Buying used cars

quinn · #1 03-21-2005, 11:30 PM

Hey yall,
I'm currently a college student and thinking about buying a used car. I'm looking to spend between $0 and $15,000. I don't have a huge preference as to what kind of car it is (except I don't want an SUV, minivan, or truck). My basic goal is to get a lot of quality for my money. I live in the Seattle area.

Anybody have any ideas? Are police auctions good places to look? Online ads?

Thanks.

WEASEL45 · #2 03-21-2005, 11:33 PM

wAzZu24 · #3 03-21-2005, 11:34 PM

Good luck finding a car for the low end of your price range.

BusterStacks · #4 03-21-2005, 11:40 PM

I recommend an Acura TL circa '99. This comes from years in the used car business. Quality and luxury in an affordable package.

shadow29 · #5 03-21-2005, 11:40 PM

This question keeps coming up and I keep wondering why.

The answer is clear:

Audi A4.

Perferably 5spd man:

You can get a 96 for around 8k. Goes up as years go up, as expected.

mmbt0ne · #6 03-21-2005, 11:46 PM

mmmmmmmmm

Also, wtf is up with that brown steering wheel? That looks awful.

ThaSaltCracka · #7 03-21-2005, 11:48 PM

www.autotrader.com
www.carfax.com
www.nwclassifieds.com

jason_t · #8 03-21-2005, 11:55 PM

www.edmunds.com

Leo99 · #9 03-22-2005, 12:21 AM

Sounds like you should get a Honda or a Toyota. Honda makes the Acura. You can't go wrong. If you don't drive many miles you can get a higher mileage Lexus or something fancy like that. If you drive a lot, stick with a Camry, Accord, Civic... Not chick magnets, but they're nice cars.

Ed I · #10 03-22-2005, 01:02 AM

I've had good luck with Subaru. Last one 98 Legacy wagon with 70k, super clean. I like all wheel drive.