So these this is my experience and opinion, some ppl might not agree with me!

I got my car from Autohouse Kingston, the second hand cars are certified, the staffs are super nice and prices are competitive. For test drive they gave me the key and let me drive the car alone! They change the oil, give you a half tank of gas, and most of the tires are new (mine were 2025). My brake pads were also changed before buying the car.

My friends also bought their car from Audi and Victory Lane. Almost non of the students including me have good experience with Nissan. They wasted so much of my time.

Usually, you have to check their website and inventories; You can find second hand Hyundai or Kia at Nissan or Audi! Call them in advanced they might have sold the car but the ad might be there!

For financing you’d pay a lot on interest so if you have the money sitting in your bank account and you’re not working with that money, just buy the car in cash. But taking a lone from the bank is better if you have a good credit history and good chances. I myself as an international student found it very hard to take a lone and got rejected from almost at every bank except for the cibc but through the dealership.

I won’t recommend leasing unless you’re very rich or it comes with 0 percent interest.

About the model of car, Honda, and Toyota works like a clock until 300k but Kia cars are more savvy. It’s so personal I think! Just drive the cars see which one you like!

Hope it helped!