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looking for small cheap cars (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by PriorityMotif@lemmy.world to c/cars@lemmy.world

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I've been looking at marketplace for a small car with good gas mileage that I can get cheap. I don't mind doing work to it like replacing a clutch or dealing with a head gasket or engine replacement. The trouble I'm having in my area ( Midwest United States) is that either mileage is well into the 200k range, price is unrealistic so I won't bother trying to reason with them, the car is more of a headache than it's worth (Chevy Cruze) or there's more than one issue like transmission problem plus body damage. I could go up in price under $10k but I don't see the up side in spending that much to get better gas mileage unless the car can go at least another 5-10 years.

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[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (11 children)

Engine replacement is a big job to be okay with. Where in Midwest?

I’m seeing lots of Kia’s and Hyundai’s available: https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/gasoline/cars-under-7000/cleveland-oh?mileage=70000&mpgRange=30-MPG&zip=44101

[–] PriorityMotif@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (10 children)

East Central Illinois near UIUC. I've done engines and transmissions in my garage but also used to work as a mechanic and have done many more. It's much easier with a lift though. I've been shying away from Hyundai/Kia due to their engine problems. While I don't mind doing an engine I would still have to find a good used one, which might be difficult if all of them have bad engines.

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago (9 children)

Yeah you’re not gonna find a reliable, cheap, low mileage car for your price range. You’re gonna have to settle on something you’ll need to maintain. Presume you don’t want hybrid or you’re okay with replacing battery?

[–] housepanther@social.goblackcat.com 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

@venusaur @PriorityMotif That's for sure! I haven't been able to find an inexpensive used car that isn't a piece of junk. I ended up buying an electric scooter instead. It working well.

#ev #electricscooter

[–] venusaur@lemmy.world 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What in the world? I never seen so many tags

[–] housepanther@social.goblackcat.com 1 points 3 days ago

@venusaur LOL!

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