Honestly, when you are taking about cheap it is a case by case basis. Something cheap may not always be reliable (hence why it is cheap). Look through the classifieds, find something you like, test drive it, have a mechanic check it out, and go from there.

002 wrote Honestly, when you are taking about cheap it is a case by case basis. Something cheap may not always be reliable (hence why it is cheap). Look through the classifieds, find something you like, test drive it, have a mechanic check it out, and go from there.

Mechanic check it out is a waste of time, if he gets a Golf just look for obvious things and look for service history. The only problem with the golf mk4 is the cambelt but i think it was only with the mk4s.

If the cambelt has been replaced recently the rest is usually fine

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

002 wrote Honestly, when you are taking about cheap it is a case by case basis. Something cheap may not always be reliable (hence why it is cheap). Look through the classifieds, find something you like, test drive it, have a mechanic check it out, and go from there.

Mechanic check it out is a waste of time, if he gets a Golf just look for obvious things and look for service history. The only problem with the golf mk4 is the cambelt but i think it was only with the mk4s.

If the cambelt has been replaced recently the rest is usually fine

Having a mechanic checking it out is one of the biggest things you can do. How do you know if a cylinder is clogged on your test drive? You won't. A simple compression test from the mechanic would be able to tell you if all the cylinders are firing.

002 wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

002 wrote Honestly, when you are taking about cheap it is a case by case basis. Something cheap may not always be reliable (hence why it is cheap). Look through the classifieds, find something you like, test drive it, have a mechanic check it out, and go from there.

Mechanic check it out is a waste of time, if he gets a Golf just look for obvious things and look for service history. The only problem with the golf mk4 is the cambelt but i think it was only with the mk4s.

If the cambelt has been replaced recently the rest is usually fine

Having a mechanic checking it out is one of the biggest things you can do. How do you know if a cylinder is clogged on your test drive? You won't. A simple compression test from the mechanic would be able to tell you if all the cylinders are firing.

German engineering = superior

I'd go for a '95 Civic (not a honda fanboy own a '05 STI)
Insurance is low good gas mileage, since its FWD it can handle decently in dirt, and it may not be super fast but it can move quick for a car with all these perks for a price under 2k USD and with good maintenance they'll run forever


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DasBesteOderNichts wrote

002 wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

002 wrote Honestly, when you are taking about cheap it is a case by case basis. Something cheap may not always be reliable (hence why it is cheap). Look through the classifieds, find something you like, test drive it, have a mechanic check it out, and go from there.

Mechanic check it out is a waste of time, if he gets a Golf just look for obvious things and look for service history. The only problem with the golf mk4 is the cambelt but i think it was only with the mk4s.

If the cambelt has been replaced recently the rest is usually fine

Having a mechanic checking it out is one of the biggest things you can do. How do you know if a cylinder is clogged on your test drive? You won't. A simple compression test from the mechanic would be able to tell you if all the cylinders are firing.

German engineering = superior

You have a lot to learn lol. Back in the 70's I'd agree with you, but now it's only the names that are German. Look at where VW is- manufactured in USA and Mexico. Look at where Audi is- Mexico.

I don't know if you ever worked on a German car, but it's a PITA. Ever bolt is a different size than the one next to it, every clip is different, and it just takes a lot longer to get anything done on.

Since it looks like you like Mercedes so much, take a look at the following videos:

002 wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

002 wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

002 wrote Honestly, when you are taking about cheap it is a case by case basis. Something cheap may not always be reliable (hence why it is cheap). Look through the classifieds, find something you like, test drive it, have a mechanic check it out, and go from there.

Mechanic check it out is a waste of time, if he gets a Golf just look for obvious things and look for service history. The only problem with the golf mk4 is the cambelt but i think it was only with the mk4s.

If the cambelt has been replaced recently the rest is usually fine

Having a mechanic checking it out is one of the biggest things you can do. How do you know if a cylinder is clogged on your test drive? You won't. A simple compression test from the mechanic would be able to tell you if all the cylinders are firing.

German engineering = superior

You have a lot to learn lol. Back in the 70's I'd agree with you, but now it's only the names that are German. Look at where VW is- manufactured in USA and Mexico. Look at where Audi is- Mexico.

I don't know if you ever worked on a German car, but it's a PITA. Ever bolt is a different size than the one next to it, every clip is different, and it just takes a lot longer to get anything done on.

Since it looks like you like Mercedes so much, take a look at the following videos:

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But it's under their rep from being German engineered. They will not let it be a piece of crap, same with Hondas are made in Brazil and other places.

and i can't listen to that guy on yt, his voice kills me.

All they are doing is banking on their rep now. Selling junk because the name is big. Oh well, go out and buy an over-engineered German car, mechanics will love ya.

Mistubishi Lancer

thats what im getting :p

002 wrote All they are doing is banking on their rep now. Selling junk because the name is big. Oh well, go out and buy an over-engineered German car, mechanics will love ya.

Some mechanics here wont even look at American or Chinese cars because they're so badly built lol