what car can i get for $3000 or less?

[nodoubts2k]

Title says it all. I have about 3k to spend for a new car. Can I snag a 93-95 accord for that price? I dont really want a civic because they are somewhat small. The current car I have right now is a 90 camry which IMO is pretty comfy. My needs are something that wont break down, and preferably not domestic. Mostly something to get around in that will last me a couple years. Some mechanical work isnt a problem. Any other ideas?

 

[audi]

what's wrong with your car?

 

[nodoubts2k]

electrical problems, needs body work, rust, something in the rear is bent from previous accident and cant be fixed (causing car to be out of alignment) needs new tires...thats off the top of the head

 

[Sentinel]

newspaper?

 

[nodoubts2k]

someone suggested that i can get a late model car that has been in an accident and pay to do the body work on it. What are your opinions on that?

 

[ajayjuneja]

Originally posted by: nodoubts2k
someone suggested that i can get a late model car that has been in an accident and pay to do the body work on it. What are your opinions on that?

I thought you wanted LOW maintainance. Unless you know what you're doing, that ain't a low maintainance way to go.

 

[RossMAN]

Look for a reliable model which doesn't hold it's value (this means no Honda/Toyota).

Try a Geo/Chevy Prizm or Mazda Protege.

What's your zip code?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

If you want an accord, the 90-93 gen is nice. While I own one, I won't give my comments on it, but some friends have told me they like the style of it more than their newer accords!

 

[Mrvile]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Look for a reliable model which doesn't hold it's value (this means no Honda/Toyota).

Try a Geo/Chevy Prizm or Mazda Protege.

What's your zip code?

Mah, Geo = death on wheels.

 

[CocoGdog]

If you're in Southern CA, I would sell you my 93 Accord. PM if you're interested.

 

[ts3433]

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Look for a reliable model which doesn't hold it's value (this means no Honda/Toyota).

Try a Geo/Chevy Prizm or Mazda Protege.

What's your zip code?

Mah, Geo = death on wheels.

IIRC, the Prizm is largely based on the Corolla... correct me if I'm wrong; I won't even have a learner's permit until 2006, so I probably know next to nothing about cars.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: ts3433

Originally posted by: Mrvile

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Look for a reliable model which doesn't hold it's value (this means no Honda/Toyota).

Try a Geo/Chevy Prizm or Mazda Protege.

What's your zip code?

Mah, Geo = death on wheels.

IIRC, the Prizm is largely based on the Corolla... correct me if I'm wrong; I won't even have a learner's permit until 2006, so I probably know next to nothing about cars.

:thumbsup:

 

[FrustratedUser]

1987 Cadillac Catera

 

[nodoubts2k]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Look for a reliable model which doesn't hold it's value (this means no Honda/Toyota).

Try a Geo/Chevy Prizm or Mazda Protege.

What's your zip code?

Its 10466. As for the 90-93 accords, they just dont appeal to me as much as the 94-96 ones do.