<p>I’m in serious need of a car. I have to pay for my car and insurance and i can’t afford things that are too expensive. I need either a Honda or Toyota which is made in 2003 or over (starting from the 2000’s) and the price range with 4,000 the most. Also, the car has to have very little mileage which can last me atleast 4 years. </p>
<p>Please help me on a car hunt.</p>
<p>Try one of the websites online like Auto Traders that lets you put in all your criteria and it will then show what is available in your area. We have had good luck finding vehicles this way.</p>
<p>i already tried Autotraders, cars.com, one other (can’t remember) but no luck and more good websites?</p>
<p>What do you mean by ‘no luck’? Do you mean you can’t find a Honda/Toyota of those years or do you mean you just can’t find one with very low miles at a very low price? Is it possible you’re not being realistic in your expectations?</p>
<p>btw - the average Honda/Toyota (and most other recent cars) can still be reliable to well over 100K miles.</p>
<p>You will probably not find anything near to your expectations here in Georgia for the amount of money you want to pay. You will have to settle for a much older model, but as ucsd ucla dad said, they will last many miles. Heck, I have a 98 Ford Windstar van with over 200,000 miles on it!</p>
<p>Just checked Autotraders within 100 miles of Marietta (only GA zip I know because sis lives there). I found two Hondas (yr. model 2000 or newer) with 135,000 miles for less than $4000 and found a 2001 Toyota Corolla with 106,000 for less than $4000.</p>
<p>How low do you expect the milage to be?</p>
<p>We bought our S a '96 Toyota pick-up with 176,000 three years ago. It’s over 200,000 now and still going strong. My 2001 Toyota has 107,000 and I am def. planning on it lasting a few more years. It drives great, never any big problems.</p>
<p>Like GA2012Mom said, you will prob. find an older model with fewer miles for your $$ if you expand your search.</p>
<p>There are other models that last a long time. Why just Honda or toyota?</p>
<p>Ivy - I don’t know your situation, so I don’t know if this applies to you, but …</p>
<p>In our area there are several companies that purchase damaged late-model cars and fix them – body damage mostly. My neighbor bought a Corolla with 40K miles for under $4K. Normally you see the car before repair, so you’re sure there’s nothing damaged that would concern you. Ask around.</p>
<p>The mileage has to low but i’m not expecting it to be that low. It’s fine if it’s medium. I have drive the car that i buy from cambridge to GA every year so i need a nice car that’ll run long. </p>
<p>There are many cars that say low prices but i’ve gone to the place where they sell the cars and then the dealer turns around. And it is extremely hard to find a ride. So, i know there are cars that say low prices but than the dealer doesnt keep his word.</p>
<p>@ anothermom 2: my dad only wants to me buy a honda or toyota (he owns a toyota)</p>
<p>EDIT: i need a V4 engine</p>
<p>^^ Then you won’t find a car. 
(There aren’t V4 engines - only inline and flat horizontally opposed)</p>
<p>He wants you to buy an inexpensive late model Honda or Toyota because why? I’m guessing mgp? I don’t think that will happen unless there are problems with the car. Consider looking for something less in demand and less popular, say a mid-sized “grandmotherly” car. Yes, somewhat lower mpg, but offset by a much lower purchase price, and most likely lower insurance rate. Example, a neighbor down my street bought a 2004 Taurus with 38K miles on it for $2,700 last fall because the original owner bought a high mpg compact.</p>
<p>The dudes dad knows quality. Can’t blame him for wanting to purchase a Toyota or Honda again. My '99 Camry is rolling strong at 107,000 miles…</p>
<p>Ivy -</p>
<p>Look for a deal on CraigsList.</p>
<p>Again, i can replace some things in the car. Ex: tires, other minor things.</p>
<p>Ucsd dad- it is perfectly fine if the car is over 100K miles.</p>
<p>Ivy:</p>
<p>I just did a search for zip code 30301 (I just found some zip code in Atlanta) using Autotrader, and searched for Hondas and Toyotas with a max of 100K miles and a max price of $4k and was able to find some vehicles. I then searched for Nissan and found quite a few more. </p>
<p>Since your dad’s limiting your options, is he willing to contribute to the added cost you’re facing by limiting you to the two manufacturers with higher resale values?</p>
<p>Do be careful if you plan to buy any car that’s an outlier regarding price/mileage/and model - i.e. if you find one that just happens to be 1/2 to 2/3 the price of all the other similar cars for sale. A car like this might have been in a major accident, flood, or have some other potentially major issue that will cause you problems later. </p>
<p>Also, especially for any older high mileage car, make sure you take it to a reputable mechanic to have it inspected before commiting to buying it. It’ll be worth the cost of the mechanic. If you don’t know a mechanic and are a member of AAA, check with them for one. If the seller won’t allow you to take it or meet you at the mechanic, skip that car and look for another one.</p>