Very little money, but need a reliable car

[dagosa]

The quickest way to devalue a car is let it’s appearance deteriorate. Unfortunately, rust or a minor accident can provide a very cheap but mechanically reliable car. I would look for a used compact pick up whose bed is badly rusted and in need of replacement or one with sheet metal damage. Be very careful as rust or damage in the wrong place can give you an unsafe car. But, looking for a cheap reliable car is a crap shoot.