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tmchow tmchow
 
M$10 February 12, 2009 09:53 PM

What are the 3 best used cars (make & model) in these 3 price brackets: $3000, $4000 & $5000 in Seattle are

Answers should be based on cost of the car, reliability history, features and safety.

Answers must cite sources, and be both make, model and trim level.
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dattappan dattappan
 
 February 12, 2009 11:15 PM
Based on the miles and year of make, the price of the car will vary. So, first decide the car and then hunt that model based on your budget.
Consider the following 3, based on your taste or check the source, I have provided:
1. Compact Sedan: 2001-2006 Hyundai Elantra
(2001 Elantra - $3000 range- http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1030487551.html)
3. Wagon: 2003-2006 Pontiac Vibe
(2003 Vibe - $5000 range -http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/1025353873.html
3. Midsize Sedan: 2001-2006 Toyota Camry
(2001 Camry - $5000 range - http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/1029650354.html)
Source(s):
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/bestbet/articles/
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/1030487551.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/1029650354.html

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• After reading the answer, I realized I could have been more specific in what I was asking for. For "citing references", I was expecting more sources than just pointing to a single webpage on Edmunds -- I was expecting multiple sources to corroborate your recommendation.


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supersnagg supersnagg
 
February 12, 2009 10:47 PM
Depends on what you mean by "best". And you're better off looking at this as one price group with a cap of $5k and get the lowest mile car that has the best maintenance record. Two main ways of looking at this:

Reliability:
1. Toyota Camry
2. Honda Accord
3. Honda Civic
Late 90's early 00's. They'll get ya there.

Performance
1. Mazda Miata
2. e36 BMW 318ti/318i
3. e36 BMW 325i
Mazda is going to be more reliable, but BMW more swank.

Good luck!
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Source(s):
ebay, autotrader, jalopnik, my experience.


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