looking for a reliable car 4 backup

[1996camry]

i'm thinking getting a spare car only less than 2k for my budget...which toyota car is less trouble free? don't get me wrong...i'll do the repair for myself but this car is only for backup and better gas mileage...my budget for repair is only 1k

you think buy a car from auction is better way to go or buy online or buy local? share your experience buying car with 2k budget...need suggestion?

thanks

[bigbird]

well the camry makes a great backup. id try to get one at an auction if u can, thats where ull get the best deal. u can get a pretty good gen3 camry for 2K even from a private party, but it will need a little work. id say a 1K repair budget will be good to fall back on.

[1996camry]

thanks..keep your input comming...
what are the things i should look if i buy a car toyota backup (auction)? anyone has experiecing on auction (buy car)?

[Curry]

Go for a gen3, they're tanks.

[bigbird]

miles, timing belt and water pump change, leaks at the head gasket, seals and suspension bushings.

[midnightmach]

Corolla 93-97

Gas mileage is amazing and car is trouble free! But dont get the Auto transmission they are sluggush.

[a94autoCamry]

since you posted this in the camry section of course your gonna hear camry's.... but i'd say corolla's are as well very reliable just as camry's

[bigbird]

id sport a rolla, prolly get one in better condition for the same money, far less options though.

[CamrySExxx]

why not take a look at hondas?

[xtremeskier97]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

why not take a look at hondas?

Because a lot of the people (myself NOT INCLUDED) here have a closed mind and are naive in thinking that a Toyota is the only option...when Honda makes just as good of a car/engine as Toyota.


If I had the option of getting another 92-93 Accord over this 93 Camry...Id of done it. BUT....you cant beat free....so Im happy and content.

[ASG14]

Originally Posted by midnightmach

Corolla 93-97

Gas mileage is amazing and car is trouble free! But dont get the Auto transmission they are sluggush.

Agreed 100%. IF you do get the Auto, make SURE it is not the 3-speed Auto (Often mated to the 1.6L 4AFE). Since it has 3 gears, the mpg is garbage since it revs so high at highway speeds..

[felonyr301]

Between Honda Accord and Toyota Camry I would pick camry since it's more better for daily driving... don't have to be reving it a lil more compared to the camry but don't get me wrong hondas are fun (love to rev them shits)

Anyways this guy just want a reliable car and it's more of a dd am I right so I go for the more torquey motor. Regardless either Honda or Toyota is where it's at for the car you looking for. Corollas, Civics, Camrys, and Accords pretty good choices.

[Tom 2000]

Corolla with a 5-speed manual.