[Topspinmo]

The one that’s not from rust belt.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

OP, here is another suggestion. If you really need to buy a used car, go to CarMax. They have a large selection and you won't get cheated.

Just don’t get one from rust belt.

[VILLAGERBB]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

The one that doesnt smell like its spent time in the bottom of a retention pond!

Yikes!

[VILLAGERBB]

Thank you for your comment.

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

Ford stopped making the Ecosport in 2022. I will say that they are very reliable. Small 1.6 I believe but I have a friend that works at a Ford dealership and he tells me the Eco’s are rarely in the shop. That mileage, on that yr and model at that particular dealership...are selling at about 19K. And those are coming out of the rental fleet. It’s a popular model but again, do your homework on its origins/history.

[VILLAGERBB]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

2021 Ford Ecosport with 44,175 miles for $15,898? I would go with this one.

Why???

[Cliff Fr]

I always try to buy a used vehicle from a private seller that has owned it for a long time. I pay cash and my budget is much smaller though. I do all my own upkeep and maintenance on my vehicles. Vehicles built after 2012 forward tend to be more computerized though and harder to work on. All of today's vehicles usually are good for 200,000 miles if cared for (excepting electric or hybrids).

[VILLAGERBB]

Thank you all for your comments. I am hoping to find a safe, reliable car that will not give me problems. If you come across a "deal" please let me know.

Originally Posted by VILLAGERBB

Which is the better choice?
2011 Toyota RAV4 with 39,893 miles for $15,000 or a
2021 Ford Ecosport with 44,175 miles for $15,898?
2018 Ford Escape with 32,711 miles for $14,995 2 hours away...

Would you trust a reputable dealer 2 hours away to deliver for free?

[Jboduch]

It’s hard to beat a Toyota.

[JTLoehnert]

Toyota hands down

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Shipping up to Boston

The one that doesnt smell like its spent time in the bottom of a retention pond!

Or like an ashtray.

[VILLAGERBB]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

I always try to buy a used vehicle from a private seller that has owned it for a long time. I pay cash and my budget is much smaller though. I do all my own upkeep and maintenance on my vehicles. Vehicles built after 2012 forward tend to be more computerized though and harder to work on. All of today's vehicles usually are good for 200,000 miles if cared for (excepting electric or hybrids).

Cliff....being able to maintain the car yourself is great if you know what you're doing. All the fancy bells and whistles on today's vehicles only make things more expensive because something always seems to need fixing.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by mdmurrell

Toyota or Lexus have the best vehicles on the planet!

[OhioBuckeye]

Can’t beleive how the auto industry’s think the average driver drives 12,000 miles a a yr.& they only give us 36,000 miles or 3 yr. warranty! I always get over 100 thousand miles on my last 4 or 5 cars before I start having issue, I know some people start having trouble start having trouble as soon as they drive off the show room floor. But cars to day are better but can’t speak for EV’s.

[BobnBev]

Originally Posted by Jboduch

It’s hard to beat a Toyota.

It's hard to beat a drum.

[Decadeofdave]

I have an 2005 Toyota with 185,000 miles on it. My mechanic says it can easily do 300k.