Second Hand Cars - Resources

hapkido

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Hi folks sorry if this thread already exist but can someone suggest what are good resources to help decide on purchasing a fairly reliable used car. I was thinking Honda Civic Si but it's know to be reliable but any other car suggestions would be appreciated.

My budget is 7-10K. If I have really have to stetch maybe 15k all in.

Thanks
 
Check out "Lemon-Aid" books

Check out the "Lemon-Aid" books by the Automobile Protection Association. They have a used and new book that is updated every year. Gives you a rundown of problems and prices. If you don't want to buy it, have a quick read at Chapters of the models you're interested in.

You can't go wrong with Honda or Toyota or even Nissan.
 
thanks folks for the advice.....i bought a pretty good Accura EL used :)
 
Used cars always seem to be overpriced, who can cut the best deal a dealer, leasing company...?
 
Before you look you might narrow the search and...

hapkido said:
Hi folks sorry if this thread already exist but can someone suggest what are good resources to help decide on purchasing a fairly reliable used car. I was thinking Honda Civic Si but it's know to be reliable but any other car suggestions would be appreciated.

My budget is 7-10K. If I have really have to stetch maybe 15k all in.

Thanks
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check the recall notices for those cars. It may save you some grief.

In the budget you mentioned you might look at the Corolla.