Cheap Cars To Buy

Honda Civic

You probably know by now that Hondas are one of the most reliable cars on the planet. I prefer the Civic over other models because of its sportiness and fuel efficient engine.

The Si provides more power and better handling than the EX and LX models but at a higher price. But it may be hard to find one that hasn’t been modified in some way.

A late 1990s Civic sedan in good condition can be purchased for 3K. Yes they are cheap to buy but you still have to maintain these cars. Don’t expect any car to last long if regular maintenance isn’t performed.

I recommend buying one with a manual transmission because it makes the car feel more nimble.

 

Nissan Maxima

Nissan cars and trucks tend to lose their value faster than Hondas or Toyotas. A fully loaded 1998 Nissan Maxima with leather and Bose stereo can be bought for around $3000. The good thing about Maximas is that they have a timing chain rather than a timing belt. It never needs to be replaced. I personally like the GLE models because they come equipped with all the bells and whistles.

Take a look at the interior of a 1995 Nissan Maxima GLE. It has plush leather seats and a factory Bose stereo.

 

Mazda Miata

What is there not to love about the Miata? It’s fun to drive, economical and relatively inexpensive to buy. An early 90s Miata can be purchased for $3000 from a private seller.

 

Infiniti J30

This car never got the recognition it deserved. It debuted in the early nineties and came with all the bells and whistles of a luxury car. The car had the same engine as the 300zx and it came with rear wheel drive. It also came with a price tag of over 30K. You can get a decent condition J30 for under 3 grand these days. They are reliable and the sleek design still attracts attention.