[FrontierPsych]

Non-issue for me. I buy only used Corollas, Civics, Accords, and Camrys.

They last forever. My last car was a Corolla and lasted me 17 years. I bought it for $4500, it comes out to about $20 per month when amortized. Never had a problem with it - no major repairs. It also looked very stylish and great during that time.

I just purchased a used Civic about 5 years ago for $5,500 and I expect it to last another 15 years.

[eppp]

But now a $5,500 civic is 15 years old already with over 200k miles.

[FrontierPsych]

Age doesn't matter on Toyotas and Hondas - only mileage and condition. ALWAYS bring to your mechanic first. Not one that the seller suggests as it could be a friend of theirs. Never buy a car without a mechanics approval. Pass on it if the seller says no. Ask before you drive there so you don't waste your time. Just say to them, "Would you recommend this car to your own kid."

i did a super fast review of availabel vehicles. These are not all $5,500 but in the same price range. But there are some at $5,500 and less, and under 100K miles. This is done real fast right now. If you are serious about a car, you will have a LOT more time to look, and should.

Buying a car should be a serious and time-consuming project in order to make sure you don't get fucked. A nice looking car can still be a mechanical shithole. But if a reputable mechanic says, "Fuck yes, buy it now, it's a fantastic deal" well, have the cash ready.

Also, you can buy older and cars with more miles on the as long as they are Honda and Toyota, as they can last forever if maintained. And again, have your mechanic always inspect.

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2003 Honda Civic 98,900 miles $6900

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/granada-hills-20...

2001 Honda Civic clean title 56,000 miles, $6,700

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/glendale-miles-h...

2015 Honda Civic $7,500 - 74,563 miles

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/whittier-honda-c...

2007 Toyota Corolla - 84,650 miles - $5,500 It even states in this advertisement - "Your mechanic welcome"

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/cto/d/los-angeles-2007...

2004 TOYOTA CAMRY - $5,500

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-2004...