in general used Hondas and Toyotas go for a premium price. Under 3K will often be very miled up or really ratty. I did recently sell a 2000 Acura TL for a little less than that, with 176,000 miles. Strong mechanically, and bit scratched up body. A good deal for the buyer, but still taking a risk.

If the person sells a lot of cars, probably a scam/ car will be broken somehow. Cars that are sold from regular everyday people who don’t really sell cars will probably be a better deal. Also, EVERYTHING is for negotiation, so don’t limit yourself to $3,000. Look at a $4,500 car, and talk your way down to $3,000. Lots of cars have wiggle room.

Mar 31, 2022 · Roommate has an 09 Matrix with 120k miles. Her dumbass ran it with a phone charging battery pack attached to it for a week before getting a new alternator and a TOO SMALL of a battery put in it, filled it daily with hose water for 2 months before getting the radiator and water pump replaced, it's been overheated and put in to limp mode multiple times, had 3/4 …

Easiest answer, No. you cannot buy a car under 3k with no issues. Now “issues” is like a 4D spectrum when it comes to cars. But I would try to find an early 90’s jeep Cherokee or grand Cherokee with the 4.0L. Just make sure to check the frame and control arm mounts for rust. I had one for 10 years.

Jun 4, 2024 · He needs a car, but really knows nothing about them and only has $3,000 cash until he can qualify for a decent loan rate (could be long…). Looking at cheap cars I wonder what would be the best brands that would give him at least one worry-free year while he is able to settle down. Thank you kindly!

Which will probably need repairs. Unfortunately, used cars are expensive right now. Even if you got a very old car with a lot of miles, it could still be at least $6000. From the prices I've seen around where I live. Maybe you could find a private seller who just wants to get rid of their car for that price. I got 2 used cars within the last 4 ...

What you really want to stress is a past history of maintenance and care. If an owner can produce service records and the car looks well looked-after, it's a good bet, regardless of brand. I've used the example in the past that I'd rather buy a clean, well maintained Buick from the old man down the street than a beaten Camry off a college kid.

Nov 4, 2021 · In the past I was told the best place to buy used cars cheap was San Jose, Ca. This was told to me by a friend that owned a body shop. He occasionally had to buy a old car just to get a body panel for a repair. Many used car dealers buy them at auction. Back in 1998 I bought a 1994 Ford Bronco at a govt auction for $800, it was used by Border ...

Apr 16, 2019 · All 3 if my most recent car purchases were < $3000: $2300 - 1992 BMW 318is. Bought it to drive while I was going to fix my big turbo '12 mazdaspeed3. It had the 5spd and a dinan chip for the engine. Revved WAY too high for a car of that age lol. I ended up LS swapping it. MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE THAN $3000 NOW. $500 - 1997 Geo metro.

Apr 30, 2024 · For under $3,000 I found a fleet of used Nissan Leafs with around 70-mile range to cruise around town. With an upfront used EV discount at registered dealerships, I could have driven home a $2,100 car.