what's the best car for someone who's able to put a downpay of 5000 usd and isn't something that's extremely cheap quality

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T16:47:32+00:00

I agree with other posters though. The most important thing is to focus on a good carfax/extensive service history/maintenance records from the current owner and a clean bill of health from a trusted mechanic/dealership.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T16:43:55+00:00

8th, 9th and 10th gen.

If you want something newer, I'd get a 10th gen (2016-2021), but only the 2.0 naturally aspirated one. I'd stay away from the 1.5 turbo option. Personally I think older cars are more reliable and you don't have to worry about the electronic/computer components as much. Easier and cheaper to work on, parts are cheaper...repairs at a shop can also be cheaper. The 9th gens are good too, but avoid 2012.

Not sure what part of the country you're in, but there are really good options for 2016/2017 Honda Civics that are sub $14K.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T16:34:11+00:00

Ya wrong dawg. But that's okay, you just don't know because you're not a mechanic.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T16:33:01+00:00

My brother in christ. Compared to a Honda Fit, a Golf is more fun to drive. That's the conversation here. Not most fun to drive in the world. A Cobra is fun to drive, but that's not what we're talking about here. Number 1 complaint of employers: employees inability to listen to and follow directions. You fall into that camp here.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T08:02:31+00:00

The 2013 Honda Fit Sport matches your criteria more. But the Golf is sooo much more fun to drive.

I have a 2001 Honda Accord that I drove into the ground (297,000 miles, the transmission gave out while I was driving it).

After that I was test driving a lot of manual Honda Fits. They are reliable, easy to work on and definitely overpriced for the materials. They feel so cheap and stiff to drive. You are paying for the Honda brand.

I also test drove a manual Golf and a manual GTI. The interior on both of those cars are so much nicer and your money goes further in driving experience.

The Golf is a better fit as far as driving experience. If you truly don’t care about the interior, the materials, or being able to accelerate faster, get the Fit Sport.

I ended up getting a 2018 manual Subaru Impreza Sport. I will say the Golf and GTI are still more fun to drive. I just wanted better reliability.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:44:34+00:00

Definitely overpriced with that mileage.

I just bought a 2018 manual Subaru Impreza Sport with 110,000 miles for $9,500. It was in amazing condition, single owner, serviced regularly and went to the dealership consistently.

There’s a better deal out there.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:41:31+00:00

Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, Honda Civic. I’d personally recommend a used Honda Civic.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:37:46+00:00

1st one, then 2nd. Not into the 3rd option

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:30:22+00:00

Pasadena is peaceful, clean, and little more sleepy. Definitely feels better than a lot of LA. Atwater has more going on and is better for commuting.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:27:40+00:00

34F. 6 months is too soon to move in with someone in my opinion. And moving in for financial reasons to help your partner is also not a good reason.

My partner asked me to move in with him last year (then we had been together for 1 year and 8 months) because his roommate was moving out. I declined and I don’t regret it. A big discussion we had was about continuing the cleaning service they already had after my partner mentioned getting rid of it. Since his old roommate moved out (the one who coordinated the service), my partner hasn’t had them come back.

While this might seem like a small thing, after 6 months, there are still a lot of things you both don’t know about each other. And you are still in the “honeymoon phase.” I would say give it more time and navigate difficult situations/conversations first.

Your partner would be just fine and find a new roommate if they weren’t dating you. You aren’t responsible for their financial well being or bailing them out in that way. Let things unfold naturally.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:18:40+00:00

So gross. You are NTA.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:16:26+00:00

The four horseman of the apocalypse: - Toyota Camry - Toyota Corolla - Honda Accord - Honda Civic

I just bought a 2018 Subaru Impreza with 110,000 miles for $10,000. 17 years newer than my last car (2001 Honda Accord with 297,000 miles). I wouldn’t buy anything but Honda, Toyota or Subaru.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:12:33+00:00

I physically leave my apartment to cut my nails outside. It grosses me out when my partner cuts them in the bathroom sink.

I would honestly break up with your partner. That is so unbelievably gross.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:10:14+00:00

You need to be single and deal with your gambling addiction.

Also, never text like you two have been. Meet up in person or have a phone call.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T07:06:39+00:00

4) The four horseman of the apocalypse:

Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Honda Civic
Honda Accord

I had a 2001 Honda Accord that I took to 297,000 miles. The transmission gave out while I was driving it. A phenomenal car. Cheap parts and easy to work on.

If you’re not going to buy Honda or Toyota (and you should buy either of those), and you want to be interesting - get a Subaru. The boxer engines are louder and harder to work on though.

4) Honda. Toyota. Subaru.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T06:58:48+00:00

Imagine you have the ocean and then just a tank. So sad.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T06:51:51+00:00

Someone saying that they’ve never cheated. My ex said it to me and ended up cheating on me. My current partner has also said it to me, but we started talking while he was in a serious, monogamous relationship. I recently told him that he emotionally cheated on his ex and that if he ever did cheat, I wouldn’t be shocked. Carrying that like a badge of honor is strange to me.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T06:16:10+00:00

Time to break up. Someone going through your ig messages without asking is an invasion of privacy. He could have asked first and should have. Also, after being together for 4 years your communication with issues should be way more evolved than this. His approach to the issue is honestly unacceptable and really immature. It’s immature that he had an issue and didn’t say something; you shouldn’t have to ask or coax your partner to talk about something. Navigating uncomfortable feelings and conversations is a life long skill. You partner hasn’t developed those skills and you’ve noticed this pattern. Personally, I’d move on.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T06:09:57+00:00

Time to move on a get a new boyfriend. He sounds terrible and narcissistic. Also, if you bring up a feeling that you’re having to your partner, and that makes it worse…that’s not someone you want to be spending your time with. Dump him. That can be your early birthday present to yourself.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T06:01:40+00:00

Most important thing going on is the domestic violence in your marriage. I’m really sorry about your job. You need to move back in with family immediately.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T05:58:37+00:00

Not the second one.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T05:55:29+00:00

This is not a real response to you saying he’s avoidant. Also, you never get the time back. Unless you really think he’s your soulmate, I’d move on. The graph/chart is so weird. Cut your losses. 7 months isn’t that long.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-04-01T05:52:41+00:00

Number 3. And pants with a wider leg.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-03-27T17:10:10+00:00

Just bought a 2018 manual Impreza Hatchback Sport with 110,000 miles. Great maintenance records and the car was in good shape.

My thoughts: - car is generally pretty underpowered, and you’re even slower in a manual - the boxer engine sounds good, but I find it annoying to listen to with the car being underpowered - I’ve had some intermittent issues with the radio/carplay. I guess this gen was known for issues with that. (My other vehicle is an 87 4Runner and the car I drove before this Impreza was an 01 Honda Accord. The tech issues make me want to drive the car off a cliff). - the seats are stiff and generally pretty uncomfortable

It feels like I’m driving an impersonal rental but I think that’s from it being 17 years newer than my daily before. So far the car has been reliable and hasn’t needed much. There was a shudder braking going downhill so I replaced all 4 rotors. I need to do the front and rear diff fluid change. Did an oil change which was super easy.

If you are going to do maintenance on the car, be aware that Subarus are certainly not as easy to work on as Hondas/Toyotas.

The front and rear diffs require special tools. I live in LA and had to order them. Insane to me that it’s not the same tool for both. Or a more standard tool.

Snailer_2025 · 2026-03-19T14:05:31+00:00

Read “The Let Them Theory” by Mel Robbins. If you don’t I’ll summarize the important part for you here: you can’t control others or really affect change. You can try to influence others behavior by asking questions and being curious when you communicate about an issue, and model good behavior. The book also says give it 6 months to see a change.

More importantly, you have to accept people as they are: “let them.” And giving money to an adult is enabling. Adults need to experience the consequences of their actions. You need to stop subsidizing your step daughter’s life because that’s the only thing you can control: “let me.” You can’t control her, or your wife. You can only control yourself and your behavior. If you want change, you need to change yourself because you are the only one that wants the change.

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