What type of used car should I buy? I am in the market for a second car. I am looking to spend no more than 7K

4Jan2008 Filed under: Used Cars Author: admin

LadyK asked:

The car needs to be midsize and have at least 4 doors (hatchbacks are ok). A SUV is an option also. I am looking at cars from 1998 to the present. Some cars I have in mind include Honda Accord, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Oldsmobile Alero and plenty others. Please help me select a vehicle and if you have a 4 door car that you like, please tell me about it.

Thanks in advance yahoo!
Car has to have 4 doors at least. I already have a 2 door Scion TC.

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9 Responses to “What type of used car should I buy? I am in the market for a second car. I am looking to spend no more than 7K”

Mike C
January 5th, 2008 at 9:17 pm

for 7 grand, you might be able to get an Accord EX with the 4cyl vtec engine. I would avoid the Galant and the Alero, the Avalon might be out of your price range. Consider the Camry and CRV also if you are looking for reliability and plan to keep it for a while.
David S
January 7th, 2008 at 10:07 pm

Honda Qualude.
marc t
January 9th, 2008 at 12:12 am

Honda civic or accord. civic = economical || accord= eco/luxurious || Parts are very easy to find and they are cheap. Hondas can take abuse and are quite durable. Just never let it overheat lol
Teri B
January 11th, 2008 at 9:45 am

i like the chevy malabu’s they are nice and can be sporty. i also like the grand am. my mom had a gt ram air!!!!!!!!! SWEET!!!!!!!
lildude211us
January 14th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

Get either the Honda Accord or the Toyota Camry.

The Galant and the Maxima are ok, but DONT get the Alero. In fact, try to stay away from used American cars.
steplow33
January 16th, 2008 at 1:30 am

You needn’t go any further. With about $7,000, you can buy a
good and reliable 5-year old Toyota Corolla 1.6L sedan (4 doors type). The corolla, with it’s low in fuel consumption and high in performance on the road, is the least problematic car its in own class. It’s safety features stand out when negiotiating sharp bends at high speed and besides, it’s easy to service and
maintain the car.
Get the corolla today!
wmb1200
January 17th, 2008 at 6:06 pm

toyota camry or corrolla,I just got rid of an 06 to buy a 07 avalon they are great cars with great reliability
HARSHAL S
January 18th, 2008 at 1:35 pm

go for toyota carolla most reliable
paul l
January 21st, 2008 at 10:27 pm

The Alero is no longer made but some say it is a good vehicle and may be selling for less because of the discontinued idea but I hear it has had computer problems so be sure to get the extended warranty, I also know of someone getting 2 new fuel pumps which could indicate computer problems again.. I personally like a Toyota Corolla, you may be able to find one in that price range with about 35 thousand miles on it, just broken in. Look for even a 2001 version. I personally drive an Eagle Vision Tsi which Chrysler made from 1993 to 1997. It is a good car and can be found on ebay very cheap. Even the Ford Escape has a good record so you have lots to choose from. Good luck, check out Ebay Motors, they have some good Florida cars that may suit your liking but you may have to drive there to check it out.