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Landshark
Thinking about getting one of the three above mentioned SUV's used,price range anywhere between $4K to 9K,from like 1999 to 2006 and hopefully under 80K in milage,but which one's better overall and from what years' model should I stay away from?
Answer
Based on a 10-year reliability history, the only two models that have a perfect +1.00 Composite Reliability Value on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00 are:
The Toyota 4Runner midsize sport-utility vehicle
The 4-cylinder Toyota RAV4 small sport-utility vehicle.
Nissan Pathfinders and Nissan Xterras are on neither AutoOnInfo.net's Best of 2009 nor its Worst of 2009.
Based on a 10-year reliability history, the only two models that have a perfect +1.00 Composite Reliability Value on a scale of -1.00 to +1.00 are:
The Toyota 4Runner midsize sport-utility vehicle
The 4-cylinder Toyota RAV4 small sport-utility vehicle.
Nissan Pathfinders and Nissan Xterras are on neither AutoOnInfo.net's Best of 2009 nor its Worst of 2009.
What kind of car should I buy under $3500?
coolrobot
This will be my first car. I need something that can get me to school everyday. What should I be looking for in terms of brand, make, year, and mileage? Also, where should I look to find used cars for sale?
Answer
Lot of variables you stated there, so I'll just give you a list of cars to look up on your local Craigslist (Or eBay if your into that...) for a few different Categories of Autos.
SUV: 1994-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L V6 - Legendary reliability, Engines go 250,000+ without needing much more than regular oil changes, etc. So unless its got like 300k on it, you'll be good. Average Gas Mileage for an SUV. Cheap as all hell to fix if anything happens to it, and parts are easy to come by. Huge aftermarket support too. Plus, standard driver air bags and optional (HA!) 4WD make it nice and safe.
Sedan: 1996-2003 Honda Civic/Accord. - There's a reason that Japanese car makers got the reputation of being cheap and reliable. And those reasons are right here. Good gas milage and a good driving feel make these some of the most reasonable used cars you could buy right now. Only thing about these is you REALLY wanna keep away from buying one where it looks like a 4th grader got a hand of it and strapped as many modifications as they could to it. The guys that own these tend to really beat the crap out of them and making ruining valves a national past-time. Parts are cheap too.
Coupe: 2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier - Overlooked by many simply because of the Cavalier tag which was ruined in the late 80's, early 90's. For 2003, the ecotec 2.2L engine was introduced which made more power AND better mileage than its predecessor. These engines are very reliable, as they're so simple that not much can go wrong. Plus if something does happen these engines are a dime a dozen. Or at least 300 for a used one with sub 80k due to GM's platform sharing across multiple brands.
Sports: 1994-2003 Ford Mustang V6 - I hate this one as I'm a Camaro guy, but its true. These cars are becoming more and more available and I say take the opportunity while you can. The 1999+ mustangs look incredibly good in my opinion, as well as being more refined to drive (Traction Control). Reliability is iffy on this one though because like the Honda's because people that own them tend to beat them. The V6 is your way to go because of that and gas mileage. Plus even the smaller engine can still pull quite a bit.
That's just my thinking of what a good, reliable, safe, and fun first car would be. Like I said, check the craigslist around you, and ALWAYS go and see the car before you make an offer. Try taking someone with you that knows cars too (a parent, friend, etc.) so they can help you make your decision. Have fun!
Lot of variables you stated there, so I'll just give you a list of cars to look up on your local Craigslist (Or eBay if your into that...) for a few different Categories of Autos.
SUV: 1994-2001 Jeep Cherokee 4.0L V6 - Legendary reliability, Engines go 250,000+ without needing much more than regular oil changes, etc. So unless its got like 300k on it, you'll be good. Average Gas Mileage for an SUV. Cheap as all hell to fix if anything happens to it, and parts are easy to come by. Huge aftermarket support too. Plus, standard driver air bags and optional (HA!) 4WD make it nice and safe.
Sedan: 1996-2003 Honda Civic/Accord. - There's a reason that Japanese car makers got the reputation of being cheap and reliable. And those reasons are right here. Good gas milage and a good driving feel make these some of the most reasonable used cars you could buy right now. Only thing about these is you REALLY wanna keep away from buying one where it looks like a 4th grader got a hand of it and strapped as many modifications as they could to it. The guys that own these tend to really beat the crap out of them and making ruining valves a national past-time. Parts are cheap too.
Coupe: 2003-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier - Overlooked by many simply because of the Cavalier tag which was ruined in the late 80's, early 90's. For 2003, the ecotec 2.2L engine was introduced which made more power AND better mileage than its predecessor. These engines are very reliable, as they're so simple that not much can go wrong. Plus if something does happen these engines are a dime a dozen. Or at least 300 for a used one with sub 80k due to GM's platform sharing across multiple brands.
Sports: 1994-2003 Ford Mustang V6 - I hate this one as I'm a Camaro guy, but its true. These cars are becoming more and more available and I say take the opportunity while you can. The 1999+ mustangs look incredibly good in my opinion, as well as being more refined to drive (Traction Control). Reliability is iffy on this one though because like the Honda's because people that own them tend to beat them. The V6 is your way to go because of that and gas mileage. Plus even the smaller engine can still pull quite a bit.
That's just my thinking of what a good, reliable, safe, and fun first car would be. Like I said, check the craigslist around you, and ALWAYS go and see the car before you make an offer. Try taking someone with you that knows cars too (a parent, friend, etc.) so they can help you make your decision. Have fun!
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