Hello,
My wife and I are looking for a good used realiable car. Originally we were hoping to purchase for around $4000, however, we weren't able to find anything that really excited us for that price. Here's a list of some cars that we are currently looking at. What would be your top 2 choices out of these? Thanks! Again, we are looking for something that would be realiable and wouldn't hurt us too much at the pump. All of these cars are in Texas where we live. I think they are all automatic. I've listed extra features if they have them. Also, any other suggestions are welcome. I've looked at some civics and accords, but haven't found any great prices on any.
Kevin

Toyota Corolla 2002
64K
$5600
Edmunds: $7,611 Private
Gas Millage: Combined 30. City 26 highway 36
Cost to Drive 15,000 $2,038

2001 Mazda Protégé
54k
$4,950
Edmunds: $5852 dealer
Gas Millage: Combined 26. City 23 highway 30
Cost to Drive 15,000 $2,356

2005 Hyundai Elantra
54k
$6,400 (moonroof)
Edmunds: $8145 dealer
Gas Millage: Combined 24. City 21 highway 29
Cost to Drive 15,000 $2,552

2003 Mazda Protégé (small dent in side from bumping a trash can)
87k
$5000
Edmunds $5484
Gas Millage: Combined 24. City 22 highway 28
Cost to Drive 15,000 $2,552

1999 Toyota Camry
57k
5995 (leather)
Edmunds: 7022
Gas Millage: Combined 23. City 20 highway 28
Cost to Drive 15,000 $2,552

2003 Mazda Protégé
73K
5900
Edmunds: 7778 dealer

Kevin,,, when shopping for a car your price range, all that matters is your investment outlasting the car, miles and Mfg dont come into play.

For starters should you be interested in any of your selection go to this link for step one buying a used car. http://www.usedcartips.org/TESTDRI.html

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Kevin,,, when shopping for a car your price range, all that matters is your investment outlasting the car, miles and Mfg dont come into play.

For starters should you be interested in any of your selection go to this link for step one buying a used car. http://www.usedcartips.org/TESTDRI.html

The best thing to do is shop around the web. People are jacking the prices up on cars good with gas now.

hi
i think you should check out some auctions
it has work for me
i bought 2 truckes and one car that way
and the trucks were almost new at the time
i hope this helps you

hi
i think you should check out some auctions
it has work for me
i bought 2 truckes and one car that way
and the trucks were almost new at the time
i hope this helps you
Auctions aren't for everybody. You should have at least some minimal knowledge of cars and trucks in general and what to look for that could be wrong with them. Also doing research in advance to know what type of vehicle you may want and any known issues with them, and also current values for these vehicles can help you stay away from those that may have a lot of problems or be too expensive to fix. That can ruin a "good deal" from an auction real quick.

Hello Kevin,

The choice is yours. Pick the one that you like the best. I like comfort and gas mileage.

I recommend searching online classifieds automotive section and print publications such as newspapers and other car publications.

I know there are a lot of online classifieds, but it could save you a ton of money.

Cheers,