Enjoy browsing craigslist? I commute 55 miles one way, tell me what commuter car to buy off of craigslist for $6k. I was looking at Fusion Hybrids, but maybe I'm missing something better? I'm just horrible at deciding, honestly. I will defer to /o/'s judgment.
Priority list:
1. Reliable
2. Comfortable
3. Economical
4. Performance or Appearance
http://houston.craigslist.org/search/cta?max_price=7000
I've read the sticky, it's out of date.
An old diesel merc
>>15370199
shut up and buy a civic and move closer.
>>15370199
>sticky out of date
Not really. There's a reason you can buy a Fusion in that price range, but it isn't on the sticky. It's because the Fusion is shit.
>>15370215
Not moving, civic is an option.
>>15370222
The fusion isn't the only car that is probably overlooked on the list.
>>15370229
>not moving
y tho
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5657207658.html
>>15370229
If you know so much about it, why are you asking for help?
>>15370235
>y tho
Because I enjoy living on a bunch of land. That suggestion, lol.
>>15370238
I didn't say I "know so much", but that doesn't mean I'm clueless. I'm just bad at making decisions in general.
>>15370210
It lacks some creature comforts, but what do I look for? Best model?
>>15370250
It's a great suggestion. Cheap, reliable, 45-50mpg. What more could you ask for?
>>15370275
It's just that specific car has 200k+ miles and all kinds of problems. For that much money? Nah.
>>15370331
It's an ALH TDI. You take care of it it'll run forever. Mileage is less important than how it was maintained.
>>15370371
>You take care of it
Yes, but I have to play catch up because it comes with problems that haven't been taken care of. It needs paint, it needs a door lock, a headliner, a radio, windshield washer etc. How much will all of that cost? I'm open to this type of car, and this one has some positive aspects, but too many problems for the price IMHO.
>>15370415
I actually didn't scroll down all the way to see the list of cons. Nevermind.
You could not worry about getting amazing mpg and get a comfy volvo.
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5651307434.html
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5664207412.html
>>15370436
I actually like the mk4 golf, hard to find TDI, though. It seems the newer VWs are hit and miss, no?
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5615789911.html
Those Volvos look comfy and classy, DESU. I would have to look up the MPG to make sure they aren't horrible. I'll see what other volvos there are.
>>15370489
V70 would average mid-high 20s, maybe even 30 the closer you go to 70mph. S80 would get mid 20s.
>>15370514
Not too bad for what they are. Honestly, the newer Volvos don't seem too impressive in that regard either. The 4 cyl '07 S40 gets 22/30.
Does someone want to help me find a Miata under 4.5k? Will be daily driven.
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/
>>15370610
http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/cto/5580769179.html
Talk him down
>>15370610
just buy any clean one from an older guy. it should be fine.