my girlfriends car has finally died...after 14 years i believe? anyway, she has about 10 grand to spend on one. what would be something, reliable...and good mpg for around that much...trying to to end up with a friggin civic, or accord.. so any input would be great.

 

im lookin at jettas...

 

The Nissan Versa is a pretty inexpensive vehicle new that's close to 10G... You may be able to pick up a used one with good miles pretty cheap.

 

thanks for the input dude

 

Besides the one's you listed...look at used:

Mazda 3
Mazda 6
Hyundai Sonata


Newer ones that you maybe able to get close to that price range:

Kia Forte
Hyundai Elantra
Ford Focus

 

I say go base model Corolla. She'll have a minimal car payment and a damn good car. Hmmmm.....too bad I cannot recommend anything American.

 

My cousin inherited a used Saturn to her dismay back in the mid nineties. She keep it and got to accept it.
She got a sales job so she decided to get a nicer one, but still used because they fuel efficient but much cheaper than other small cars.
I believe she has owned 4 of them now, all used and I guess she decided to spread the pain because she is going to buy her daughter a used one next spring.

They may not be the greatest, but given their low resale value they are reliable and a good value.

Neither she nor her husband are mechanically inclined so I know there is not a lot fixin' goin' on there.

 

Even though you are trying to stay away from the Hondas, I would recommend taking a look at them if you are in the used market. They are eliable, afforable, and comfortable. Just stay away from those that look to be modified. There is a right way and a wrong way to go about it with them, and most of the kids that "tune" them have no clue what they are doing.

In the used car market, I would stick with imports. Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Toyota, and Mazda hold their resale value pretty well, and for good reason. Mitsubishi, while a good car manufacturer doesn't seem to hold the resale value as well as the others. I personally would lean towards Honda, Subaru, or Mazda.

As far as new cars go, well, someone mentioned Hyundai and Kia. I'm not a big fan, but they are relatively inexpensive, apparently reliable, and, have a pretty good warranty. I wouldn't want to drive one though.

 

Is it you Rob? Or are you someone else who logged in Rob's account

 

I'd certainly look at Nissan or Mazda. Honda and Toyota although they do hold thier value tend to be a little over-priced in my opinion. At least, they are here in Canada.