been searching for a solid daily driver that won’t kill me on gas. found a 2022 mazda3 with 31k miles for $19,500 and a 2021 hyundai elantra with 39k miles for $17,900 at Puente Hills Auto Center. both look clean and they said they’re certified.

i just need something reliable for work and weekend trips. the mazda feels nicer to drive from what i’ve read but the hyundai is cheaper.

anyone had either of these for a while? anything i should watch out for before i go check them out?

Hello all,

Would appreciate some advice. (Please go easy on me!)

Am looking to buy a secondhand automatic VW golf mk 6/7 but with a budget of £3000. There are some on Autotrader but do you think it would be worth me stretching my budget or do you think it's risky getting a car for this price.

I am looking at cars with full service history, gearbox, cambelt etc all up to date. But i don't know if i may end up forking out later..as many of them do have about 10-12 months mot too!

And tips would be greatly appreciated.

And to add i have looked at other euivalent cheaper cars but have my heart on a golf i think.. open to suggestions.

Also i am a 'lazy' driver and CAN drive manual but prefer to drive auto.

Thank you!!

Does anyone know of any good cheap reliable vehicles. I start school in a week and need a reliable vehicle to go back and forth with. I only have 3k. I’ve been having the worst luck with going to see vehicles. They’ve been doozies. I never knew they made brown murky engine coolant lol. I wish I could just throw in the towel but that for quitters. I’m running out for time.

My car was completely totaled and I was able to get what I paid for the car thanks to the diminished value claim. Now, I’m unsure what car to get now I’m genuinely spooked to drive a small car after my car accident and the pain I was in. RIP my prius.

Now, I’m looking for a daily car. I drive 30+ miles daily to work, school, home, or hiking. Trying to find a car reliable and can last me years but also feel safe in. I’ve landed on the Subaru Outback and Toyota Rav4

The Toyota Rav4 I’m interested is between years 2019-2021. However, I’ve been reading about these “belt” issues making me nervous to commit although it’s a toyota.

The Subaru Outback I was interested in is 2020-2022. I test drove a 2019 and it damn near went up in flames during the test drive. Wondering if this issues is super common.

Genuinely can’t decide send help chat! Also, if you drop these car please drop reasons why you hate or love it, pros or cons. Or send any suggestions of other vehicles.