Price range? Ill assume cheap. 500-2500 1988+ civic with less than 160k. Make sure timing belt has been done if over 80k. 2500-5000 Should get you a lot of ch

Price range? Ill assume cheap. 500-2500 1988+ civic with less than 160k. Make sure timing belt has been done if over 80k. 2500-5000 Should get you a lot of choices, go for the best maintained. Well maintained 100k is better than poorky maintained 50k. Avoid european makes, luxury cars, suvs. Japanese is still best, but many others are fine. If buying used, get a mechanics opinion. If seller refuses, walk away. Do not buy anything with no title ot errors on paperwork, leins, or from someone not on the title. If unsure, call the local police and ask to run the VIN, creeps will get scared off. Buy the car as-is, never with promises of fixes. Get a signed bill of sale as well as the title and any emissions required. Beware fresh paint jobs, new axle/suspension, new motor, and other big work a car should not need unless wrecked badly. A wrecked and repaired car is never as good as new.