I'm gonna be getting my license eventually and I'm wondering what's a good first car under 6k ? I want a Mazda Miata but those are getting harder to find in that price range. Suggestions ?
IN your case, get a pre-owned Toyota or Nissan with solid service history.
IF you've never purchased a car before then be sure to open the hood and check the oil. If the level mark is not above halfway on the stick, move along.
Look under the car for an oil leak.....find one, move along.
Have the dealer or seller start the car as you stand behind it. Look at the tail pipe... Do you see smoke that is WHITE???
White is bad......blue, not so much. No smoke = GOOD.
White smoke is burning oil, so that means the motor is very worn.......Move along.