Which should I buy 2001 Mustang (v-6) 2dr coupe or 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS, and why?

Question

The Mustang is 76K miles, and $5,600 (Anitlock Brakes). Clean Carfax. The Mitsubishi is 116K miles and $4600.00. Car fas 1 accident in 2003 (Power Brakes). Basically I am 27 and this is my first car. I went back to college and am now on a budget but really need a car. All the Hondas and Toyotas in my price range and zip code are clocking at least 160K miles and that is way more than i want on a car. Was leaning towards the mitsubishi but the lack of ABS concerns me.

Answer 1

go with the mustang, first...clean carfax.  but that doesn't necessarily mean it hasn't been fixed up, just not reported.  second, parts are easier to find if something breaks.  Most auto parts stores will carry just about any part you need for the ford.,..not so much for the mitsubishi.   Third, any mechanic can fix a domestic with a decent amount of confidence. mitsu...you have to find a repair shop that will work on imports, not every mechanic does.  Forth, if does need to be fixed the mustang will be cheaper than fixing an import..period...parts are cheaper and there are more mechanics to service them. and finally Mitsu is not that great of an import anyways...its not honda.

Answer 2

Mustang

all the way

more reliable and ABS.

$4,000 1998 Mustang V6

$6,000 99 to 2001 Mustang V6

$8,000 V8 1999 to 2000

$10,000 V6 2003 or a V8 2001