Buying my first car?

Question

i'm 16 and i'm looking to buy my first car. i only have about $3,000 to spend and i dont know what i should get. i've looked all over the internet and found some cars under $3,000 but i dont know if they're good for me. i can't drive a stick, but i'm willing to learn cuz it looks fun. Also, i live in new england and winters here suck, so i need something that'd be good in the snow... and of course, it has to be good on gas. please help!!

Answer 1

Use the advice I've been given, I think it's sound & wise:

Research used vehicles in Consumers Reports (may be free via the public library), you can see everything about each car, and make a list of ones that seem appropriate.

You can confirm the cost by checking the Kelly Blue Book, online.  Then use Edmunds to locate the one you want.

If you're able to test drive some you like, in the end you can go to any dealer and speak to the Fleet Manager, ask him to order you one (from throughout the US, he does this all the time for the dealership).  My understanding is that you'll be charged the invoice price, not the sticker price (which includes the salesperson's cut).

Good luck!  Happy shopping!

Answer 2

A used Subaru would have all wheel drive for the winter, good gas milage, and they come in auto or manual. Look in your local craigslist or autotrader for them.

Answer 3

I would go with a used Honda Civic or a used Toyota Corolla.  Seriously, you can't go wrong with one of these cars.  They last forever, their residual value is great, and they are super reliable.  You could probably get a pretty decent Civic or Corolla with like 100-120k miles on it for 3 grand.  Just make sure you have someone who you trust and who knows a lot about cars to take a look at any car before you buy it because a car with that many miles (any car that you will be able to buy for 3,000 dollars) may have some serious problems with it, so make sure you get it fully checked out before purchasing it.  Good luck!

Answer 4

Use the advice I've been given, I think it's sound & wise:

Research used vehicles in Consumers Reports (may be free via the public library), you can see everything about each car, and make a list of ones that seem appropriate.

You can confirm the cost by checking the Kelly Blue Book, online. Then use Edmunds to locate the one you want.

If you're able to test drive some you like, in the end you can go to any dealer and speak to the Fleet Manager, ask him to order you one (from throughout the US, he does this all the time for the dealership). My understanding is that you'll be charged the invoice price, not the sticker price (which includes the salesperson's cut).

Good luck! Happy shopping!

Answer 5

stick with a Toyota corollo. . .that is a good choice and u can get them in Stick 2