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["Warren" <mogrits AT gmail.com>]

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> If this were you, what would you look into or think about getting? Guess
> I'll begin calling nearby dealers and see what they have used under $4k.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Lisa

I would not do this, as they will be then attempt to sell you 2k cars for
the 4k they know you have in your pocket.

I saw this on www.consumerist.com this morning:

Consumer Reports' annual car issue is here, and with the death-spiraling
economy in mind, they've identified the most reliable used cars for all of
you value-conscious consumers. Hey, there's even an American car on the
list!

Sure, it's part of a brand that will probably be discontinued... but it's
there...

Consumer Reports Most Reliable Small Used Cars (for model years 1999 to
2008):

    * Honda Civic
    * Toyota Echo
    * Scion xB
    * Toyota Corolla
    * Toyota Matrix
    * Pontiac Vibe
    * Mazda 3
    * Mazda Protege
    * Subaru Impreza

Reliability data was compiled from the magazine's Annual Auto Survey, which
generated responses about more than 1.4 million new and used vehicles. CR
also has top picks for Family Cars, Minivans, Small SUVs, and Midsized and
large SUVs here.

Full article here
http://blogs.consumerreports.org/cars/2009/03/consumer-reports-most-reliable
-used-cars.html?EXTKEY=I91ECON&CMP=OTC-ConsumeristLinks