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HokieByWater
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Just got rid of an '08 Corolla. I've had a couple of them for the kids

and they are absolutely bulletproof. The last one had 200,000 miles on it and I never did anything more than oil and brakes. I know you said you already know about them, but I just wanted to throw out my personal experience.
Posted: 02/16/2024 at 02:42 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieMacDaddy)

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Reliable cars under $10k?
HokieMacDaddy • 02/16/24 01:00 PM ET
Honda Accords are anvils.**
Galenahokie • 02/17/24 07:52 AM ET
If you buy one for your kid, get one with a 4-banger.
EDGEMAN • 02/17/24 09:21 AM ET
In 2018 I got a 2014 Jetta with 88K on it for a little over $8000
SteveInBaltimore • 02/16/24 08:13 PM ET
If you did it yourself, you would have put <$400 in brakes for all 4 wheels
EDGEMAN • 02/17/24 09:23 AM ET
Buy a 4Runner, RAV4, Tacoma or tundra
GreenvilleVT • 02/16/24 07:23 PM ET
Before buying a car...
Kudelski • 02/16/24 05:17 PM ET
Most modern autos are pretty reliable, if they have been maintained.
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:45 PM ET
Just got rid of an '08 Corolla. I've had a couple of them for the kids ◄
HokieByWater • 02/16/24 02:42 PM ET
might sound crazy but...
MrBayAreaHokie • 02/16/24 02:28 PM ET
You read my mind... I drove a C Class 247K miles (maintained it well)->
HOKIERIT • 02/17/24 04:51 PM ET
That's the thing. The owner must do their routine maintenance!
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:07 PM ET
Any Honda or Toyota you can find should work. if not here is US News list**
UTPr0sim • 02/16/24 02:05 PM ET
Are any cars with less than 120k miles and less than 10yo less than 10k?
WestyHokie • 02/16/24 01:14 PM ET
I'm not sure that exists anymore. Even Toyota/Hondas with 100k+ miles
HokieNoVA • 02/16/24 03:23 PM ET
what did Starsky and Hutch Drive?**
bigbadbird • 02/16/24 01:12 PM ET
Some type of Ford...Torino? **
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:05 PM ET
we have an 06 ML350 that seems to be great mostly
bigbadbird • 02/16/24 01:06 PM ET
6th gen camry**
HokieDan95 • 02/16/24 01:05 PM ET
Late-ish model Hyundais
Beerman • 02/16/24 01:02 PM ET
But on the other hand, they are really easy to steal and insurance...
EDGEMAN • 02/16/24 03:04 PM ET
That's an avoidable issue
Beerman • 02/16/24 04:14 PM ET
Yeah, I'd think you could get a recent Kia or Hyundai for $10k without too
Tafkam Hokie • 02/16/24 01:19 PM ET
Yeah, we have a Kia van that's 8 or so years old, and no complaints at all.
reestuart • 02/16/24 01:46 PM ET
Make sure that the flaw that makes it easy to steal has been remedied.
Late 80s Hokie • 02/16/24 01:29 PM ET
That was only in vehicles with keyed ignitions. Not the ones with push
reestuart • 02/16/24 01:50 PM ET