On Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:12:34 -0800, isquat wrote:
> On Feb 26, 2:17 pm, "DodgeDriver" <wing...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 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.
>
> For $5k I'd buy an american over a jap car anyday. Much better value and
> reliability
Isn't this an oxymoron?
> because $5k buys you a dilapidated jap car and an american car
> in very good shape.
Bull. I bought a 1995 Toyota Tercel in 2001 for $1400 and sold it in 2004
for $1400 with 130,000 miles on it and PLENTY of life left in it.
Car was in near mint condidiotn, it had a dent in the door, ran like a top
and got 44 MPG with an AT. I needed to sell it to get the money to buy a
Supra. If you look hard and long enough, you can find deals.
> Unless your daughter is a mechanic or runs a repair
> shop I won't advise to buy a desirable fun car for that kind of money. I
> suggest to get something some boring piece of junk that won't fall apart
> next day.
>
> Speaking of that, are 07 and 08 Civics any better than 06s reliability
> wise?
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