Howdy folks. I'm getting ready to assist a relative with a search for an inexpensive, reliable used car. She currently drives a 1994 BMW 530i which is a POS - unreliable, falling apart, MPG in the mid-teens. I'm working with her to determine her exact budget but it's certainly no more than $6k and probably more like $4k. I'm focusing on small sedans and trying to find something less than 10 years old with under 100k miles. Reliability is just about the only criteria - she doesn't have kids or stuff to haul, doesn't drive too many miles, but has very limited means and a low income.
Autotrader turns up the following in roughly descending frequency:
Chevy Aveo
Chevy Cobalt/Saturn Ion
Dodge Neon
Hyundai Elantra & Accent
Kia Rio/Spectra
Ford Focus
Nissan Versa
Do any of these have issues in terms of reliability or high cost/complex repairs? Anything to watch out for? Other models to consider? Thanks,
jeff
Autotrader turns up the following in roughly descending frequency:
Chevy Aveo
Chevy Cobalt/Saturn Ion
Dodge Neon
Hyundai Elantra & Accent
Kia Rio/Spectra
Ford Focus
Nissan Versa
Do any of these have issues in terms of reliability or high cost/complex repairs? Anything to watch out for? Other models to consider? Thanks,
jeff