I am about to embark on a 2 month long adventure covering many miles out from San Francisco to Boston. I want to buy a used car that has the following features: 1) Is dependable and won’t break down on me 2) Has high resale value - I want to sell it when I finish my trip, and not lose a lot…

I would consider a Subaru Outback/Forester wagon. It meets your requirements and would have a higher resale value in Boston (where it snows) than in SF. Twotone PS: Don’t leave your dog in your car during the hot summer for even a few minutes!

Your #1 depends on how the previous owner maintained the car. Even something with “low miles” like 20 or 30k can be a nightmare waiting to happen if the maintenance wasn’t done. But in your price range you’ll be looking at something with 100k + more than likely. So try to find something that come…

I agree with Goldwing. The words “reliable” and “under $4k” are rarely heard in the same sentence. The problem with used cars is that the second, or third, or fourth owner is at the mercy of the previous owner(s) who may not have maintained the car properly. I can tell you that, based on a many p…

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Goldwing July 7, 2010, 6:49pm 4

If I were living out of a vehicle for 2 months, I’d want a minivan with lots of floor space for sleeping and for stuff. I don’t know of a reliable one for $4,000 though.

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