u/Impressive-Judge-298

Hey everyone,

Looking for a reliable used car in the Phoenix / Glendale area, budget is around $4,000. I'd prefer a Honda or Toyota since they're known to last.

A few questions for anyone who's been through this:

1. Any Phoenix-area dealers you'd recommend (or avoid) for cheaper used cars? I keep running into small lots with $995 doc fees that blow up the real price.
2. Better to go private seller on Facebook Marketplace, or stick with a small dealer at this price point?
3. At this budget, what mileage range is realistic for a Civic, Corolla, Fit, or Yaris? I keep seeing 180k+ — is that a hard no, or fine if it's been maintained?
4. Anything else I should know going into this?

Appreciate any honest advice. Thanks!

Hey everyone,

Looking for a reliable used car in the Phoenix / Glendale area, budget is around $4,000. I'd prefer a Honda or Toyota since they're known to last.

A few questions for anyone who's been through this:

1. Any Phoenix-area dealers you'd recommend (or avoid) for cheaper used cars? I keep running into small lots with $995 doc fees that blow up the real price.
2. Better to go private seller on Facebook Marketplace, or stick with a small dealer at this price point?
3. At this budget, what mileage range is realistic for a Civic, Corolla, Fit, or Yaris? I keep seeing 180k+ — is that a hard no, or fine if it's been maintained?
4. Anything else I should know going into this?

Appreciate any honest advice. Thanks!