car back.

I wrote back to him stating the car will be finished by tomorrow and included a lot of facts including a detailed log from the warranty company stating dates etc. of correspondence, emails from the celebrity stating they caused the delay, etc.

Just wondered if someone could offer some advice? ultimately, im an honest guy and have not dodged/dived the issue at all. I reported it from day 1 and even took the work on myself and paid £350 to have the car recovered. I would really like to know where I stand legally.

Many thanks for your advice

A: As the fault was obviously internal you had no way of knowing that it existed even if it was faulty or about to go wrong.
In taking the guarantee the buyer accepted that expensive unknown faults could occur with the vehicle from the time it was driven away.
If it was a preexisting fault that you had hidden in some way then the buyer would have a case – clearly they do not.

It is possible that the gearbox was damaged in the 3 weeks that it was used since you sold it and there is no way either you or they could prove or disprove that.

You seem to have taken all possible measures to get the car sorted and have been let down by the warranty company.

I suggest that you reply to the customers 7 day notice and make the points detailed above and keep a copy of the letter in case of further action. I would also write to the warranty company and ask them what compensation they propose to pay both you and the customer for the postponed appointments and the time taken to deal with what should have been a straightforward matter. Do not accept liability in any way and make the point that any costs you have met were a good will gesture and no more.

The only course of action open to the customer would be to go to a small claims court. I believe if consulted a solicitor would advise them not to do it as they would most likely lose. If they did do it and win then all they would get would be a County Court Judgement which is barely worth the paper it is written on being virtually unenforceable.

Good luck with that and stand your ground.

Q: Question about financial matter?
I have two vehicles and two car notes because I signed for a loan for what is now an ex-fiance and she decided she didn’t want the payment or the car anymore. I’m unable to maintain both cars and payments (been doing it since June 07) along with my credit card debt (which is under $5000 but still a monthly expense) and other expenses without going broke on payday and not sure what to do. Should I do a voluntary repossession on one of the cars, file bankruptcy, or another option? I’ve tried advertising both cars for sale but no luck because of the money I need to pay off the car loans. Not sure what to do, but I don’t think it’s worth a bankruptcy because I don’t have that much debt outside of the two cars. Any advice??
I should add. I’m not trying to get out of paying anything, but money for food would be a nice luxury

A: I am so sorry you’re going through this… I would try to get rid of the car with the most equity (value greater than or equal to what you owe). I know you’ve tried selling them, but maybe try a used car lot? If you can make enough to just pay off one of the loans that should help.

Q: which of these cars is the best deal for the money?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531946535.html
1995 Infiniti J30 – $2994 ( Fort Wayne )

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Grote Automotive
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00

Contact Grote Automotive at 260-422-5000 for more information!
1995 Infiniti J30
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00 Engine: 3.0L V6 Color: Beige
Stock #: 10723 Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed Interior:
VIN: JNKAY21D8SM211077
Mileage: 220,550 Body Style: Sedan
Trim: Condition: Used

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/1531936888.html
4×4 gmc big truck – $3000 (ft wayne)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 1:14PM EST
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1990 gmc 4×4 full size pick up 3in lift,new off road starter,o2 sensor, full tune up, tinted windows, windshield visor, clean truck only 3 dents 2 arent very noticable runs strong needs 2 tires thats it im asking 3000 obo or trade for something fast in good shape call 260-452-6977 or text 260-579-3845 can also send pics through texts

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531762882.html
1996 FORD TAURUS WAGON – $2500 (NEW HAVEN)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 11:18AM EST
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1996 Ford Taurus Wagon. 3.0 V6 (24 Valve), 144k miles. Runs and drives excellent. Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, keyless entry and remote start! Does aslo have the third row seat (rear facing). Call 260-460-7742.

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531754083.html
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA – $2495 (NEW HAVEN)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 11:17AM EST
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1995 Chevrolet Lumian LS sedan…3.1 V6, automatic, 148K miles. Power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise keylesss entry and Cassette. Car runs and drives excellent, would make great first car!! Call 260-460-7742

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531753189.html
1997 Plymouth Breeze $1695 – $1695 (Fort Wayne)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 11:07AM EST
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97 Breeze

4cyl, Automatic

4 Door

Nice Cheap Car

GAS SAVER

$1695

Bolt Auto Sales
Over 15 Autos Under $2000
260-426-2658

A: None of them sound very good. Keep checking.

Q: would this be a good buy ?
I am a student in year 12 and i am looking to buy my first car. I want something under $5000 but nothing real crappy.

Would you say this car here would be a good buy for myself ?

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/CG_197812/vehicle-search/@Ns=pPrice|0||Make|0||Model|0||Badge|0||Series|0||pYear|1||pAdType|1||pSortDateListed|1||pPhotos|1||pPrice_private_sale|0||pPrice_dealer_trade|0||pPrice_dealer_retail|0&origin=browse&N=4294962119+601+462&No=75&searchType=3&vehicleType=3

Thanks heaps Sasha

A: not a good decision,
how about this silvia. its a very reliable car

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/NISSAN/SILVIA/details.aspx?R=6644998&__sid=11F79FF0B123&Make=NISSAN&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime%7c1&Model=SILVIA&__N=4294963846%2082%201216%20834%20285%20257%20442%204294966407&State=Victoria&distance=25&silo=1003&seot=0&Cr=2&__Nne=20&trecs=6&state_id=82&PriceMax=5000

Q: Would this be a good buy ?
I am a student in year 12 and i am looking to buy my first car. I want something under $5000 but nothing real crappy.

Would you say this car here would be a good buy for myself ?

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/CG_197812/vehicle-search/@origin=browse&Ns=pPrice|0||Make|0||Model|0||Badge|0||Series|0||pYear|1||pAdType|1||pSortDateListed|1||pPhotos|1||pPrice_private_sale|0||pPrice_dealer_trade|0||pPrice_dealer_retail|0&N=4294962119+601+462+42+623&No=15&searchType=3&vehicleType=3

Thanks heaps Sasha

A: Pay peanuts you get monkeys!
Used means abused generally.
It will depend on your Carma (Karma).
Take care and best wishes always
GOURANGA GOURANGA GOURANGA

Q: How to convince parents to get me the car i want?
Ok, so my dad has been working on cars his whole life. He mostly deals with cosmetic aspects of the car but occasionally deals with some stuff under the hood, so he thinks whatever he says about a car is right. I turn 16 soon and we are starting to look for my first car. He keeps telling me he can get me a used civic for like $3000 to $4000. But I think I am entitled pick out the car as long as I am considering my price range and how reasonable it is. I have been doing research on this for over 4 years and im not about to let it all go to waste. What I really want is a nice used 2000 BMW 3 series convertible. About every other week i come across a nice one for sale for about $5000 with about 100000 miles and no issues. He thinks BMW means rich people. He doesn’t even consider it for 10 seconds, and when i tell him the facts like im in a debate he just ignores me. I mean with a luxury car you get luxury safety. Even though it is a convertible it is a very safe car to drive and for the price it is practically a steal.

So i need someone to help me with ideas to convince them to get me it. i already tried the debate approach and offering to pay half. thanks for the help

A: Your dad wanting to buy you a Honda is a good sign that he hates you.

Those things sound like GIANT FART CANNONS if you try to race or modify them in ANY way. Embarrassing to say the least.

Explain to dad that driving a FART CANNON means a lonely life without women or friends and that the BMW doesn’t have the FART CANNON sound and the ladies LOVE IT…..

Q: I found a 2006 Honda odyssey & 2007 Toyota Sienna for $5000 on Craig list is this a scam?
The add says
Hi,
I am selling this car because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don’t want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before December 03. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident…I do have the title , clear, under my name. The Sienna has 29,000 original miles VIN# 5TD BA22C66S075476.
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $5,000. The car is in Lakewood WA, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.Below is the car details and also link with more photos,if the link doesn’t work,copy and paste it into a new browser page.
Regards!!! LT.CMDR Lisa Scott
& another one that is about the same wording.
They both said I need to go to eBay Safe Pay policy the money must be sent first to an eBay agent and will be kept safe until the buyer receives and inspects the vehicle.As soon you receive and inspect it you must contact eBay again and ask them to release the funds to me.If the vehicle is not as described, it will be shipped back on my expense and receive your money back in the next 2 working days…so,if you are still interested please send me your complete name and complete address in order to open a case with Safe Pay.
They keep saying that the arrangements have already been made & it is is a warehouse in Seattle.

A: Yes its a scam.

I have offered cash, even a little more than what they were asking for.. They still want to go through ebay. Then why dont they sell it there.

There a lot of these in CL, selling Cars, Trucks, Harleys etc. They all have a long story to go with it, but never want to get paid in cash, always ebay, and always wanted to ship the vehicle.

Dont waste your time with these scammers.

Q: Am i dealing with a car scam over craigslist?
I found this really nice 2004 Nissan Altima on craigslist listed in PORTLAND, OREGON, only $3200; so i emailed this dealer about it and said “hello, im really interested in this car, where is it located at?” she then emailed me back saying “Hello there,

I’m writing you regarding my Nissan Altima. The car is still for sale. My asking price for the car is $3200. The car is currently located in Ellwood City, PA. It is a 2004 model loaded with everything. Currently the car has 40,890 miles, the VIN# is 1N4BL11D44C117842 . The car is very well maintained, it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. I’m selling the car because I don’t have time to enjoy it due to my job (I work as a casino dealer on a cruise ship) plus that I have some financial problems and I need money very soon. I have to tell you that I’m currently at work and I left the car in Pennsylvania at the shipping company, it’s already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the car (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:
1. You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your phone number.
2. I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
3. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction.
4 You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.
5. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase
Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done.Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the car. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the vehicle is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it and I know that you have the money and you aren’t just fooling around. I will wait your reply.” when reading this, you will find out that it’s in ELLWOOD CITY, PA; i live in PORTLAND, OR. I still thought, hmm what a good bargin though. I then googled how much it would cost to ship this car, and the total came out to $1000. Which is something i don’t want to pay for. So i emailed this person back saying “so if i get this car i have to payy 1000 dollars to ship it here, and if i don’t like it, i have to ship it back which is going to be another 1000 dollars, so ill be out 2000 dollars? She emailed me back saying ” don’t think you need to worry about the shipping because eBay quoted me with a great price offer and I decided to include the shipping in the car’s price. The car will arrive in 3 days to your location. Also the returning back of the car is included, I decided to pay for that because I know that this will not be the case, you will love the car.

Please let me know what you decided about my car.
Thank you,
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I then decided to look online and see how much 2004 nissan altimas are, and it was from about 5000-10,000 depeneding on quality, this car looks GREAT, and there are only 40,000 miles on it. So i don’t see why it would be cheaper, and the fact that this person said they’re including the shipping in the car price, so if to ship it here it cost $1000, then shes actually just selling the car for $2,200
Am i dealing with a scam?

A: Yes, it’s way too obvious.
1) ALL offers to ship cars are 100% fraudulent.
2) Car is priced WAY below market value. If she is really having financial problems, she could sell the vehicle to any dealership for $4,000 and not worry about shipping.

The only problem is that she doesn’t have this car.

Do yourself a favor and never give money to anyone until you have fully inspected and test-driven the car. Otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for being taken advantage of.

Q: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT worth it???
I have found a 1995 3000GT for sale. It is the base model and the only option on it is the black leather interior. The car has a brand new motor, transmission, clutch, and $3000 paint job. The motor and tranny was replaced because the original owner bent valves and broke the timing belt. Also the clutch was replaced because it slipped. It was painted because the lady who I may buy it from did not like the forest green color on it. So she painted it canary yellow. The new motor, tranny, and clutch only have under 2000 miles on it. The title is clear. It is for sale for $5000. She is only selling it because she is clearing out alot of her collection because now she has to pay the bill of an 06 Vette. They are also including the warranty they got on the new parts in it. Is this a steal or something i should beware of??? Also do 95 3000GT have alot of problems i should be aware of??

A: I just bought a 1995 3000gt base model in december for $7500. The car is in excelent shape with very low miles. I feel as if i got a great deal on it. Since this car that you’re looking at has a new motor, transmission, and clutch, and paint job (canary yellow, which i think looks wicked awesome), and the seller is only asking $5000 for it, i’d say hit that deal up right away. It sounds like the owner drove the car very rough. From what i hear, it is recommended that the timing belt is changed every 60,000 miles or so. For some reason the stock timing belts on the 3000gt’s don’t last very long. So it doesn’t really surprise me that the timing belt broke…but bending valves is ridiculous. I’d get a carfax report on it and see if that turns out good. If it does, i’d have to say go ahead and buy the car. The only real problem that i know of with the 3000gt is what i mentioned before about the timing belt going bad. Other than that, it is an amazing car and REALLY fun to drive. So if you decide to buy the car, i’m sure that you won’t be disappointed. Also if you get the car, i’d suggest joining the “3000gt zone” yahoo group. It’s a great place to get answers from fellow 3000gt owners. Have fun!

Q: Is this car worth buying? (Mitsubishi Eclipse)?
Hi I was thinking about buying a used car and was wondering whether its worth it. I really want to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse year 2000 and up but I only have a $5000 budget…I know this is very low. But I have looked and found a lot on sale for 5k and under but they have a high mileage. Is it worth getting an eclipse with about a 100,000 miles on it or more?

A: One of the keys to pricing a car is to effectively rate the car as the price will vary widely based on condition and mileage. Mileage is pretty obvious. You should base condition on a Carfax report (which would also help catch any odometer fraud) and your own review. Before you buy your final step should be an inspection by a qualified mechanic – but that’s too expensive to do on every car you look at.

There are a bunch of places to check car prices on the Internet. NADA guides is one – but since they are owned by the car dealers association I never recommend them. KBB is another. Driverside.com is a new site and they have a couple of extras – great data showing price based on mileage; DriverSide Estimate where they search actual listings to find what cars are actually selling for in local markets; and estimates for trade in pricing.

http://www.driverside.com/value-your-car/mitsubishi-eclipse-2000-3130-6499

Also take a look a the DriverSide cost of ownership – service, gas, insurance and even depreciation to see how the price will drop over time. I find that most folks look at the one time sales price – not the ongoing costs which continue long after you buy your car.

Q: Where is a good used car dealership is austin, TX?
I need to buy a sedan car for under $5000 that I will pay for in cash. I have been looking under craigslist but not that many car have been for sale on there. I want to go to a used car dealership that it fair priced. I live in Austin, TX. thanks all!

A: You know most car lots with used cars are untrust worthy and cars are in bad condition. Try major car lots for their trade-ins they usually won’t sell a car if it won’t last 10 years and offer some kind of warrenty and there repairs are usually gauranteed. For five thousand you should be able to walk away with a good car and you would deal with the best professionals and know who your buying from. So maybe try contacting them and see if they have used trade-ins you could purchase.

Q: Where do I stand having sold a used car that has gone wrong?
Hi guys. I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice.

Basically, I am a recently established motor dealer and sold a 2001 car for £5000 and unfortunately after 3 weeks the owner called me to say there was a fault with the gearbox.

All of the cars I put a good quality aftermarket warranty on and this particular one covered a value upto £2000 including labour. I advised him to go to his local garage (having spoken to the warranty company) who would fix the fault and claim on the warranty. He then said he couldnt find a garage he trusted – so as the car was not running very well and he lived 3.5 hours away I paid for a transporter to recover the car to me 4 days later (the earliest they could do).

The car was taken to a gearbox specialist who failed to diagnose the fault having had it for 4 days. I then arranged for another garage to have the car. They diagnosed the fault and contacted the warranty company who said that as it was such a large repair, would require their inspectors to come and diagnose the issue.

Basically, the warranty assessor took nearly 3 weeks to come out, having cancelled 3 appointments and after continual chasing, when they eventually turned up confirmed that the fault was what the garage stated. They went away to compile their report, and 3 days on and lots of chasing I decided to complain to the warranty company. The company are represented by a well known tv personality who I wrote to, and he personally got involved the next day, authorising the work and supported me saying they assessors have been useless.

Meanwhile, I received a letter from the owner of the car trying to reject it under the sale of goods act. I spoke to trading standards who told me I had an opportunity to repair the car given he owned the car for 3 weeks and covered over 1000 miles and he wouldnt be able to reject. I wrote back to him stating that he had accepted repair and this was being processed. He insisted then that trading standards were on his side etc.

Meanwhile, we sourced a brand new gearbox for the car as well as several other parts that were not really needed but made sense to replace. Instead of using reconditioned parts (which by law was all that was required), we decided to pay the extra and have new ones put on so that he had a decent guarantee. The car had only covered 35,000 miles by the way and is 8 years old.

Anyway, i have sinced received a 2nd letter demanding a full refund within 7 days or he wants to take legal proceedings.

The issue is, trading standards said a reasonable time period must be tolerated and its just over a month now off the road – not helped by the warranty company’s 3 week time to inspect, but this was out of my hands. Given that the work is around £3000 all in, the last thing I wanted to do was complete the work and invalidate the claim without inspection. I explained this to trading standards and asked how long was acceptable…and to quote they said ‘how long is a piece of string’ but did also say that as it was a major part of the vehicle, a longer period of time must be tolerated, particularly with a warranty company involved.

The gearbox was going to be 5 day delivery but I personally went and collected this so it could be fitted the same day. It then emerged that as it was a new part a new transfer box was needed too….which tomorrow im driving to manchester for in order to get it fitted quickly by the weekend.

Im at my whits end to be truthful and have spent a lot of money and time getting this finalised. I genuinely just want to the guy to have his car back.

I wrote back to him stating the car will be finished by tomorrow and included a lot of facts including a detailed log from the warranty company stating dates etc. of correspondence, emails from the celebrity stating they caused the delay, etc.

Just wondered if someone could offer some advice? ultimately, im an honest guy and have not dodged/dived the issue at all. I reported it from day 1 and even took the work on myself and paid £350 to have the car recovered. I would really like to know where I stand legally.

Many thanks for your advice

A: As the fault was obviously internal you had no way of knowing that it existed even if it was faulty or about to go wrong.
In taking the guarantee the buyer accepted that expensive unknown faults could occur with the vehicle from the time it was driven away.
If it was a preexisting fault that you had hidden in some way then the buyer would have a case – clearly they do not.

It is possible that the gearbox was damaged in the 3 weeks that it was used since you sold it and there is no way either you or they could prove or disprove that.

You seem to have taken all possible measures to get the car sorted and have been let down by the warranty company.

I suggest that you reply to the customers 7 day notice and make the points detailed above and keep a copy of the letter in case of further action. I would also write to the warranty company and ask them what compensation they propose to pay both you and the customer for the postponed appointments and the time taken to deal with what should have been a straightforward matter. Do not accept liability in any way and make the point that any costs you have met were a good will gesture and no more.

The only course of action open to the customer would be to go to a small claims court. I believe if consulted a solicitor would advise them not to do it as they would most likely lose. If they did do it and win then all they would get would be a County Court Judgement which is barely worth the paper it is written on being virtually unenforceable.

Good luck with that and stand your ground.

Q: buying a car without co signer at 18?
Im trying to buy a 2008 Toyota corolla its $15,000 im only 18 i have like $1000 for down payment, and thats it for right now..i talked to one of the sales rep and he said i need to have a co signer or make $1500 a month because i have no credit. i dont make near $1500 a month and my only co signer i could use is my dad but he has bad credit. whats the chances of me gettin the car? should i just try a dealership with cars under like $5000? whats the chances then? thankyou ahead of time

A: In this credit market, you have almost no chance at all of getting this car. And if you did somehow manage to, the insurance bill would probably be close to your car payment.

Go get a used car for about $5000. If you finance it for 2 years, the payments would be around $300, I’m guessing. When it’s paid off, you can drop the insurance to just liability coverage if you want, and save a few more dollars. Drive it until the wheels fall off, or until you get through college, and have a decent job. Then you can consider a new car.

Q: which of these cars is the best deal for the money?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531946535.html
1995 Infiniti J30 – $2994 ( Fort Wayne )

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Date: 2009-12-31, 1:20PM EST
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Grote Automotive
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00

Contact Grote Automotive at 260-422-5000 for more information!
1995 Infiniti J30
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00 Engine: 3.0L V6 Color: Beige
Stock #: 10723 Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed Interior:
VIN: JNKAY21D8SM211077
Mileage: 220,550 Body Style: Sedan
Trim: Condition: Used

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/1531936888.html
4×4 gmc big truck – $3000 (ft wayne)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 1:14PM EST
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1990 gmc 4×4 full size pick up 3in lift,new off road starter,o2 sensor, full tune up, tinted windows, windshield visor, clean truck only 3 dents 2 arent very noticable runs strong needs 2 tires thats it im asking 3000 obo or trade for something fast in good shape call 260-452-6977 or text 260-579-3845 can also send pics through texts

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531762882.html
1996 FORD TAURUS WAGON – $2500 (NEW HAVEN)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 11:18AM EST
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1996 Ford Taurus Wagon. 3.0 V6 (24 Valve), 144k miles. Runs and drives excellent. Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, keyless entry and remote start! Does aslo have the third row seat (rear facing). Call 260-460-7742.

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531754083.html
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA – $2495 (NEW HAVEN)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 11:17AM EST
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1995 Chevrolet Lumian LS sedan…3.1 V6, automatic, 148K miles. Power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise keylesss entry and Cassette. Car runs and drives excellent, would make great first car!! Call 260-460-7742

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531753189.html
1997 Plymouth Breeze $1695 – $1695 (Fort Wayne)

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Date: 2009-12-31, 11:07AM EST
Reply to: sale-rc7ay-1531753189@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

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97 Breeze

4cyl, Automatic

4 Door

Nice Cheap Car

GAS SAVER

$1695

Bolt Auto Sales
Over 15 Autos Under $2000
260-426-2658

A: None of them sound very good. Keep checking.

Q: How to convince parents to get me the car i want?
Ok, so my dad has been working on cars his whole life. He mostly deals with cosmetic aspects of the car but occasionally deals with some stuff under the hood, so he thinks whatever he says about a car is right. I turn 16 soon and we are starting to look for my first car. He keeps telling me he can get me a used civic for like $3000 to $4000. But I think I am entitled pick out the car as long as I am considering my price range and how reasonable it is. I have been doing research on this for over 4 years and im not about to let it all go to waste. What I really want is a nice used 2000 BMW 3 series convertible. About every other week i come across a nice one for sale for about $5000 with about 100000 miles and no issues. He thinks BMW means rich people. He doesn’t even consider it for 10 seconds, and when i tell him the facts like im in a debate he just ignores me. I mean with a luxury car you get luxury safety. Even though it is a convertible it is a very safe car to drive and for the price it is practically a steal.

So i need someone to help me with ideas to convince them to get me it. i already tried the debate approach and offering to pay half. thanks for the help

A: Your dad wanting to buy you a Honda is a good sign that he hates you.

Those things sound like GIANT FART CANNONS if you try to race or modify them in ANY way. Embarrassing to say the least.

Explain to dad that driving a FART CANNON means a lonely life without women or friends and that the BMW doesn’t have the FART CANNON sound and the ladies LOVE IT…..

Q: Is this car worth buying? (Mitsubishi Eclipse)?
Hi I was thinking about buying a used car and was wondering whether its worth it. I really want to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse year 2000 and up but I only have a $5000 budget…I know this is very low. But I have looked and found a lot on sale for 5k and under but they have a high mileage. Is it worth getting an eclipse with about a 100,000 miles on it or more?

A: One of the keys to pricing a car is to effectively rate the car as the price will vary widely based on condition and mileage. Mileage is pretty obvious. You should base condition on a Carfax report (which would also help catch any odometer fraud) and your own review. Before you buy your final step should be an inspection by a qualified mechanic – but that’s too expensive to do on every car you look at.

There are a bunch of places to check car prices on the Internet. NADA guides is one – but since they are owned by the car dealers association I never recommend them. KBB is another. Driverside.com is a new site and they have a couple of extras – great data showing price based on mileage; DriverSide Estimate where they search actual listings to find what cars are actually selling for in local markets; and estimates for trade in pricing.

http://www.driverside.com/value-your-car/mitsubishi-eclipse-2000-3130-6499

Also take a look a the DriverSide cost of ownership – service, gas, insurance and even depreciation to see how the price will drop over time. I find that most folks look at the one time sales price – not the ongoing costs which continue long after you buy your car.

Q: Am i dealing with a car scam over craigslist?
I found this really nice 2004 Nissan Altima on craigslist listed in PORTLAND, OREGON, only $3200; so i emailed this dealer about it and said “hello, im really interested in this car, where is it located at?” she then emailed me back saying “Hello there,

I’m writing you regarding my Nissan Altima. The car is still for sale. My asking price for the car is $3200. The car is currently located in Ellwood City, PA. It is a 2004 model loaded with everything. Currently the car has 40,890 miles, the VIN# is 1N4BL11D44C117842 . The car is very well maintained, it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. I’m selling the car because I don’t have time to enjoy it due to my job (I work as a casino dealer on a cruise ship) plus that I have some financial problems and I need money very soon. I have to tell you that I’m currently at work and I left the car in Pennsylvania at the shipping company, it’s already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the car (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:
1. You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your phone number.
2. I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
3. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction.
4 You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.
5. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase
Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done.Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the car. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the vehicle is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it and I know that you have the money and you aren’t just fooling around. I will wait your reply.” when reading this, you will find out that it’s in ELLWOOD CITY, PA; i live in PORTLAND, OR. I still thought, hmm what a good bargin though. I then googled how much it would cost to ship this car, and the total came out to $1000. Which is something i don’t want to pay for. So i emailed this person back saying “so if i get this car i have to payy 1000 dollars to ship it here, and if i don’t like it, i have to ship it back which is going to be another 1000 dollars, so ill be out 2000 dollars? She emailed me back saying ” don’t think you need to worry about the shipping because eBay quoted me with a great price offer and I decided to include the shipping in the car’s price. The car will arrive in 3 days to your location. Also the returning back of the car is included, I decided to pay for that because I know that this will not be the case, you will love the car.

Please let me know what you decided about my car.
Thank you,
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I then decided to look online and see how much 2004 nissan altimas are, and it was from about 5000-10,000 depeneding on quality, this car looks GREAT, and there are only 40,000 miles on it. So i don’t see why it would be cheaper, and the fact that this person said they’re including the shipping in the car price, so if to ship it here it cost $1000, then shes actually just selling the car for $2,200
Am i dealing with a scam?

A: Yes, it’s way too obvious.
1) ALL offers to ship cars are 100% fraudulent.
2) Car is priced WAY below market value. If she is really having financial problems, she could sell the vehicle to any dealership for $4,000 and not worry about shipping.

The only problem is that she doesn’t have this car.

Do yourself a favor and never give money to anyone until you have fully inspected and test-driven the car. Otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for being taken advantage of.

Q: Help me make a car purchasing decision (long question)?
In this economic climate I’m not eager to take on a new debt (my only current debt is a student loan), but my 01 Civic is reaching a point that I’ve realized I probably should bite the bullet. My car (black 2001, mid trim model with 64K) has been having transmission issues for the past few years and it’s now apparent my torque converter is going. After researching the likely problem, I’m finding that a lot of 01 or 02 Civics have transmission problems and that replacing the torque converter, or even replacing the whole transmission doesn’t always solve the problem. Plus, she’s looking a little beat up and I would love to have key-less entry and some other basic options. But I don’t know what to get.

I want something that’s a good value, reliable, safe, and has a sunroof. I know that last one isn’t a feature that makes financial sense, but I work freakin hard for my money, live in the sunshine state, and spend enough time in my car that I really think I deserve this. I’ve looked at a lot but have focused on the Honda CRV, Toyota Rav4, and Mitsubishi Outlander. I want a small SUV so that I can sit up higher in traffic (and would only purchase another sedan if it was ridicuously cheap…with they’re not). I like the look of a Highlander or the older model Honda Pilots and I’m not averse to buying used, but I really don’t know what I can do.

As for price, I really need to keep it under $300/month. I’ve got excellent credit and can qualify for a credit union loan as low as 3.1%. However, this is for a new loan at a teaser rate, so depending on my timing and what I buy, it could be as high as 4.5%. I can afford more than $300, but I don’t want to be one of those people who spends so much and I realistically want to keep my monthly payment at $275. Every dollar above that makes me feel like I’m spending too much. I’ve calculated the blue book on my 01 Civic and I know I could make more in a private sale, but I’ve never done that and I’m worried about getting scammed. Also, I’m an extrodinarily busy teacher and don’t think I have the time. In a perfect world for a trade in I could get $6500 for my baby, but with her cosmetic scratches and dings, some engine work needed, plus the fact that she’s been in two accidents (no major damage, but accidents just the same) I am telling myself I will only get $5000.

All of the car matching profiles (CarZen, etc) say that my ideal car is the CRV or the Rav 4. However with the price I want to pay, I can’t afford new versions of those with the moonroof option. And I would have bought used by now but I’m seeing new listed at $25k with used and 35,000 miles being listed at $24,700. I know there is room for negotiation, but I’m also scared of getting something used with the risk for issues later in its life. I mean, I bought a Honda new thinking it would never have issues on me, but the dang thing started shuddering at 45K. If I was to buy used, I wouldn’t even consider it unless it was certified and had some type of warrenty remaining.

So my questions are this:
Should I try to negotiate a new Honda or Toyota at my max price range without the sunroof?
Should I try to buy a cheaper vehicle (Suzuki, Mazda, etc) new b/c they have a cheaper price and a longer warrenty?
Should I buy a used? Obviously I know this would save me more, but the worry factor for me is huge. I’m willing to pay a little more for peace of mind, but I don’t want to be stupid. If I buy used, what realistically would $275 a month + $5000 down get me?

A: I would get off the Honda/Toyota high horse. You see what happened to your current indestructable, holier-than-thou ricewagon.

The Chevy Equinox is as good as any and may fit your requirements at a lower price. Other than that I’d look hard at negotiating. Dealers are hurting I’m sure you know and you should be able to get 2-3k off sticker easy. Look at the papers religiously as well. Most of the time a good sale will beat any negotiating you can do. It’s all in timing.

Q: Is this tax fraud, it has alot of reading, so please give me serious answers!?
This is going to be long, so everyone has an understanding on the situation. I worked for a company for about 3 years as a Administrative Assistant. I started my job at the age of 18 years old, 3 months after I graduated from high school, she hired me. I worked there and had paid my first car off. My car had broke down in GA when I was traveling for my job to check a construction site since one of our foremans was off, I had to go to check the site which was 3 hours away. They paid for the gas. Well, on my way back to Florida where I resided, my car broke down in Alabama. So the laborers came and picked me up and my car. Come to find out, my car had a blown head gasket. They said it would have been hard to replace and cost BUNCHES of money, so they BOUGHT me straight off the lot a $8000 2000 Dogde Durango. The completely paid it off from the car lot. I had signed a contract with them to make monthly payments to her. I could have it taken it out my check each week or once a month. I also had to pay a 10% interest rate. But when she bought it, it went under her company’s name and she signed it as the lien holder(the president of her company). I was the buyer. Well, I found out that I became pregnant. I told her that I was moving back home, plus I knew she wasn’t doing to well in the business because of the economy. We had a plan set up to where she’d buy my gas 2 weeks out of a month since I was driving 33 miles one way to work and ran the office 3 weeks out of a month so SHE could save on gas. So we agreed to that. Well, she started to slack on her end and I was basically working to pay for my gas. I told her I was going to put in my 2 weeks notice soon because I was pregnant and wanted to move back to Indiana to raise my family with my husband. She told me she would give me a raise if I stayed. So I agreed. Then she started to push and push and push my buttons to where she knew I would break and just quit so I couldn’t draw unemployment. Well, I had put about $5000 into this Durango she bought me. For a rebuilt transmission, new tires, new hoses, new hubs, new brake lines, new pulleys, new EVERYTHING. THe only thing that needed to be replaced IF it were to go bad, was the motor. I quit my job because she told me I couldn’t take my truck out of state. I didn’t even read my contract (which I know I should have) but when I got to Indiana WITHOUT my truck, it didnt state anywhere where I couldn’t take it out of state. She forced me to give her back my truck. So I did. But I went to my local DMV to sign a bill of sale stating that I returned my vehicle back to the lien holder, so they couldn’t sue me 3 months down the road saying that “I didn’t make payments so they we’re reposessing my vehicle” I made a paper trrail to cover my behind. But then I found out that their company went belly up 1 month after I quit and left. And also found out that they used MY TRUCK as a deduction or an expemption on their company’s tax refund. They labeled my vehicle as a company vehicle. BUT they were recieveing intrest payments from me. Can they do that? I know they weren’t aloud to take my car, but I didnt know any better. And I didn’t know that they werent suppose to claim my car and get interest money too. So they got money from me and the IRS. Is this right? Should I file a fraud claim? I’m only 21 and I’ve already been screwed over, I just need to know what is the RIGHT thing to do? It’s already sad enough that she took a vehicle away from a at the time 3 month pregnant woman, but to get money for it too, thats what makes me sick. She acted like a friend to me (so i thought).

Thanks for reading this. I need as much help as i can get.
first, i said this was LONG to read…miss BIO girl. Also, I made more than just 3 payments. I paid 2 years monthly payments! NEVER LATE!! always one week early actually. MOST payments were more than the actual amount due.
Also, she deducted it last year in her taxes. So this isnt fraud? I was told it is!
Again, she paid for it IN FULL! I was making payments back. And we had a spreadsheet that stated all that I had paid for and when then last and final payment be if I were to COMPLETE it. But since she wanted to try to MAKE me stay, she threatened on keeping the truck. So when I told her I was definately leaving, she said I had to give back the truck. I already had a job lined up and was willing to make 2 month payments up front, but she said NO.

A: I am sorry that I cannot help you; I don’t know if this is fraud or not. However, I just wanted to say that it’s horrible you put in 3 years for her and even willingly drove out of your way….and she screwed you over. Sorry you had to go through that and I hope things work out in the end!

Q: PLEASE HELP ME !!! ;(( –linear equations (word problems)?
This are my assignments..hope somebody can help me.. PLEASE ) it’s OK if you don’t answer all, 1 item is a big HELP for me.. THANK YOU for those PEOPLE who will HELP ME.. GOD BLESS

**it’s all about solving word problems using linear equations:

1. Rose is two thirds as old as Johnny, in 5yrs the sum of their ages will be 50yrs. find their present ages.

2. In eight years, peter will be three times old as he was eight years ago. how old is peter now?

3. a man who is 42yrs old has a son of 12yrs old. in how many years will the father be twice as old as his son?

4. Mr. Santos, working as a salesman for a firm, gets a salary of 5000 per month plus a commission of 10% on all sales above 2000000 per month. his total gross pay last month was 21000. how much was his total sale last month?

5. Train A leaves a station 1/2 hour ahead of Train B. The trains travel on parallel tracks. Train A travels at 25km/h while train B travels at 25km/h , how many hours will it take Train B to overtake Train A?

6. Mark can finish task alone in 24days while Andrei can do the same task in 18days. If they work together, how long can they finish the task?

7. A variety of candies costing $10.50 per kg is mixed with another variety costing $15 per kg, to make a mixture of 12kg that would cost $12.50 per kg. how many kg of each variety were mixed?

8. Three hundred people attended a band concert. Reserved seat tickets were sold at $100 each while general admission tickets cost $60 each. If the sales totaled $26000, how many tickets of each type were sold?

9. Grace found some coins under her pillows. There were equal numbers of one peso coins and five peso coins. the number of twenty-five centavo coins was twice that of one peso coins. If the total value of the coins was P39 how many of each denomination did she find?

10. When Professor Recalde drives his car to school, the trip takes one hour. When he takes an FX cab, the trip takes 1 hour and 15 minutes. The speed of FX cab is 10 kilometers per hour less than Professor Recalde’s speed when driving. Find the distance that he travels to school.

A: I’m going to e mail you a power point of notes on this. It will help you figure out how to convert the word problems. Unless everyone on line is going to do it for you.
hsophiad@yahoo.com send me an e mail if you need them

Q: Separate lanes for motorcycles: how can we lobby for this?
I own a 250cc motorcycle (Kawasaki Ninja) which seats two and gets 70-80 miles per gallon: better than virtually any hybrid car on the road…plus it can go up to 100mph so it can easily do highway driving.
Scooters can get over 100mpg and still travel the 35-40mph needed for most city travel and have seen booming sales recently.
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So…why don’t people who want to contribute to a better environment just buy a small motorcycle for $3000-$5000 instead of an inferior MPG hybrid for $25-$40K?
The only consistent answer I have heard is “ride one of those things on the road…are you crazy?…I’d get hit by a car weighing 8 times as much and die.”

Which brings me to the point…most people I have talked to LOVE motorcycles minus the above safety issue.
If you make simple dedicated/separated/blocked-off lanes for motorcycles (even fairly narrow ones which barely make roads wider), you can make sure the worst thing a motorcyclist can run into weighs about 500lbs instead of 3500-5000lbs. and likely convince MANY more people to use them for virtually everything beside transporting kids. After all, the scooter market has already BOOMED since fuel prices have shot up even with the safety issues…and continues to as people worry gas prices may shoot up again.

Why are people spending so much money on hybrids that are mileage-wise far inferior to motorcycles when we could have such alternatives?

Is there a place where I could sign a petition to promote separate/safer lanes for motorcycles and/or vehicles under 700lbs.?
When I say “even fairly narrow ones which barely make roads wider” I am also implying such extensions to highways and roads would be relatively cheap to construct vs. the full-width roads needed for cars.
–First off, it’s not the road widths that are a –problem. It’s the intersections.
I am still not completely convinced as, last time I read, injuries coming from other cars switching lanes is nearly as major a cause of accidents as intersections.

I am not arguing or trying to chat…I am just trying to get back to the point of the question IE “how can we lobby this?” If your point is “we can’t”, then my point is I agree to disagree.

–pay for your hobby
I guess paying essentially the cost of a bike lane is really that much of a problem for you…
We pay MANY more times to enlarge roads for cars and manage traffic because of the size of cars than we ever have for motorcycles. On top of this, less accidents would likely mean less tax money needed for trauma centers. Most motorcycle accidents are caused by cars not seeing a motorcycle who is driving well and carefully (source: my MSF course).
If your point is “we can’t”, then my point is I agree to disagree.
Thanks to all who participated.
There’s so much bias in so many answers (and lots of answering things that were anywhere from very sidetracked to the opposite of what I asked) I can’t choose a fairly biased best answer…so I am leaving this one for voters.

Also to note…when I said extra lane I meant separated by a median IE like an HOV lane but also on public streets.
Many motorcyclists (myself included), check our sides and mirrors every 5 seconds or so to see if a car is moving into our lane straight toward us from our blind-spot. In fact, every near-collision I have had so far is a result of someone failing to yield right of way IE cutting into my lane while accelerating from behind me.

Also, I agree the anti-cell-phone bill would make a huge difference.
However, I don’t agree it evenly hurts cars and motorcycles (someone nudging the side of a motorcycle while on a cell phone can instantly KILL a motorcyclist…while only causing costly damage to a car).

A: I don’t think they would ever go for it. Because not only will it cost billions to make interstates and roads to have a single bike lane in every direction. It wouldn’t really make you any much safer. Plus inconsiderate drivers that would try to to probably pass someone in that lane if there was enough room. Second off weather conditions even in heavy rains you got cars and trucks driving all over the shoulders and lines now on the freeway let alone if motorcycles were traveling down it. I understand your point of view on the situation that cars don’t see us but what makes you think that having are own lane down a freeway would make any difference they would still not see us and probably try to merge in that lane anyway. Usually most of them happen at intersections or where there turning out because the motorcycle doesn’t have the same eye appeal as a car. That’s why i would have a very very loud exhaust put on mine so they could actually hear me coming up or around them. plus you have alot of inconsiderate motorcyclist who like to pass cars in non passing zones around turns in which the car hits them.

Q: Is this car worth buying? (Mitsubishi Eclipse)?
Hi I was thinking about buying a used car and was wondering whether its worth it. I really want to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse year 2000 and up but I only have a $5000 budget…I know this is very low. But I have looked and found a lot on sale for 5k and under but they have a high mileage. Is it worth getting an eclipse with about a 100,000 miles on it or more?

A: 100,000 miles isn’t much on an eclipse but for $5000 that’s pretty expensive for one of those cars. Go on craigslist.org and choose your city then look on there. You can usually find good deals. I always have. Good luck!

Q: Is this car worth buying? (Mitsubishi Eclipse)?
Hi I was thinking about buying a used car and was wondering whether its worth it. I really want to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse year 2000 and up but I only have a $5000 budget…I know this is very low. But I have looked and found a lot on sale for 5k and under but they have a high mileage. Is it worth getting an eclipse with about a 100,000 miles on it or more?

A: If you plan to keep it forever, then save up for a new car.
If you plan on driving it for 1-4 years, then it should be fine and last that long.
It is not a bad idea buying a car with more than 100,000 miles.

It is a bad idea buying a car with over 200,000 miles.

Q: Is it common to find DECENT used cars for under $5000 or even $3000?
And what should I consider when buying my first car?

I’m a college student, so if you have any suggestions of cars that are good for college students let me know.

A: There are some good cars in this price range, but there are some really crappy ones also. Keep in mind that you don’t have to buy the first one you see, and that you should be able to get it checked out byu a mechanic before purchasing ($30-$60). Well worth the price.

Do you have cash? If not, you will not get a good car for this price range as the only sellers that will finance are in-house financing dealers. They attempt to sell their cars at a premium, and get a high financing rate to boot. Your $5000 car will end up costing what a decent $9000 car would have cost (after a few years considering maintenance/repairs, interest on the loan, and value of the car compared to the cost).

So my recommendation is if you have cash look for a Civic or Corolla from $3K-$5K. If you are financing, look for the same car but less than 10 years old and from $6Kto $9K.

Q: what are the best used cars under 5000.00?
esp. for teenagers

A: Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Ford Ranger
Ford Focus
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda 626
Mazda Protege
Toyota Camry
Chevy Cavalier

There are many others, these are just the most common or most reliable that I have seen. Look through the classifieds in your newspaper

Q: I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest?
I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest and what can I expect from that car you are suggesting?I am living in central new jersey area.

A: I have a 97 accord – zero problems with the car, and I’ve had it for a couple years.

especially if you are budget conscious and looking to save money instead of wasting it on car payments, the accord is a great way to go. Pay cash for it, and get ready to drive it for years to come.

Q: What is the best used car under $5000 to buy in terms of value, parts and distance?
Honda? Acura? Mazda? Any others?

A: It should be 4-door, 4-cyls, not sporty. I would prefer Honda or Toyota… First time drivers usually have much more expensive car insurance, and it depends from car. You should compare insurance rates while choosing the car – for example here – autoinsurance.noneto.com

Q: What are some good used cars priced under $5000, in Kelley Blue Book?

A: check out hyundai elantras and accents they actually have fairly good reliability ratings and low resale values so you can get a car with low millage in good condition for fairly cheap. Just make sure you have it inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it which goes for any used car.

Q: Help Finding Used Car Under 5000 Dollars.?
I am looking for a car under 5000 that would be good for a new driver. I don’t know much about cars and engines and all that so I need your help. I want a reliable car preferably sporty that can run in summer and winter(snowy conditions). It’ll probably just be used for travelling around the city. I also would like a car that I can improve or soup up as I get more money. So far all i’ve been hearing is the Honda Civic, any other suggestions?

A: I would call your local credit unions and car repossession companies. You will find some selection and be able to buy way below book, therefore get more car for your money. There are a lot of good deals out there. I often am able to buy for pennies on the dollar. I bought a 2006 Toyota Highlander in 2008 for just $6000. So, believe me, the deals are there.

Q: which make/model of used cars sell the best and why? Im interrested in cars that would be under $5000 used?

A: for that price, stick with the reliable small cars

A fwe good cars would be the Ford Focus, Dodge Neon, Toyota Corolla nad the Honda Civic

All of those cars can be found under 5k, and they are for the most part reliable. They’re small, so their good on gas, and they’re pretty stylish for a new driver.

Q: best used cars for under 5000?
im 17 and 5000 is about all i can pay for a new car. the type of car im looking for is one that gives the biggest bang for the buck. also one the can reach 200000 miles without getting too many costly problems.

A: look for

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

these are all reliable and will last longer than other cars in this price range.

Q: CAN ANY ONE HELP ME WITH INFORMATION HOW TO BUY A USED CAR UNDER 5000 WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS NO FINANCING?

A: Car Max
Auto Trader
Recycler
Craigslist

Q: I get my licence soon and i want a convertible car under $5000 (a used car under bout 80000kms)?

A: The Honda Del Sol is a great car and very fun to drive. A convertible (hard top, with the top being stored in the trunk as with a cloth top it does not wear out) and you can find many on eBay and in local papers for sale typically. They are usually maintained very well by the owners because they were only made for 4 years and many can be found in great condition with low mileage. Also, since it is a Honda they retain there value and you can add lots of extras. Have fun and be safe in whatever you decide to get.

Q: how come I can get a loan to buy a house for over ($200k)but I cant get a loan to buy a used car under $5000?

A: Because while cars almost always go down (depreciate) in value, houses almost always go up (appreciate) in value.

When a bank loans you money, the only thing they have to guarantee that they will get it back is the title to what you borrowed against. If you pay the loan they get their money and then some, of course… but if you don;t, then they have to reposses and sell whatever you had and get their money back that way. With a car they will probably not be able to get the amount of the loan back, but with a house, chances are better…. therefor they will be more likely to loan against a house versus a car.

Q: Are there any used cars you can recommend to me for under $5000 CDN?
just lookin for a car under 5 grand need advice on what cars that are reliable

A: 1 good word wich is “Ebay”, that is where i got my subaru from, look around.

Q: Can I buy a used car for under $5000?
I am currently 15, and hope to get my drivers license next May. Through assorted mowing of yards, walking of dogs, etc. I have earned almost $5000. Can I get a decent used car for under that? If so, I would love to spend less than that. How much does an average used, boring sedan cost?

A: yes

for $4,000

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

Q: Whats the best used car to buy for $5000 or under?
I’m looking to buy a used car or truck for under $5000, but I’m not sure what to get. I want something that doesn’t have a ton of miles on it and can last awhile. Everyone says that hondas are the best or VW but I really don’t have a clue. I’m looking for something with more space, mostly in the backseat because I have a son. Does anyone have an idea of what I should buy?

A: Any GM car with a 3.8 V-6 motor. They last well up into the 100,000 mile range without problems. And compared to foreign cars that are reliable such as Honda or Toyota, are cheaper on insurance and can be purchased with fairly low miles for around $5,000. You would have to go with an older import with over 100,000 miles to get in your price range A few good examples of reliable GM cars are Buick LeSabre, Chevy Impala, and the Pontiac Grand Prix.

Q: What’s the best used car under 5000.00?

A: I’d say a Nissan maxima. I’ve got over 200,000 kms on mine and it runs like a top. For great used car buying tips check out http://www.all-about-car-selection.com/used-car-for-sale.html

Q: What are some cheap fast cars for sale?
Only requirements,

0-60 under 7.5
cost under 5000 dollars

Throw me some ideas guys, Please dont put Foxbody or Camaro, I already know those.

A: You should also consider that such a car may be expensive to insure. Check your insurance rates before buying one, for example here – carinsurance.deep-ice.com

Q: where can I find a new car in the chicagoland area for sale for $200/month and under 5000 miles & ‘98 & up?
no money down.

A: ARE YOU KIDDING UNDER 5000 MILES AND ALL THE OTHER THINGS ,YOUR BETTER OFF WITH A NEW ONE

Q: CHEAP MUSCLE CARS l?
hello there…im looking to buy some muscle cars for projects me n my cousins work on them well mainly him….and we want to know if theres any kind of muscle cars for sale cheap under $5000 like camaros,chevelle’s,mustangs , rivieras mostly!!…..etc

I LIVE IN LOS ANGELES SO CARS CLOSE PREF….

A: There aren’t many options that will be in good-running, cosmetically-okay shape for that kind of money.

One way is to take any car you like, and look for the less-popular relations to it. You want a Camaro? Look for a Firebird (newer Firebirds are more expensive than Camaros, but the first generation is reversed…blame Smokey and the Bandit and Knight Rider). Mustang? Get yourself a Cougar.

A Dodge Dart might be a good option.

Or you could look at more modern muscle cars. (There ARE cars that revived the segment in the 80s) Fox Mustangs are that cheap. As are 2nd-4th generation Camaros. Also there’s the Ford Thunderbird/Mercury Cougar/Lincoln Mark VII and Mark VIII. Grand Nationals are starting to climb in price, but there’s a lot you could do with a regular Regal or Monte Carlo or Grand Prix or El Camino. One thing to remember: torque didn’t take NEARLY the hit that horsepower did when emissions regulations hit.

Q: Where is a good used car dealership is austin, TX?
I need to buy a sedan car for under $5000 that I will pay for in cash. I have been looking under craigslist but not that many car have been for sale on there. I want to go to a used car dealership that it fair priced. I live in Austin, TX. thanks all!

A: You know most car lots with used cars are untrust worthy and cars are in bad condition. Try major car lots for their trade-ins they usually won’t sell a car if it won’t last 10 years and offer some kind of warrenty and there repairs are usually gauranteed. For five thousand you should be able to walk away with a good car and you would deal with the best professionals and know who your buying from. So maybe try contacting them and see if they have used trade-ins you could purchase.

Q: buying a car without co signer at 18?
Im trying to buy a 2008 Toyota corolla its $15,000 im only 18 i have like $1000 for down payment, and thats it for right now..i talked to one of the sales rep and he said i need to have a co signer or make $1500 a month because i have no credit. i dont make near $1500 a month and my only co signer i could use is my dad but he has bad credit. whats the chances of me gettin the car? should i just try a dealership with cars under like $5000? whats the chances then? thankyou ahead of time

A: In this credit market, you have almost no chance at all of getting this car. And if you did somehow manage to, the insurance bill would probably be close to your car payment.

Go get a used car for about $5000. If you finance it for 2 years, the payments would be around $300, I’m guessing. When it’s paid off, you can drop the insurance to just liability coverage if you want, and save a few more dollars. Drive it until the wheels fall off, or until you get through college, and have a decent job. Then you can consider a new car.

Q: Where do I stand having sold a used car that has gone wrong?
Hi guys. I was just wondering if someone could give me some advice.

Basically, I am a recently established motor dealer and sold a 2001 car for £5000 and unfortunately after 3 weeks the owner called me to say there was a fault with the gearbox.

All of the cars I put a good quality aftermarket warranty on and this particular one covered a value upto £2000 including labour. I advised him to go to his local garage (having spoken to the warranty company) who would fix the fault and claim on the warranty. He then said he couldnt find a garage he trusted – so as the car was not running very well and he lived 3.5 hours away I paid for a transporter to recover the car to me 4 days later (the earliest they could do).

The car was taken to a gearbox specialist who failed to diagnose the fault having had it for 4 days. I then arranged for another garage to have the car. They diagnosed the fault and contacted the warranty company who said that as it was such a large repair, would require their inspectors to come and diagnose the issue.

Basically, the warranty assessor took nearly 3 weeks to come out, having cancelled 3 appointments and after continual chasing, when they eventually turned up confirmed that the fault was what the garage stated. They went away to compile their report, and 3 days on and lots of chasing I decided to complain to the warranty company. The company are represented by a well known tv personality who I wrote to, and he personally got involved the next day, authorising the work and supported me saying they assessors have been useless.

Meanwhile, I received a letter from the owner of the car trying to reject it under the sale of goods act. I spoke to trading standards who told me I had an opportunity to repair the car given he owned the car for 3 weeks and covered over 1000 miles and he wouldnt be able to reject. I wrote back to him stating that he had accepted repair and this was being processed. He insisted then that trading standards were on his side etc.

Meanwhile, we sourced a brand new gearbox for the car as well as several other parts that were not really needed but made sense to replace. Instead of using reconditioned parts (which by law was all that was required), we decided to pay the extra and have new ones put on so that he had a decent guarantee. The car had only covered 35,000 miles by the way and is 8 years old.

Anyway, i have sinced received a 2nd letter demanding a full refund within 7 days or he wants to take legal proceedings.

The issue is, trading standards said a reasonable time period must be tolerated and its just over a month now off the road – not helped by the warranty company’s 3 week time to inspect, but this was out of my hands. Given that the work is around £3000 all in, the last thing I wanted to do was complete the work and invalidate the claim without inspection. I explained this to trading standards and asked how long was acceptable…and to quote they said ‘how long is a piece of string’ but did also say that as it was a major part of the vehicle, a longer period of time must be tolerated, particularly with a warranty company involved.

The gearbox was going to be 5 day delivery but I personally went and collected this so it could be fitted the same day. It then emerged that as it was a new part a new transfer box was needed too….which tomorrow im driving to manchester for in order to get it fitted quickly by the weekend.

Im at my whits end to be truthful and have spent a lot of money and time getting this finalised. I genuinely just want to the guy to have his car back.

I wrote back to him stating the car will be finished by tomorrow and included a lot of facts including a detailed log from the warranty company stating dates etc. of correspondence, emails from the celebrity stating they caused the delay, etc.

Just wondered if someone could offer some advice? ultimately, im an honest guy and have not dodged/dived the issue at all. I reported it from day 1 and even took the work on myself and paid £350 to have the car recovered. I would really like to know where I stand legally.

Many thanks for your advice

A: As the fault was obviously internal you had no way of knowing that it existed even if it was faulty or about to go wrong.
In taking the guarantee the buyer accepted that expensive unknown faults could occur with the vehicle from the time it was driven away.
If it was a preexisting fault that you had hidden in some way then the buyer would have a case – clearly they do not.

It is possible that the gearbox was damaged in the 3 weeks that it was used since you sold it and there is no way either you or they could prove or disprove that.

You seem to have taken all possible measures to get the car sorted and have been let down by the warranty company.

I suggest that you reply to the customers 7 day notice and make the points detailed above and keep a copy of the letter in case of further action. I would also write to the warranty company and ask them what compensation they propose to pay both you and the customer for the postponed appointments and the time taken to deal with what should have been a straightforward matter. Do not accept liability in any way and make the point that any costs you have met were a good will gesture and no more.

The only course of action open to the customer would be to go to a small claims court. I believe if consulted a solicitor would advise them not to do it as they would most likely lose. If they did do it and win then all they would get would be a County Court Judgement which is barely worth the paper it is written on being virtually unenforceable.

Good luck with that and stand your ground.

Q: Question about financial matter?
I have two vehicles and two car notes because I signed for a loan for what is now an ex-fiance and she decided she didn’t want the payment or the car anymore. I’m unable to maintain both cars and payments (been doing it since June 07) along with my credit card debt (which is under $5000 but still a monthly expense) and other expenses without going broke on payday and not sure what to do. Should I do a voluntary repossession on one of the cars, file bankruptcy, or another option? I’ve tried advertising both cars for sale but no luck because of the money I need to pay off the car loans. Not sure what to do, but I don’t think it’s worth a bankruptcy because I don’t have that much debt outside of the two cars. Any advice??
I should add. I’m not trying to get out of paying anything, but money for food would be a nice luxury

A: I am so sorry you’re going through this… I would try to get rid of the car with the most equity (value greater than or equal to what you owe). I know you’ve tried selling them, but maybe try a used car lot? If you can make enough to just pay off one of the loans that should help.

Q: which of these cars is the best deal for the money?
http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531946535.html
1995 Infiniti J30 – $2994 ( Fort Wayne )

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Grote Automotive
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00

Contact Grote Automotive at 260-422-5000 for more information!
1995 Infiniti J30
Asking Price: $ 2,994.00 Engine: 3.0L V6 Color: Beige
Stock #: 10723 Transmission: Automatic 4-Speed Interior:
VIN: JNKAY21D8SM211077
Mileage: 220,550 Body Style: Sedan
Trim: Condition: Used

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/1531936888.html
4×4 gmc big truck – $3000 (ft wayne)

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1990 gmc 4×4 full size pick up 3in lift,new off road starter,o2 sensor, full tune up, tinted windows, windshield visor, clean truck only 3 dents 2 arent very noticable runs strong needs 2 tires thats it im asking 3000 obo or trade for something fast in good shape call 260-452-6977 or text 260-579-3845 can also send pics through texts

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531762882.html
1996 FORD TAURUS WAGON – $2500 (NEW HAVEN)

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1996 Ford Taurus Wagon. 3.0 V6 (24 Valve), 144k miles. Runs and drives excellent. Power windows, locks, tilt, cruise, keyless entry and remote start! Does aslo have the third row seat (rear facing). Call 260-460-7742.

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531754083.html
1995 CHEVROLET LUMINA – $2495 (NEW HAVEN)

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1995 Chevrolet Lumian LS sedan…3.1 V6, automatic, 148K miles. Power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise keylesss entry and Cassette. Car runs and drives excellent, would make great first car!! Call 260-460-7742

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/ctd/1531753189.html
1997 Plymouth Breeze $1695 – $1695 (Fort Wayne)

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97 Breeze

4cyl, Automatic

4 Door

Nice Cheap Car

GAS SAVER

$1695

Bolt Auto Sales
Over 15 Autos Under $2000
260-426-2658

A: None of them sound very good. Keep checking.

Q: would this be a good buy ?
I am a student in year 12 and i am looking to buy my first car. I want something under $5000 but nothing real crappy.

Would you say this car here would be a good buy for myself ?

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/CG_197812/vehicle-search/@Ns=pPrice|0||Make|0||Model|0||Badge|0||Series|0||pYear|1||pAdType|1||pSortDateListed|1||pPhotos|1||pPrice_private_sale|0||pPrice_dealer_trade|0||pPrice_dealer_retail|0&origin=browse&N=4294962119+601+462&No=75&searchType=3&vehicleType=3

Thanks heaps Sasha

A: not a good decision,
how about this silvia. its a very reliable car

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/NISSAN/SILVIA/details.aspx?R=6644998&__sid=11F79FF0B123&Make=NISSAN&__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_ImageCount_Int32%7c1%7c%7cpCar_LastModifiedDate_DateTime%7c1&Model=SILVIA&__N=4294963846%2082%201216%20834%20285%20257%20442%204294966407&State=Victoria&distance=25&silo=1003&seot=0&Cr=2&__Nne=20&trecs=6&state_id=82&PriceMax=5000

Q: Would this be a good buy ?
I am a student in year 12 and i am looking to buy my first car. I want something under $5000 but nothing real crappy.

Would you say this car here would be a good buy for myself ?

http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/search/vehicle-details/CG_197812/vehicle-search/@origin=browse&Ns=pPrice|0||Make|0||Model|0||Badge|0||Series|0||pYear|1||pAdType|1||pSortDateListed|1||pPhotos|1||pPrice_private_sale|0||pPrice_dealer_trade|0||pPrice_dealer_retail|0&N=4294962119+601+462+42+623&No=15&searchType=3&vehicleType=3

Thanks heaps Sasha

A: Pay peanuts you get monkeys!
Used means abused generally.
It will depend on your Carma (Karma).
Take care and best wishes always
GOURANGA GOURANGA GOURANGA

Q: How to convince parents to get me the car i want?
Ok, so my dad has been working on cars his whole life. He mostly deals with cosmetic aspects of the car but occasionally deals with some stuff under the hood, so he thinks whatever he says about a car is right. I turn 16 soon and we are starting to look for my first car. He keeps telling me he can get me a used civic for like $3000 to $4000. But I think I am entitled pick out the car as long as I am considering my price range and how reasonable it is. I have been doing research on this for over 4 years and im not about to let it all go to waste. What I really want is a nice used 2000 BMW 3 series convertible. About every other week i come across a nice one for sale for about $5000 with about 100000 miles and no issues. He thinks BMW means rich people. He doesn’t even consider it for 10 seconds, and when i tell him the facts like im in a debate he just ignores me. I mean with a luxury car you get luxury safety. Even though it is a convertible it is a very safe car to drive and for the price it is practically a steal.

So i need someone to help me with ideas to convince them to get me it. i already tried the debate approach and offering to pay half. thanks for the help

A: Your dad wanting to buy you a Honda is a good sign that he hates you.

Those things sound like GIANT FART CANNONS if you try to race or modify them in ANY way. Embarrassing to say the least.

Explain to dad that driving a FART CANNON means a lonely life without women or friends and that the BMW doesn’t have the FART CANNON sound and the ladies LOVE IT…..

Q: I found a 2006 Honda odyssey & 2007 Toyota Sienna for $5000 on Craig list is this a scam?
The add says
Hi,
I am selling this car because my battalion has been sent back to Afghanistan and don’t want it get old in my backyard. The price is low because I need to sell it before December 03. It has no damage, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It is in immaculate condition, meticulously maintained and hasn’t been involved in any accident…I do have the title , clear, under my name. The Sienna has 29,000 original miles VIN# 5TD BA22C66S075476.
It is still available for sale if interested, price as stated in the ad $5,000. The car is in Lakewood WA, in case it gets sold I will take care of shipping. Let me know if you are interested, email back.Below is the car details and also link with more photos,if the link doesn’t work,copy and paste it into a new browser page.
Regards!!! LT.CMDR Lisa Scott
& another one that is about the same wording.
They both said I need to go to eBay Safe Pay policy the money must be sent first to an eBay agent and will be kept safe until the buyer receives and inspects the vehicle.As soon you receive and inspect it you must contact eBay again and ask them to release the funds to me.If the vehicle is not as described, it will be shipped back on my expense and receive your money back in the next 2 working days…so,if you are still interested please send me your complete name and complete address in order to open a case with Safe Pay.
They keep saying that the arrangements have already been made & it is is a warehouse in Seattle.

A: Yes its a scam.

I have offered cash, even a little more than what they were asking for.. They still want to go through ebay. Then why dont they sell it there.

There a lot of these in CL, selling Cars, Trucks, Harleys etc. They all have a long story to go with it, but never want to get paid in cash, always ebay, and always wanted to ship the vehicle.

Dont waste your time with these scammers.

Q: Am i dealing with a car scam over craigslist?
I found this really nice 2004 Nissan Altima on craigslist listed in PORTLAND, OREGON, only $3200; so i emailed this dealer about it and said “hello, im really interested in this car, where is it located at?” she then emailed me back saying “Hello there,

I’m writing you regarding my Nissan Altima. The car is still for sale. My asking price for the car is $3200. The car is currently located in Ellwood City, PA. It is a 2004 model loaded with everything. Currently the car has 40,890 miles, the VIN# is 1N4BL11D44C117842 . The car is very well maintained, it has just been completely serviced. The engine runs very good and the automatic transmission shifts perfectly. I’m selling the car because I don’t have time to enjoy it due to my job (I work as a casino dealer on a cruise ship) plus that I have some financial problems and I need money very soon. I have to tell you that I’m currently at work and I left the car in Pennsylvania at the shipping company, it’s already packed and waiting to be shipped anywhere. If you decide to purchase it, you will receive all the documents of the car (owner’s manuals, keys, clear title, bill of sale) in order to register it under your name. Regarding the payment, I will use only eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program. If you are interested, this is how eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection program works:
1. You send me your full name, complete address (I need for shipping) and your phone number.
2. I open a transaction with eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection.
3. eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will contact you with an invoice regarding our transaction.
4 You will send the payment to eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection and they will notify me to ship the vehicle to your location.
5. After you will inspect/drive the vehicle and decide to keep it, eBay Vehicle Purchase
Protection will forward me the funds and the deal is done.Basically, eBay Vehicle Purchase Protection will secure the funds until you will receive and inspect the car. You will have 5 days inspection period. If the vehicle is not like described, you will have to ship it back on my expense and they will give you a full refund. This way, you will be able to inspect the vehicle before committing to buy it and I know that you have the money and you aren’t just fooling around. I will wait your reply.” when reading this, you will find out that it’s in ELLWOOD CITY, PA; i live in PORTLAND, OR. I still thought, hmm what a good bargin though. I then googled how much it would cost to ship this car, and the total came out to $1000. Which is something i don’t want to pay for. So i emailed this person back saying “so if i get this car i have to payy 1000 dollars to ship it here, and if i don’t like it, i have to ship it back which is going to be another 1000 dollars, so ill be out 2000 dollars? She emailed me back saying ” don’t think you need to worry about the shipping because eBay quoted me with a great price offer and I decided to include the shipping in the car’s price. The car will arrive in 3 days to your location. Also the returning back of the car is included, I decided to pay for that because I know that this will not be the case, you will love the car.

Please let me know what you decided about my car.
Thank you,
“
I then decided to look online and see how much 2004 nissan altimas are, and it was from about 5000-10,000 depeneding on quality, this car looks GREAT, and there are only 40,000 miles on it. So i don’t see why it would be cheaper, and the fact that this person said they’re including the shipping in the car price, so if to ship it here it cost $1000, then shes actually just selling the car for $2,200
Am i dealing with a scam?

A: Yes, it’s way too obvious.
1) ALL offers to ship cars are 100% fraudulent.
2) Car is priced WAY below market value. If she is really having financial problems, she could sell the vehicle to any dealership for $4,000 and not worry about shipping.

The only problem is that she doesn’t have this car.

Do yourself a favor and never give money to anyone until you have fully inspected and test-driven the car. Otherwise, you are just setting yourself up for being taken advantage of.

Q: 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT worth it???
I have found a 1995 3000GT for sale. It is the base model and the only option on it is the black leather interior. The car has a brand new motor, transmission, clutch, and $3000 paint job. The motor and tranny was replaced because the original owner bent valves and broke the timing belt. Also the clutch was replaced because it slipped. It was painted because the lady who I may buy it from did not like the forest green color on it. So she painted it canary yellow. The new motor, tranny, and clutch only have under 2000 miles on it. The title is clear. It is for sale for $5000. She is only selling it because she is clearing out alot of her collection because now she has to pay the bill of an 06 Vette. They are also including the warranty they got on the new parts in it. Is this a steal or something i should beware of??? Also do 95 3000GT have alot of problems i should be aware of??

A: I just bought a 1995 3000gt base model in december for $7500. The car is in excelent shape with very low miles. I feel as if i got a great deal on it. Since this car that you’re looking at has a new motor, transmission, and clutch, and paint job (canary yellow, which i think looks wicked awesome), and the seller is only asking $5000 for it, i’d say hit that deal up right away. It sounds like the owner drove the car very rough. From what i hear, it is recommended that the timing belt is changed every 60,000 miles or so. For some reason the stock timing belts on the 3000gt’s don’t last very long. So it doesn’t really surprise me that the timing belt broke…but bending valves is ridiculous. I’d get a carfax report on it and see if that turns out good. If it does, i’d have to say go ahead and buy the car. The only real problem that i know of with the 3000gt is what i mentioned before about the timing belt going bad. Other than that, it is an amazing car and REALLY fun to drive. So if you decide to buy the car, i’m sure that you won’t be disappointed. Also if you get the car, i’d suggest joining the “3000gt zone” yahoo group. It’s a great place to get answers from fellow 3000gt owners. Have fun!

Q: Is this car worth buying? (Mitsubishi Eclipse)?
Hi I was thinking about buying a used car and was wondering whether its worth it. I really want to buy a Mitsubishi Eclipse year 2000 and up but I only have a $5000 budget…I know this is very low. But I have looked and found a lot on sale for 5k and under but they have a high mileage. Is it worth getting an eclipse with about a 100,000 miles on it or more?

A: One of the keys to pricing a car is to effectively rate the car as the price will vary widely based on condition and mileage. Mileage is pretty obvious. You should base condition on a Carfax report (which would also help catch any odometer fraud) and your own review. Before you buy your final step should be an inspection by a qualified mechanic – but that’s too expensive to do on every car you look at.

There are a bunch of places to check car prices on the Internet. NADA guides is one – but since they are owned by the car dealers association I never recommend them. KBB is another. Driverside.com is a new site and they have a couple of extras – great data showing price based on mileage; DriverSide Estimate where they search actual listings to find what cars are actually selling for in local markets; and estimates for trade in pricing.

http://www.driverside.com/value-your-car/mitsubishi-eclipse-2000-3130-6499

Also take a look a the DriverSide cost of ownership – service, gas, insurance and even depreciation to see how the price will drop over time. I find that most folks look at the one time sales price – not the ongoing costs which continue long after you buy your car.

Q: Is it common to find DECENT used cars for under $5000 or even $3000?
And what should I consider when buying my first car?

I’m a college student, so if you have any suggestions of cars that are good for college students let me know.

A: There are some good cars in this price range, but there are some really crappy ones also. Keep in mind that you don’t have to buy the first one you see, and that you should be able to get it checked out byu a mechanic before purchasing ($30-$60). Well worth the price.

Do you have cash? If not, you will not get a good car for this price range as the only sellers that will finance are in-house financing dealers. They attempt to sell their cars at a premium, and get a high financing rate to boot. Your $5000 car will end up costing what a decent $9000 car would have cost (after a few years considering maintenance/repairs, interest on the loan, and value of the car compared to the cost).

So my recommendation is if you have cash look for a Civic or Corolla from $3K-$5K. If you are financing, look for the same car but less than 10 years old and from $6Kto $9K.

Q: what are the best used cars under 5000.00?
esp. for teenagers

A: Honda Civic
Nissan Sentra
Ford Ranger
Ford Focus
Jeep Wrangler
Mazda 626
Mazda Protege
Toyota Camry
Chevy Cavalier

There are many others, these are just the most common or most reliable that I have seen. Look through the classifieds in your newspaper

Q: I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest?
I am looking for good and reliable used car under within 5000 bucks.What car do you suggest and what can I expect from that car you are suggesting?I am living in central new jersey area.

A: I have a 97 accord – zero problems with the car, and I’ve had it for a couple years.

especially if you are budget conscious and looking to save money instead of wasting it on car payments, the accord is a great way to go. Pay cash for it, and get ready to drive it for years to come.

Q: What is the best used car under $5000 to buy in terms of value, parts and distance?
Honda? Acura? Mazda? Any others?

A: It should be 4-door, 4-cyls, not sporty. I would prefer Honda or Toyota… First time drivers usually have much more expensive car insurance, and it depends from car. You should compare insurance rates while choosing the car – for example here – autoinsurance.noneto.com

Q: What are some good used cars priced under $5000, in Kelley Blue Book?

A: check out hyundai elantras and accents they actually have fairly good reliability ratings and low resale values so you can get a car with low millage in good condition for fairly cheap. Just make sure you have it inspected by an independent mechanic before you buy it which goes for any used car.

Q: Help Finding Used Car Under 5000 Dollars.?
I am looking for a car under 5000 that would be good for a new driver. I don’t know much about cars and engines and all that so I need your help. I want a reliable car preferably sporty that can run in summer and winter(snowy conditions). It’ll probably just be used for travelling around the city. I also would like a car that I can improve or soup up as I get more money. So far all i’ve been hearing is the Honda Civic, any other suggestions?

A: I would call your local credit unions and car repossession companies. You will find some selection and be able to buy way below book, therefore get more car for your money. There are a lot of good deals out there. I often am able to buy for pennies on the dollar. I bought a 2006 Toyota Highlander in 2008 for just $6000. So, believe me, the deals are there.

Q: which make/model of used cars sell the best and why? Im interrested in cars that would be under $5000 used?

A: for that price, stick with the reliable small cars

A fwe good cars would be the Ford Focus, Dodge Neon, Toyota Corolla nad the Honda Civic

All of those cars can be found under 5k, and they are for the most part reliable. They’re small, so their good on gas, and they’re pretty stylish for a new driver.

Q: best used cars for under 5000?
im 17 and 5000 is about all i can pay for a new car. the type of car im looking for is one that gives the biggest bang for the buck. also one the can reach 200000 miles without getting too many costly problems.

A: look for

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

these are all reliable and will last longer than other cars in this price range.

Q: CAN ANY ONE HELP ME WITH INFORMATION HOW TO BUY A USED CAR UNDER 5000 WITH MONTHLY PAYMENTS NO FINANCING?

A: Car Max
Auto Trader
Recycler
Craigslist

Q: I get my licence soon and i want a convertible car under $5000 (a used car under bout 80000kms)?

A: The Honda Del Sol is a great car and very fun to drive. A convertible (hard top, with the top being stored in the trunk as with a cloth top it does not wear out) and you can find many on eBay and in local papers for sale typically. They are usually maintained very well by the owners because they were only made for 4 years and many can be found in great condition with low mileage. Also, since it is a Honda they retain there value and you can add lots of extras. Have fun and be safe in whatever you decide to get.

Q: how come I can get a loan to buy a house for over ($200k)but I cant get a loan to buy a used car under $5000?

A: Because while cars almost always go down (depreciate) in value, houses almost always go up (appreciate) in value.

When a bank loans you money, the only thing they have to guarantee that they will get it back is the title to what you borrowed against. If you pay the loan they get their money and then some, of course… but if you don;t, then they have to reposses and sell whatever you had and get their money back that way. With a car they will probably not be able to get the amount of the loan back, but with a house, chances are better…. therefor they will be more likely to loan against a house versus a car.

Q: Are there any used cars you can recommend to me for under $5000 CDN?
just lookin for a car under 5 grand need advice on what cars that are reliable

A: 1 good word wich is “Ebay”, that is where i got my subaru from, look around.

Q: Can I buy a used car for under $5000?
I am currently 15, and hope to get my drivers license next May. Through assorted mowing of yards, walking of dogs, etc. I have earned almost $5000. Can I get a decent used car for under that? If so, I would love to spend less than that. How much does an average used, boring sedan cost?

A: yes

for $4,000

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

Q: Whats the best used car to buy for $5000 or under?
I’m looking to buy a used car or truck for under $5000, but I’m not sure what to get. I want something that doesn’t have a ton of miles on it and can last awhile. Everyone says that hondas are the best or VW but I really don’t have a clue. I’m looking for something with more space, mostly in the backseat because I have a son. Does anyone have an idea of what I should buy?

A: Any GM car with a 3.8 V-6 motor. They last well up into the 100,000 mile range without problems. And compared to foreign cars that are reliable such as Honda or Toyota, are cheaper on insurance and can be purchased with fairly low miles for around $5,000. You would have to go with an older import with over 100,000 miles to get in your price range A few good examples of reliable GM cars are Buick LeSabre, Chevy Impala, and the Pontiac Grand Prix.

Q: What’s the best used car under 5000.00?

A: I’d say a Nissan maxima. I’ve got over 200,000 kms on mine and it runs like a top. For great used car buying tips check out http://www.all-about-car-selection.com/used-car-for-sale.html