Cars are expensive. If you want something new, you’d better be ready to spend more than $20,000+. Willing to go used? You’re still likely to spend $10,000 to $15,000 or more. Anything less than this means higher mileage or an older age, and those can be gambles. But if you’re really on a budget? Well, then you’ll really have to be smart with your money, because a $5,000 car could easily turn into a headache you’re not ready for.
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