What car should I buy that’ll last me the longest?
Posted by Every_Mortgage4694@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 12 comments
To put it in perspective, I’m a college student and don’t really need or want anything fancy. I’m looking for a car that will last me at least until I graduate (freshman year).
I have $5,000 to put down and I’m looking for used cars. I don’t want to spend a fortune, so I’m fine paying anything up to $15,000 although I would prefer to keep my monthly payments at $0 or a maximum of $140.
For makes and models, I’ve heard that Toyotas and Hondas are really reliable. I’m open to anything, but I don’t necessarily have any preference. However, I wouldn’t want cars like a Fiat or Kia Soul, which look like toys or smart cars.
I don’t mind old cars as long as they’ll last me a long time. I think that means choosing cars with miles under 100,000. However, whenever I see CARFAX, it says “odometer roll back,” which means it’s tampered with, right?
overwatchfanboy97@reddit
Civic, corolla, camry, accord. The usual stuff you know
Idk if you drive manual but if you do, any of the cars I listed the manuals are absolute beasts and last you easily 200k+ miles
ThrowRA_ECAW2@reddit
If EV is an option for you, it's the best value and will be more reliable than any ICE car. Most car guys will hate me for this advice though.
Rocky55jeu@reddit
I would see if you can make a deal without telling these crooks that sell you a car
I would not let them know that you have 5k, period
Extra_Kangaroo_3904@reddit
2013 Honda civic 12-15k ish , down payment I put 5 k. Have had it since 2020 and it’s still running!
Senior-Dog-9735@reddit
Mazda 3/6 is also pretty good option depending on the year. Just research them if your looking at specific year.
Beneficial_Dig6033@reddit
Kia Soul
HuntGundown@reddit
If you want it to last longer than your payments on it please don't get a kia.
ChemistryMedium@reddit
Toyota corolla
fitthatfitting@reddit
Honda Fit
135is@reddit
Op this is probably the best answer and you could get one with the 5k you have instead of making payments, they’re pretty cool for the money.
Legitimate-Duty-5622@reddit
Toyota or Honda is always the answer for a car that is reliable that you can keep forever. Look at a used Honda HRV or Civic or a Toyota Corolla. They are more expensive than other brands for the same thing but in the long run, they are way less hassle and cost.
itafunnystory@reddit
Sounds like a Honda Civic, or a VW Golf would suit you well