need advice for my first car Veeky Forums, ive read the sticky but im still lost
I have like $3-4k, and basically have 2 options, get a cheap car off craigslist or one from carmax that would be around $10k and would then require monthly payments as well as the down payment
im mainly seeking advice for the first option since its what im leaning towards/would prefer, but im also curious as to what the monthly cost would be on it(maintenance and other needs)
leaning towards pic related, or another cheap and easy to maintain car, that would take me from point a to b, and be automatic(yeah i know), but any other first time buying advice would be appreciated, thanks
If you want an automatic, you don't want a Honda. They're KNOWN for failing. Instead, look for a Nissan Maxima, Chevy Cavalier/Pontiac Sunfire, Ford Taurus/Mercury Sable, or Toyota Corolla
Leo White
ah ok thanks
are older automatic honda civics/accords generally bad, or is it all automatic hondas?
Elijah Moore
Hondas are awesome.
Auto transmissions for their v6's suck. D17 autos suck. Basically avoid their early 00's cars unless it is a 5 speed. Stay away from the cvt trans as well.
4 cylinder accords from 94-97 are bullet proof.
Luke Moore
The whole reputation for honda having horrible autos started with the J series v6's in 1998. From 98-06 accords, odyssey, and v6 acuras had shitty transmissions that were underbuilt and would typically fail within 100k.
Their 4 cylinder transmissions dont have anywhere near the same failure rate.
Jace Barnes
by auto, you mean automatic trasmission, correct?
also whats the difference between a cvt and automatic transmission
Austin Peterson
Don't listen to him. Honda automatics were only bad on the odyssey up to 2005 and other v6 applications.
alright, Chattanooga's quite a bit out from Nashville though, i should've specified that(i live a few miles south), but ill keep the links for reference, thanks
Jeremiah Peterson
op here this would probably be the most accurate/useful craigslist that would be nearby
nothing in your price range has a cvt. all you need to know is that they suck and kill any fun that a car might've been. the revs increase to like 5k and then stay there until you're at the desired speed. you should really learn manual.
it's like an hour and change. not very far. I drove 3 hours to buy my current car.
Dylan Cooper
Not OP, but out of curiosity how does one buy a manual car before learning how to drive it? Asking because I'm in a somewhat similar predicament, looking for a first car having only driven automatics. Assuming you don't know anybody who owns a manual and have no other way of learning, is it best to just let friends/family that know how to drive stick be the judge? Is it still a good idea if they haven't driven manual in years?
Connor Young
alright, i guess the distance is a fair point
also what do you mean when you say "fun" car, is it a smooth ride or quick and easy acceleration?
i dont mind one way or another since im just looking for a decent, cheap daily driver
i guess ill trip myself since there's several people here
Ayden Martinez
Two words. Toyota Avalon.
Aaron Hall
>Only the Odyssey And the Accord And the Civic. It's a known problem with the "hondamatic" transmissions in general. it was more pronounced on the Odyssey due to the fact it weighed more and used the same transmissions
Surely someone you know has a manual. Or someone your parents know. Or you could see if a turo user would teach you.
Owen Brown
You think someone could make a living offering manual lessons on Craigslist? I'd imagine you could charge like 50/hr, not saying I'd do it since I'm not good at teaching.
Daniel Cruz
>manual aaaaaataaa
but thanks for the offer
also i dont think payments would be even worth it at that price, and id heard that auto dealers tend to be shady?
Jordan Richardson
That's a shit car. He's fucking with you. Notice the wires in the floorboard.
Henry Cruz
>auto dealers tend to be shady It just depends. On one hand the used car salesman is a sterotype for a reason, on the other hand there's always exceptions to it, my grandfather was a used car salesman too and he was great.
Mason Harris
but it says "the interior is in excellent condition" kek
should be golden. The Ecotec 4 cylinder is endlessly reliable, and the 4T45E transmission, while not the best, is at least decently reliable as far as FWD automatics go.
Josiah Thompson
No. Cavaliers are completely poorfag/ meth head tier. They're shit.
Brody Walker
Rent a (zip)car with a manual and practice in the parking lot.
Brayden Rivera
The early ford escape hybrids are known for being bulletproof.
I would look into those. I think they are more around 5k.
Although, ford examined the cars taxi companies were using, and at 250 they ran like champs. Still on the road.
I don't know much about batteries going bad.
Tyler Brooks
you can totally find one in your budget.
I highly recommend them. Very underrated cars in my opinion. Very Mazda. The hybrids have alot of Tech Toyota uses.
I have a v6 with 220k on the clock. Not much went wrong with it during the 150k I had it.
Hybrids are the way to go though.
Robert Turner
From your perspective as a novice, not much. It's another automatic transmission. They just break more often, which the big reason people hate them. There's some faggotry around the lack of shifting sounds, but that's just people being bitchy.
Dominic Roberts
Get a 944
Kayden Adams
>Some old hybrid >available in Tennessee Pick one. Gas is cheap and country folk don't like hybrids.
Carter Ross
Heres an actual suggestion
nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/toyota-solara-convertible/6232126074.html Buy this toyota solara, theyre great first cars, safe, newish, have nice interior so no even normies wont care riding in your car. This has low miles and the timing belt was already replaced so youre in good luck. It sounds like its owned by a family who went to the dealership to get parts fixed so it should be torqued to spec.
