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I just bought my 17 year old a 2007 (it's older than he is) toyota camry hybrid with 200k miles for under $4k...dealer I found online in Anaheim
still gets great mileage, nothing is reliable that is that old but hopefully it limps along for a year or two
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You know that is true, I guess reliable is subjective in this case lol.
Okay that is not a bad deal, I have heard the best things about Toyota in particular so you have inspired me some, thank you!
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Be sure to have AAA , 9
Or anything that covers towing, that way if the car fails , u can get it to the shop or home
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Ok I’m gonna give my pitch for Subarus I got my crosstrek new in 18 it has 104K miles on it still runs great very low upkeep good gas mileage . Only thing I’ve changed out were the front suspension bushings and rear wheel bearings and my tire guy did that for a third of the dealership rate. Usual upkeep stuff brakes, oil changes trans serviced keeps it running great.
By far it has been the best car I have owned.
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A Toyota product hands down.
Camry
Corolla
Prius
Safe. Dependable.
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ok thank you, and yes I def do. Top of the line plan on AAA and already used it for a dead battery, it was a lifesaver for my old jeep. I am an original owner on her (2011), and I am riding her til the wheels fall off and she needs AAA for that, haha.
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I actually want a Subaru after this jeep so that is good info thank you.
And it seems like Toyota is winning this argument which is what I expected they showed up the most in my research.
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Toyota, Honda, Mazda are three brands that have very good reliability ratings. There are a variety of websites to explore used car availability. Autotrader, Edmunds.com, Cars.com, Carmax.com and. probably a few others. Always ask for a Carfax report so you have a good idea of the car's accident history and a limited warranty from the dealer to cover the first 30 days of ownership. You can find cheaper options from buying from an individual but there are significant downsides to doing that unless you personally know someone. Happy Hunting!
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Yep AAA is the cheapest insurance one can buy.
I use to be a Honda fan, 3 Accords, 88-89, one I rolled up 508,000 but quality has gone down mostly the Civics. And that was with 25,000 mile oil changes with Amsoil. In fact the 18 Camry needs one now, sitting at 212,000.
At some point they are all going to need something maintenance wise.
I've been looking at Subaru's as the quality is up there with Toyota's now.
Have a look at the Consumer Report mag on cars and trucks.
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you can also buy used cars at big dealerships
always ask about what the warranty covers
read up on lemon laws
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Just an FYI if you buy a used car from a dealership or private party and especially the dealer if he posts on the vehicle AS IS or NO WARRANTY then the Lemon Law generally will not help you. Absent fraud on the part of the dealer or private party the Latin phrase CAVEAT EMPTOR , let the buyer beware, comes into play.
Good hunting for a car patience is key here.
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exactly you should always know the warranty/as-is details
dont let issues sneak up and bite you in the booty
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Has anyone tried an auction before? I see them on instagram and theyre open to public (no dealers license needed) . You can check out, inspect, and start up the cars before the auction starts. Guess having a mechanic with you would help
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Hands down a TOYOTA! Corolla,camary prius. All extremely reliable. I owned a Honda civic. It kept nickel and diming me. Toyotas haven't failed me yet.
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Kia affordable reliable i have a new kia k4 i love it
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AAA absolutely not the cheapest anymore for insurance
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DR is on point.
Kia very reliable.
Very underrated.
Friend has a 12 yr old Kia Forte that runs great
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Any Honda or Toyota product is going to be sold. Larger luxury vehicles get expensive to maintain (even Honda/Toyota) when they get past 5 years but if you stick with a Honda Civic, Accord or Toyota Camry or the like, you'll be good.
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