Re: Which To Buy?

"jim beam" <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> DodgeDriver wrote:
> > We are in the USA.  Granddaughter is looking to buy her first car. 
She
is
> > talking Honda Civic.  Don't know why, but she  believes that is what
she
> > wants.  She will have about $5,000 (US) to spend.  I lean toward
something
> > not more than 5 years old.  Haven't started looking but thought I
would
ask
> > this group for opinions re: a Civic.  Are all Civics created equal or
are
> > there certain models/years to stay away from?
> >
> > Thanks for any help.
> >
> >
> you'll be lucky to find a civic under 5yo for $5k or less.  but that's
> ok, because while the ones that /do/ fit budget will be older, they'll
> still be a good deal more reliable than a domestic the same price.
> that's why the 5yo's cost more.
>
> pretty much all post 88 civics are reliable and cheap to run.  for
> handling, the 88-2000's are the best [wishbone suspension].  just make
> sure it's not been too badly crash damaged.  be suspicious of anything
> where the paint looks "too new".  civics are good for mileage up to 300k
> and beyond if well maintained.

Thanks for the info.  I have not started to shop so didn't realy have any
idea as to the price range for used civics.