Well it seems that I'll be getting a new car in the next few weeks-month. (between now and New Years more than likely) and I'm looking for something economical, not too expensive, and something with a decent amount of power and is fairly reliable. I've got about $1k, there's about $2k in savings, and my mom said that she'll let me borrow about $3k but I HAVE to pay her back. So, the budget's like 5-6k. Mostly just looking at cars in the paper for now, here's what I've found thus far, just wondering what your guys' experience on these cars are.
(what it states in the newspaper ads)
98 Civic Dx Coupe - 5spd, black, 88k miles, $5500.
00 Focus ZX3 - 74k miles, 28/35 mpg, black, lowered, rims, new brakes & tires, 5spd, PW/PL, $6000
98 Beetle - white, new tires and brakes, 5spd, loaded, good condition, $5900
For me, the Focus would probably be first choice, although I can't say I know much about the Fords. The Honda would obviously be an excellent choice as long as it was in good condition since those things last forever. I don't know too much about the Beetle either, not positive I'd really want to own one but I rode in a friend's and her's was pretty zippy.
Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks.
(what it states in the newspaper ads)
98 Civic Dx Coupe - 5spd, black, 88k miles, $5500.
00 Focus ZX3 - 74k miles, 28/35 mpg, black, lowered, rims, new brakes & tires, 5spd, PW/PL, $6000
98 Beetle - white, new tires and brakes, 5spd, loaded, good condition, $5900
For me, the Focus would probably be first choice, although I can't say I know much about the Fords. The Honda would obviously be an excellent choice as long as it was in good condition since those things last forever. I don't know too much about the Beetle either, not positive I'd really want to own one but I rode in a friend's and her's was pretty zippy.
Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks.