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In reply to the discussion: First car for my 19yo daughter? [View all]LeftyMom
(49,212 posts)1. At that price range I think you're buying the seller, not the car.
In that I think you need to look for somebody who seems honest and who did maintenance, more than one particular model.
That said I'd exclude any and all Korean cars from the search, because they're all crap.
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My best friend has a Kia Soul. It's a nice car, and I'd recommend it if it were in the
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#34
I would be very suprised if you could find a decent Honda or Suburu for that price
BainsBane
Mar 2014
#6
As a teenager, I did everything possible to destroy my Accord. The thing was a tank.
Gravitycollapse
Mar 2014
#15
My 15 yr old Honda CRV has 259k miles. Still going strong for my 17 yr old daughter
riderinthestorm
Mar 2014
#18
The earlier Saturns were pretty reliable and you won't find an inch of rust on them.
Gidney N Cloyd
Mar 2014
#23
The engines tend to run hot as they age, so it's good to always have some oil in the trunk.
winter is coming
Mar 2014
#35
It's her money, I'm only contributing about 200 or so as a birthday present. n/t
Flying Squirrel
Mar 2014
#28