Another car to look for is an 88 Camry for around $1500.


"Max Wilson" <wilson.max@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi all,
>
> I'm just finishing up college and starting to get used to the idea of
> not being poor, and am trying to buy a used car. I understand that
> Hondas are an excellent choice for good mileage/low maintenance, and
> I'd like to get a car that I can keep for at least 5-10 years. Looking
> around in the newspapers, it looks like the Hondas available for $3000
> or less (my budget) are usually ~1990 Civics and Accords, usually
> around 160k, but occasionally I'll spot e.g. a 1994 Civic with 70k for
> $2500. Since you guys are the Honda enthusiasts, I thought I should
> probably ask: is there anything I should be especially aware of when
> buying a used Honda? What about those especially low-mileage deals--is
> that the reward for patience or is there likely to be something wrong
> with the car? Is it reasonable to expect a Honda to still be reliable
> at 160k? How much is it reasonable for a '90-ish Honda owner to expect
> to spend on maintenance? Any recommendations for where to find a good
> mechanic for a pre-buy check?
>
> (If it makes any difference, the car I buy will be a manual
> transmission.)
>
> Thanks!
> Max Wilson
>