So when you say to get I checked by a mechanic how would I do that if I drive ab 2hrs to look at the car? Do I like go to any mechanic shop near there?

well no you would want to have someone trusted to do it. Also, don't go 2 hours to look at a junky Mitsubishi you can find better deals back home for example maybe you will find a 99 Toyota Camry for 2500 bucks and that is worth a lot more and you will be able to have your trusted mechanic check it out.

I agree it’s not worth a 2hr drive to check out that Mitsubishi. What are your options where you’re located at? Anything at all for <$2000? Also, do you have a trusted mechanic in your area?

I don’t have a trusted mechanic and I don’t know where to find one. And what if it was a 2003 Nissan Maxima that has 121,xxx miles for 2,700? Are those pretty for a car that won’t get driven too much?

@inthrustwetrust

They are decent cars but that is expensive for one in my opinion.

That Maxima is no good with 121,000 miles either. Besides, it’s not even worth $1000 at that age!
May I ask what city/town you live in? Maybe I can look at online listings in your area to expand your search options a little?

Yes give us your city and we could look for you on craigslist.

I live in Poolesville Maryland

And what ab a 2004 Toyota Matrix with 144,xxx miles for 1,800$?

@kerem. @inthetrustwetrust

@inthrustwetrust

Matrix are better vehicles 1800 is pretty low I would check it out but only but it if it shifts nice and the mechanical condition is good.

@Jaylenriggs12 Okay that Matrix with a manual transmission sounds promising for $1800, however, it needs to be checked out by a mechanic, before you buy it. It’s this one isn’t it? https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/chantilly-2004-toyota-matrix-spd/7255258239.html

Here’s a few more around your area - https://frederick.craigslist.org/cto/d/silver-spring-2006-honda-accord/7243937165.html

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/cto/d/washington-2004-honda-accord-ex/7248630095.html

https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/germantown-2009-honda-civic-dx/7249924733.html

@inthrustwetrust
I would skip on the 04 Accord: https://www.carcomplaints.com/Honda/Accord/2004/
The others should be considered though.

I also found these cars:
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/laurel-2001-toyota-camry-130k-miles/7256768879.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/hyattsville-toyota-solara-se-2000/7254792805.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/suitland-1997-toyota-avalon/7252599977.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/cto/d/germantown-2006-mazda/7252565498.html
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/cto/d/bristow-toyota-camry/7250557388.html
@inthrustwetrust could also give his opinion on these. Hope these help.

Dang that’s my bad I forgot to tell you that I was looking for a manual only but I did see the Toyota Solera that could be an option.

No worries! Start with the Matrix, that looks good for the asking price. It does have some dings, but that’s okay as it gives you more reason to knock off a little more off of the asking price. Check beforehand for a mechanic where the car is located or bring along someone who’s technically well versed with cars.

One more question about the matrix. Do they have oil burning problems? For the 2004?

Not really.

Scotty has a video on the Matrix - https://youtu.be/Iq7IqhkO9L8

The 09 2.4 models had oil burning, none of the other years.

Same thing thing I told the other guy that I forgot to tell you that I was only looking for manual car but I did see the Corolla that could an option.

No prob you should think about cars like the Toyota Solara, Corolla, Matrix, and Honda Civic/Fit.

Savage!