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08-21-2012, 01:03 PM
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Under 10K car recommendations.
Any experts out there? I'm looking for a used car under $10,000.
I am taking a new job and while the commute isn't awful, I need something that gets better gas mileage than my 4RUNNER. I don't care what body style it is. I would like an automatic (but this wouldn't be a deal breaker) and I don't want anything below 20mpg. Any ideas?
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08-21-2012, 02:29 PM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
Are you keeping the 4 runner? If so, then anything that gets you from A to B for good mileage would be great, then the 4 runner when snow starts falling in the winter and 4 wheel drive is handy.
According to this: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505145_1...ble-used-cars/ toyota's remain pretty highly regarded amongst owners based upon reliability. I have a camry myself (as well as a Highlander that my wife drives) that I bought used, and haven't had any problems with it. If I wasn't worried about winters, I'd look into a corolla. |
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08-21-2012, 03:25 PM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
I have a 2005 Hyundai that is paid off and still chugging along. Great gas milage and good pickup. How is this possible? It weighs about 45 pounds.
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08-21-2012, 06:46 PM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
I was enjoying my Corolla until someone stole it out of my driveway last night.
What I'm saying is that I'm also interested in this question.
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08-21-2012, 08:06 PM
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I have a used/savaged 2006 Pontiac G6 that I purchased in 2007. Had 29K miles and it's now past 162K. That's 60 miles around trip for work, numerous Reds and Dragons games, and 4 trips to ST in FL. No major problems. Always get timely oil changes, and new tires and brakes when applicable. Needs some cosmetic work and I planning to upgrade the stereo. Get around 28-30 mpg highway, 21-23 mpg city.
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08-22-2012, 09:55 AM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
You can't go wrong with a Mazda3 if you are looking for a commuter car with good gas mileage. I had a 2006 with 2.0l four cylinder and I got about 31-32 mpg and it was quite fun to drive actually.
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08-22-2012, 08:34 PM
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08-23-2012, 12:08 AM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
Thanks for the input, guys.
I have my eyes set on a 2007 Corolla that has 61,000 miles. Got the price down to 11K out the door and I think I might take it. A little bit more than I wanted to spend, but that's okay.
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08-23-2012, 10:09 PM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
Bought my daughter a used 2009 Hyundai Accent. Nice little car.
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Every mechanic that's looked at it has said that the engine in that thing will outlast the body. Seems like they're right.
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09-10-2012, 10:32 PM
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Re: Under 10K car recommendations.
infiniti q45 20mpg highway
nissan maxima/infiniti i35 nissan sentra (b15) chassis 2002-2006 i believe honda civic...classically cheap and reliable stay japanese and and your service bills stay cheap also
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