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Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: jesterrace777 on December 29, 2004, 12:38:00 PM

I mean I have a general idea but what I am really looking for is a detailed breakdown of makes and models over the last 10-15 years.  I know most people go to consumer reports for that sort of thing, but I have heard that they are more than a little "slanted" in their findings.  The deal is that my girl recently wrecked her car and she has about $2500 to spend.  I know it is a very small budget but she should be able to at least find a decent car for that price (no frills).  Payments ARE NOT an option.  She would like a compact 4-door if possible.

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: Hercules Q Einstein on December 29, 2004, 02:56:00 PM

If your only consern is reliabilty than get something like an Accord. My friend has a 92 and has never had any major problems (even if he did Hondas are easy to fix).

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: sp00nz on December 29, 2004, 04:18:00 PM

carollas built to last forever.

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: augusta on December 30, 2004, 07:55:00 AM

I'd say an accord would be her best bet if she wants a 4-door

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: fishlord on December 30, 2004, 11:09:00 AM

Fist choices would be either a civic or a corolla, stay away from american stuff in that price range (for the most part).

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: jesterrace777 on December 30, 2004, 01:02:00 PM

I agree.  BTW can anyone recommend a site where they do a breakdown with various cars and reliability by the year?

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: fishlord on December 30, 2004, 03:30:00 PM

auto.consumerguide.com

also there is always lemonaid (book, would have it in your local library)

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: jesterrace777 on December 30, 2004, 04:29:00 PM

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: PolkM on January 06, 2005, 01:42:00 PM

i have a 92 accord and never had any problems with it. i would recommend going with something along that lines. i have heard that the 94 accords do have some problems though. i have a friend that has had 2 and  both had oil leaking problems and one blew a head gasket.

Title: Reliable Cars?
Post by: jesterrace777 on January 07, 2005, 12:53:00 AM

QUOTE(PolkM @ Jan 6 2005, 10:13 PM)

i have a 92 accord and never had any problems with it. i would recommend going with something along that lines. i have heard that the 94 accords do have some problems though. i have a friend that has had 2 and  both had oil leaking problems and one blew a head gasket.