u/Alive-Service6722

Recently realized Ithaca is… really far from everything 😭

I’m thinking about buying a used car, but I know basically nothing about cars in the U.S. Budget is limited, so I’m mainly looking at used cars.

Would love advice on:

• Good cars for Ithaca/winter
• Where people usually buy used cars

Also, if anyone is planning to sell their car before leaving Ithaca, feel free to DM me 🙏

Hi! I’m an incoming grad student at Cornell University and just realized Ithaca is… really far from everything 😭

I’m thinking about buying a used car, but I know basically nothing about cars in the U.S. My budget is limited, so I’d probably only consider used cars.

Would love advice on:

• What cars are good for Ithaca/winter?
• Where do students usually buy used cars?

Thanks!!! Also, if anyone is planning to sell their car before leaving Ithaca, feel free to DM me 🙏

I recently committed to Cornell for my master’s in Design Tech (College AAP) and just started looking for housing in Ithaca! Right now I’m mostly looking at student apartments around Collegetown.

Would love to hear any housing tips, recommendations, or places to avoid from current/former Cornell students 🙏

Also, if anyone else is starting at Cornell in Fall 2026 and is currently looking for housing or roommates, feel free to connect!