still looking for something under 3000
saw a protoge 5 yesterday with 126 000K body was dinged up broken front fender, loose back fender, holes in the mufler, missing passenger seat belt buckle, stereo didn't work, drivers side light didnt work, the clutch was a bit loose, two back wheel rotors were rusted to shit, he's like drive it around and push the brakes for a couple days all that rust will come off, missing spray nosels,
guy wanted 3000 for it with all the problems on the car of 3500 with all the problems fixed, shady dealers.
its a 2002 mazda protege 5
what do you think of this?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-2000-Ford-Focus-zx3-Hatchback-W0QQAdIdZ257120805
its a ford focus zx3 hatchback for 1500.
you can find a ton of decent cars on kijiij for under 3000 the thing is the less you spend buying, the more you're gonna spend fixing...
Car - 1996 VOLVO 850 GLT LOADED LEATHER/ROOF MINT in MARKHAM, ON $3,000
http://www.autotrader.ca/a/VOLVO/850...0219102008504/
I used to own one of these and to this day I regret selling it. Awesome car that drives like a tank and should last forever. The seller doesn't list the km's on it which is a little suspect...
Might be a bit of a gas hog compared to a small car but I guess thats gonna depend on your needs.
if anything a trip downtown and back is about 145 K a time. Gas kills it.
Do not go with the Ford...specially if you are buying it used.
They are good when new, but not as they age. My pick would be for the Mazda...Mazda is pretty much on par with Honda, and Honda's are good cars.
FORD= Fix or Repair Daily