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Originally Posted by kaisin82
sliver, less than 20k....
i don't know much about cars. what's a good car to get if you have a 18-20k budget?
what's a good mileage that is acceptable for a used car
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Actually I would say a baseline Ford Focus is a great acquisition. High consumer rating, cheap to maintain, cheap as sin on gas, and the warranties are good. Plus it comes with some goodies you can add on for extra.
If you can get a 2012 or 2013 model that is only slightly used, you could get a Titanium model if you're looking for a trim upgrade in that price range. I would say if you can get a car in the 15k-50k mileage range, you're doing just fine. But always remember to ask for the servicing history. That is absolutely critical.
I actually switched from a BMW 3-Series to a Ford Focus and I have been incredibly happy with it. I found myself babying the damn car so much I forgot what it's purpose was - getting from point A to point B without spending a pretty penny to do it.