I recently got a new job that requires 80% travel with an average of 150miles per day driving. I need to get a used car that is safe, has good mileage, and won’t break the bank. Any suggestions??

what is your budget? This will help us help you a bit better, though Caddyman gave a great choice. Take extended test drives of whatever you are looking at; it’ll do you no good if the car you’re driving is getting 40mpg but leaves you feeling crippled with a bad back at the end of the day. I will…

The “best” car for you is the one that fits YOU the best. Cars are like shoes – what fits me, many not fit you. Hit as many new car dealers as possible and drive as many models as you can (kind of like my girlfriend’s shoe shopping). When you decide on “the one”, start looking for a 3 - 4 year-old,…

To echo the others, the most important thing is the seats. Discomfort turns to pain rather quickly and that can jeopardize your job performance. Consider the car an investment. Drive any potential candidate for 2 hours straight before you buy. The second thing is noise. A noisy car can also ham…

If you don’t want to break the bank with repair bills, stay away from Volvo, VW, BMW, Audi, and MB. With that kind of daily mileage you don’t want something too old, which will involve more frequent repairs. You might want to look at rental companies (Hertz, Enterprise) that are selling cars from…

Thanks for the comments, everyone. I do not want to spend more than $15k and I want it to be used.

With that many miles per day you need a reasonably comfortable car with good seats and good relaibility. The Ford Fusion, Mazda 6, Honda Accord, and Toyota Camry come to mind. The Crown Victoria is OK, but consumes a lot more gas. Four cylinder models in the above are more economical and cost less …

Take a look at a Chevy Cruze LS or 1LT. The only year used is 2011. The LS is definitely less than $15,000 and you might find a 1LT on a dealer’s lot for $15,000. You can save more with a 2010 Cobalt SS. It’s around $15,000 at the dealer and around $13,000 from a private seller.

Most Vics will deliver 23-26 mpg on the highway…Around town, somewhat less, 16-18…But at least, after 150 miles, you don’t need help getting out of the car…For $15K, you can upgrade to a Grand Marq… Fuel cost is usually one of the smaller expenses associated with vehicle ownership…

A basic Camry can give youover 35 mpg highway with comfort equal to most cars on the road. It’s reliability is exemplary making it’s long term ownership,cost very good. IMO it’s a sound recommendation someone could make for your use.

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