Suggestion for a first car (used) (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by WakeyWakey@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Hi guys ! I'm from Canada, and I need some advices on buying my first car. My budget is under 5k. What models/car brands are reliable ? Also, what do I need to verify and ask the seller ? Thanks a lot !

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[-] umbrella@lemmy.ml 0 points 3 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

i don't think it qualifies as that reliable if rust killed it only 4 years later. car bodies can usually last decades...

unless it had serious unseen rust issues beforehand, or you were driving it in salt all the time.

[-] Nikls94@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

It had a dead transmission when I bought it, poor thing did not get a wash after winter.

My Audi that I’ve been driving for 8 years gets her belly washed every month. No rust in sight so far.

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