I have a budget of $15,000 but I really want a car that’s very fuel efficient because my friends are always complaining about how much money they spend on gas. What is a list of cars that fit this bill? Thanks for any help.
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Hey everyone, I'm buying a car for the first time since 2015, and I could use some help. My new job means I'll be commuting 45 minutes each way, mostly on the highway. I live in New England, and I need to buy this car by September 1. The commute will put 15K miles on the car per year, plus trips.
I'm looking for 1) 40+ MPG on the highway and 2) reliability. I would love manual transmission, but wouldn't prioritize it over the other two criteria. I know it's going to be a balance between the age of the car, the mileage, and the individual car history, but...
What are some make/model/year recommendations? Questions I should ask when I'm looking at used cars? Any other thoughts? Thanks!!
My budget: $10K would be great, but I could do up to $15K for a car that got excellent MPG or was a lot newer/lower mileage than the others. (I also posted a related question on r/usedcars.)
*meant fuel efficient, not high mileage… I am not a car person :(
I’m leaving for college in about a month, and need something that won’t cost me an arm and a leg to drive the 200 mi between my campus and my hometown.
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Not picky about looks, would prefer something recent enough to have bluetooth.
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Aiming for 10-15k but I’ve got some wiggle room
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Big enough to handle hauling dorm crap
I previously drove a 2009 Acura MDX and put 195k on it before it started having issues. My dad is a car guy and (for some reason) recommends the 2014 Chevy Volt- LOL. My campus doesn’t have charging stations and the tank on it is only 9 gal. Would love some recommendations!
Hey guys, I could really use some guidance here. I’m a 23 y/o girl, not super experienced with cars, and I’m trying to pick my first “serious” used car. Budget is around $15,000 and I just want something that’s reliable, not a headache with repairs, and ideally decent on gas.
I don’t really care if it’s a sedan, hatchback or small SUV, but I’d like something that feels safe and won’t leave me stranded. I’ve heard mixed things about Hondas vs Toyotas vs Mazdas. Some people also told me to look into Hyundai/Kia but others say their engines can be hit or miss.
Mainly I’ll use it for commuting to work, weekend trips, maybe some light road trips. Nothing crazy.
What would you guys recommend? Any specific years/models I should be hunting for (or avoiding) in this price range?
Thanks in advance 🙏