what is a good first car? i have $5000?
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Depends greatly on where you live.\n $5000 at one location would get you pretty nice used car. And another place you may be lucky for it to have a motor and tires at the same time.\n The way I buy a used car:\n Say to the seller. Be it a private seller or at a car lot.\n "Look I know I am buying a used car. What are the problems with it. If it was perfect? The original owner would not have traded it." \n Or(If a private owner). "Why do you want to sell it? I want to know what's wrong with it. I may not want to deal with it's problems in the near future."\n If either say it is perfect or there is nothing wrong with it. Have them put that in writing and they sign it.\n If they refuse. Walk away.\n Car lots,that I have not been to in years,remember me.\n I have alot of friends that want me with them when they are looking for a car.\n My car buying motto:\n "There is no deal so great that I can't walk away from it."\n The only deal would be free with NO strings attached. And it is not stolen/clear title.
188469
get a sportster...they are skinny, light, and my mom drives one and she is 5'4:
192061
The Lotus Elise is the car for you if can find one. They cost around $42,000 new. Nothing else looks like they do.\n\n<www.lotuscars.com>\n\nYou might also want to consider a Porsche Boxster, Subaru Impreza WRX STi, or maybe even a Hyundai Tiburon.
709486
Honestly, you shouldn't get a car, becuase your rates will be ridiculous, if you can even get approved. I would work on saving money and getting a 900-1500$ car that will last a year or so, and during that time open a secured visa with a small limit to start establishing  a new, good history. Then in a year if you feel you are still on track, get a car then.
975922
Dude, this is religious area.\n\nFirst off, you should not buy such an expensive car right at this moment when your income is low. Also, you are doing a part time job, not a steady job. Car is a very important thing to have, so you should get one, but not that pricey. \n\nAlso, I doubt whether any loan company will give you any loan at that low income.
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sports car... so it must be fast and good overall performance.  A ford gt, I believe, is bad at handling bc it's so heavy, although it does have an established reputation.  \n\nFor me, I'd go with a fast and light car with good handling.  I'd go with Toyota Supra for a decently priced car.  it's fast and has good handling.  So you can turn corners fast!  Because you know that no street race is a straight away. I also like the Porsche GT for the same reason as the supra.\n\nFor supercars, I like the Ferriari Enzo and the Bugattii.  The Bugatti has 1001 horsepower!  That's crazy.
102548
toyota i think.very cheap
422690
A pontiac grand am maybe? ( no, I am going to change that,....\nthey ought to drive the cheapest most relibable thing to get them around, the less flashy the better, it helps keep the attitude in check.
982875
If you have equity in your car you can use it to obtain a loan. Pay Day loans are a good company.
78526
Honda is cheap, but will only take you so far, and its FWD.  Nissan's Z-series (I have a Z31 300ZX) is very fast and very cheap, and the 240sx is good car for engine swaps.  Toyota's best is either the supra or the MR2, the MR2 is very lightweight so it has an excellent power:weight ratio, but there is not much working room around the engine.  The mkIII supra's good but harder to find.  Go to www.ebaymotors.com and look at pictures and price to get a better idea.
54009
First of all you should be gainfully employed now.  If you have a job take your time, figure out what you want, how much you want for doing it and then find someone willing to pay you what you feel your skill set is worth.  If you are new to the job market, get in and get comfortable, your first job will not be your last.  \n\nThe most important thing is don't make decisions based on fear, uncertainty or doubt.  If you don't have a job and need money to pay bills you will pretty much settle for anyone willing to cut you a check every two weeks.  But if you take your time, plan your move, interview with lots of companies and select your best opportunities based on your set goals then you can make a solid decision.\n\nDon't rush... Plan and obtain.\n\nAnd $20,000 per year is a BIG deal!  That's the cost of a new car, could be savings you don't have now, a down payment for your first home...  Or many other things you don't have disposable income to afford today.
611686
You should start out around $55,000
284900
I don't think anyone on here would know which you should get. My suggestion is that you go to a website like epinions or some website where consumers rate cars and see how people review each of the ones you are interested in. Look for the things that mean the most to you in a car. Then make your decision. Then see where you can get the best deal for the car you want. \n\nGood luck.
134240
As much as your ready to spend. I've seen $2000 cars go out in the first heat while a $300 dollar car wins the night. the car its self is going to be the big price factor all the other stuff that you have to have too run its just stuff you or someone you know sould have laying around. My 83 ltd cost me $800 car and parts. its a 3 demo winner.
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I believe that they are still the safest. (for now remember Ford does own them) As for the most reliable you had it correct, stick with a Honda. When it comes to sporty Volvo is a joke. If you live in the U.S. Maybe you should wait for the BMW 1 series which should be in your price range and is sure to be a lot of fun.
71025
If you want a car that doesn't cost a fortune, get a mazda mx-5 miata and upgrade the tires and suspension.
293152
a decent car would be first. then a house, odds and ends, and i would put the rest in a saving account to draw interest.