An old BMW is cheap to buy but will bankrupt you in repairs.
Dark, burnt-smelling oil or cloudy coolant are major red flags. buying a used car on minimum wage
Look for mid-2000s Toyota Corollas, Honda Civics, or Mazda 3s. An old BMW is cheap to buy but will bankrupt you in repairs
Calculate your weekly commute cost. A "cheap" truck might cost you $300/month in gas. buying a used car on minimum wage
Get quotes before you buy. Some older cars are surprisingly expensive to insure.