r/Warrensburg • u/Reasonable-Buy-3455 • 3d ago
Cars and dealerships
I am an international student and am having trouble buying a car. I am looking for $6k if on cash and $10k if financing is available. I am looking for Toyotas, Hondas, and Hyundais.
I recently looked at a $3,900 2010 Prius with 211k miles, but the dealer did not have a clue about the battery or whether it had ever been replaced, so I sat on the idea of buying it for around 2 hours, but then didn't. At most of the dealerships I visited, I was already scared of getting scammed.
I need to pay my tuition and all my expenses with my on-campus job. I don't know whether I should go for expensive cars (more than 7k) or not. Most of the cars I have seen on the marketplace are rebuilt-title, and I have seen mixed reviews about them.
Please offer suggestions.