Hey scotty I passed my permit test and soon to be be getting my physical permit and will be getting my license soon as well. What's a good used car to buy for under $5,000 I was thinking either honda or toyota which model would u prefer for a 22 year old like me I want something reliable but not to costly 🤣
This is the best car I could find in the US for 5k. If this cars not close enough to where you live just let me know and I check again
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/841478890/overview/?aff=atempest&cmp=atempest
Toyota Corolla/Matrix/Pontiac Vibe, Honda Civic or Fit, or a 2004-06 Camry.
You'll see these in the FAQs but here's a few excerpts (with some embellishments):
1. Take it for a thorough test drive, all the gears, and pay attention to what you feel and hear.
2. Make sure everything works: Doors, windows, HVAC, radio, cruise control, wipers, headlights, turn signals, trunk latch, remote fob, etc.
3. If you can, get the maintenance history to determine whether the vehicle was properly maintained.
4. Have a mechanic do a thorough pre-purchase inspection. (Visual inspection plus detailed OBD/Enhanced Diagnostics/Live Data scan. If the seller will not allow it, walk away).
5. Don't get emotionally attached to a particular vehicle. It's a business decision, a cost/benefit analysis. See the vehicle as if it were a potential purchase for someone else.
6. Pay attention to the potential financing. Dealers and lenders make far more money on horrible financial setups, for the buyer, than they do on the sale of the vehicle. THOSE DETAILS MATTER.
7. Everybody lies in the car sales business. Take nothing at face value.
Good luck, but, as always, caveat emptor.
Make sure to check out the Used Car Buying Guide (link below)
For 5 grand, I would recommend 2003-2013 Toyota Corolla 1.8, 2009-2011 Honda Civic, 2009-2013 Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe 1.8, highly recommend the 2004-2006 Camry.
