Wow, nice deals! What are your opinions on reliability though?

You did not just mention "Saab" in a thread asking about reliability.
And personally, I've been in many Saabs. Want to know where Saab cuts the cost to make it an entry-level luxury car rather than a mid-level luxury car? Sure it's got leather seats, but I woldn't say they have "VERY nice interiors."
I was car hunting three weeks ago and test drove a few new Saabs. My best friend owns a 2004 Saab Aero. My aunt owns a 2001 9-3. My best friend's parents own a 1999 9-5. I have to say, the 2009's interior doesn't look any different/better than the what-is-now-considered-to-be-crap 1999 interior.

 

Here are some Civic's in the Milwaukee area:

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/1215162449.html

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/ctd/1214862496.html

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/cto/1214697722.html

 

Like I said, the 94-97 9000 Aero seats are very nice, some of the most comfortable seats I've sat in. They might not match a new Mercedes-Benz in quality, but they are definitely nice. But you are right, they aren't very reliable.

 

And look at the miles/years of those for the price... totally not worth it...

 

I have seen some civic si's ( Sir in canada ) go for $4,000 to $5,000 im going to pick up one of thoes. They have around 100k to 150k. Honestly i dont care about how many miles it has at all. For the price im spending if it lasts a year or 2 i'd be happy. ( It most likely will unless i wreck it ). Ok really thoes cars are right on KBB for the miliage and year. Aan310 you are NEVER going to get a car because you want to have a luxury car for like $2000 with no miliage on it at all. Your standards are to high and you really need to lower them or else you will never get a car.

 

Come on man, these are Honda's. These last for 3 million miles, you didn't know?!

 

It doesnt really matter Honda's will hit 300,000 like nothing thats why there resale value for there older vehicles are so good.

 

See, but when you think about it, thats the engine/tranny.
Think about it...
The cars have been through icy, salty winters here.
A car that is 16 years old is going to be rusted, and have a bunch of issues.

None of you live where I do... all the civics i have looked at are total crap. I'm not even dealing with them any more...
The ONLY good one i looked at was the 2003, and well, that was a 2003.. i should have gotten that but i didn't have the cash at the time :/


EDIT: I suppose where I am comming at is i am saying for the same price i'd rather get something newer than 2000 with less miles for the same price

 

Ah, I see. Well scratch Honda's and Toyota's off you list. They retain their value like crazy and it's a bad car if you're looking to get a good deal on. I'm sure you'll end up with a good car though.

 

Actually....
I think i found a keeper

1999 Corolla 45k $4500 old guy by my grandpa selling it