A good friend of mine is looking for such vehicle, preferably something that is very reliable and very cheap to service and maintain. Open to any suggestions.

 

Toyota Corolla

 

How about RSX, anyone knows if these are decent?

 

the obvious: honda civic/accord, toyota corolla/camry

and a Lexus es300

 

The Mazda Miata my dad has owned for 6 years has had two problems the whole time he has owned it. 2 alternators. He said, I quote, "This is by far the most reliable car I have ever owned".

Miata's are recommended, as well as older LS400's as you probably already know...

 

And definitely SC400's.

 

Camry/accord/corolla/civic. You can't get a decent RSX for 6k.

 

I just bought a clean 98 Integra for 5k. I had been looking at Miatas and civics. Integra has been everything I needed.

I wouldn't buy a 5k SC400. SC400's are never the actual purchase price. I have owned two of them and there is always something to maintain/fix. Loved them both, their just not a car that you can start/stop, drive here, drive there and never have to worry about something needing to be repaired (both interior or mechanical) The 1UZFE engines are awesome, but it's all the other stuff that will be at their lifespans when the car is 5k.

 

The Vibe

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...26626982&Log=0

You get Corolla durability in a more practical small wagon format.

The Pontiac labeling gets you a cheaper price than the same car that is labeled Toyota Matrix

I bought my son an 09 AWD and I use it now for my winter beater/I don't care where I park in the city car and it is great.

 

I vote miata or any old Lexus. There are a lot of decent choices out there; just have to narrow it down to what is needed.

 

1985 Pontiac Fiero

 

^^^ LOL the most reliable car ever made!

 

Camry and corolla. They wont get stolen like 90-99 hondas

 

I would say a corolla as well or old civic. The older Lexus ES is great as well but will be inevitably older

 

99-2002 infiniti G20's are reliable too...i've own several pushing well close to 300k miles before. all needed was normal maintenance. they can be found for 3-6k easily.