Parking 03 Cobra for Winter-need econo car recommendations

[03CobraVertGrey]

Ok, it has been a nice summer in the Cobra Vert but here in WA the rain has started to fall again and I will not drive the Cobra in the rain.

Can anyone help me with some good recommendations for an economy car?

Here is what I have in mind. . . a four door, 4 or 6 cyl., manual, and reliable. No more than 10 years old.

I am willing to spend $4,000 - $5,000 for this car to get around town for the winter. I don't commute since I work from home. I realize that this car will have more than $100K miles on it and be AT LEAST 6 or 7 years old.

I have heard good things about Honda Accords and Civics but don't know which model to get (LX, DX, etc). Toyota's Corolla's & Camry's are also supposed to be reliable according to Consumer Reports.

I would really appreciate advice from those that have actually owned a reliable import. Thanks in advance!

 

[john_o]

Well, I'm selling my 1997 Taurus SHO for $4K. But it's a V8 (still gets 23mpg per tank, up to 27 highway), not foreign, and it's an auto...

Meets your criteria otherwise. I guess it's worth a shot... :shrug:

Otherwise, I'd recommend cars like you said, a camry, accord, etc...those last forever

But hey, it'll keep you in the Ford Performance family AND get you through winter!! :thumbsup: lol

~John

 

[blk89SC]

i bought a 1988 tempo GL auto 4cyl for 800 bucks CDN. runs perfectly, great on gas, starts up perfectly everytime, no problems whatsoever.

 

[PC Doc]

i bought a 1988 tempo GL auto 4cyl for 800 bucks CDN. runs perfectly, great on gas, starts up perfectly everytime, no problems whatsoever.

I wasn't going to post in this thread since it wasn't an import but since this post was made I thought I would throw in that my brother-in-law just bought a Tempo with 140k on it for $50. All it needed was a battery and he has been driving it around for a couple of months now. No problems at all. It needs some paint but for the price you can't beat it. Good luck with your search.

 

[svt1.8t]

find yourself a good subaru with awd should be easy like an legacy outback

 

[03CobraVertGrey]

Thanks guys for all your posts. I found a nice Honda Civic 5sp w/ 105K, new tires, well maintained for $4800. I think it will be a good reliable car while the Cobra is in the garage waiting for nice weather.