Looking for a cheap car

[jaybird2001wi]

I have been looking for a cheap car for a few weeks now. I have been without a vehicle for about a year now and I lost my previous car in a total loss accident and made payments on the car, and my credit rating has taken a beating since I was approved for the loan about 3 years ago so I won't exactly qualify for any loans for a newer car. Does anyone know of anyone that is selling a crappy beater car for $1,000 or below that can last me at least a few months?

[bigredrobbo]

Check out the car auctions, there are bargains to be had. Just make sure you take a buddy who knows about cars if you don't.

[InsomniacInkRoss]

craigslist.org

 

I have bought a few cars this way, they will have exactly what you are looking for

[InsomniacInkRoss]

more specifically:

 

http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/car/

 

featuring

 

89 ford 2 wheel drive pickup - $800

Must sell $1350.00 - $1350

1994 Infiniti G20 - Moving, need gone by next week - $1000 OBO - $1000

1997 Chevy S-10 - $1000

 

The Accord for $1350 looks interesting, I trust Honda to no end, I have friends with Accords over 295,000 miles

[JJHardy7]

Without knowing your entire situation I think it might be a good idea to look at your monthly budget and see how much you can reasonably afford for a car payment. I would use that number and then go to banks/dealerships and see what type of loan you can get based on your credit. This may help you get a car that has a little more value, but in the end it will help restore your credit rating which in the long run may help you out.

[1992casey]

I'm all for restoring credit, but I'd have a problem letting a dealer know what I'm willing to pay for a car or what I'm willing to pay per month on a loan.

[pogokat]

i've got a 75 nova you can have for $500 bucks, but you've got to come get it http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Houlie24x]

I got a friend with a 96 Volkswagen Jetta. Runs good, manual transmission, 160k miles, $500

[JJHardy7]

I'm all for restoring credit, but I'd have a problem letting a dealer know what I'm willing to pay for a car or what I'm willing to pay per month on a loan.

 

That's true, but you could just run some numbers online through some creditors so that you know your max or what you want.