Got a `97 grand am on the way out (infamous trans problems, extensive frame rust, other minor issues). I could fix it, but for a bit more I could just buy a new, better condition car.
This I would be looking for:
* Fits 4+ people comfortably
* Good trunk space, I carry a lot of stuff places
* Good mileage (I do a lot of driving)
* Easy to work on (Will be doing 90% of my own work on the car)
* Sedan
* Reliability

Budget will be about 5k, but as a college student, less is always better.

This post was edited by zell1luk on May 30 2016 08:50pm

find a crown vic

I've considered it because they are a fun and spacious car, but they get ass for mileage if I'm not mistaken.

Can't have it all, especially for 5k

any honda or toyota basically

1uz swapped cressida.

I personally enjoyed my 2004 Impala SS I had. Impala's are known for their large trunks.

My 2004, I bought with 100k miles, I put additional 70k miles on it and had no major issues with the car. It had a 3.8 Supercharged V6 motor.

Only reason I got rid of it is because I hit a deer with it, ended up replacing it with a 2014 Impala LTZ.

This post was edited by 71_Demon on May 31 2016 09:05am

Just buy a civic

This. Buy a nice one for $3k save the rest for gas and oil. I paid $1000 for my 99 I drive back and forth to work. It has 3.55 gears and I drive the shit out of it 18-22mpg and 1 quart of oil every 2000 miles. It rides like a couch, seats 5 adults, has a trunk big enough for 4, maybe 5 dead hookers, and has really cheap parts. The 4.6 is a bit of a pain to work on at times but it's really tough.





Cruising on the interstate at 90. The speedo is off from the swapped rear end.

This post was edited by FMX_89 on May 31 2016 06:17pm

I would say this should suit all your needs. Plus this thing gets killer gas mileage, and it only costs about 50 bucks at your local walmart.



Glad to help bud