RW> RW> AB>>     I have to find a "very affordable" used car for a family   
   RW> RW> AB>> member (somewhere between US$ 1,000 and 2,500?)  Ideally an old   
   RW> RW> AB>> hatchback or perhaps a subcompact sedan.  At this price point I   
   RW> RW> AB>> realise that whatever he buys should be considered a temporary   
   RW> RW> AB>> vehicle but if it lasts him a year or two, that would really   
   RW> RW> AB>> help him out of a difficult spot.   
      
   RW> RW>> My advice would be to go to a supermarket or a dedicated book store   
   RW> RW>> and find a copy of an automotive consumer's report. Also find a copy   
   RW> RW>> of "Blue Book" automotive values. Some cars are created equal and   
   RW> RW>> others are bad news. You'll get the idea once you read blue book   
   RW> RW>> values.   
      
   RW> TW> Just checked my 2013 CR Buyers guide.   
      
   RW> TW> Basicly look for a Toyota or a Honda and AVOID a GM or Chrylser and   
   RW> TW> most other Foreigh Cars   
      
   RW>Which is typical for Consumers Reports...they must have Japanese owners   
   RW>or a majority of share holders, since they have never recommended American   
   RW>vehicles. Never in the last 50 years that I've scanned their pages. And   
   RW>Japanese cars used to be no better than their 'beer can' toys.   
      
   Well the Stats do not LIE, and they are compiled from actual Owners   
   opinions NOT the Editorial Staff.   
      
   YES Japanese cars used to be pretty bad. I embember the origional Toyo   
   Pet cars imported to Hawaii. But things have changed. With out a doubt,   
   despite what you GM lovers think, the Toyota and Honda are better   
   quality cars than the GM or Chrysler Product.   
      
   The Only down side is that the Toyota and Hondas cost more on the Used   
   Car Market becasue of the Superior Quality.   
      
   And as a side note the CU 2002-2011 "Used Cars To Avoid" listing has 30   
   Chevrolet models on it where as Toyota has 3 and Honda 2.   
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