u/punchingtigers19

2016 ford edge titanium for 13k
81k miles
Engine: 3.5l v6
Regular oil changes
Major work:
Bearings/hubs replaced at 19k
Drive belt and serpentine belt done at 41k
Shifter brushing replaced at 72k

2019 ford edge titanium for 16.5k
62k miles
Engine 2.0 v4
Rental car first 20k miles
Regular oil changes
Regular maintenance
No major work done

2019 ford edge SEL for 11.6k
91k miles
2.0 V4
Regular oil changes
Regular Maintenance
Major work:
Brakes replaced at 66k
Transmission replaced at 70k

The cheaper the better but don’t want to sacrifice too much realizability! If these are all bad deals please let me know! I don’t want to waste my money

My income is pretty low, about 42k before taxes! My rent is low too though, only 750, and then I have about 300 on credit card payments a month

I was in an accident and found not at fault, however I still owed on my car so I only pocketed about 4K after paying off the loan. Public transportation to wear I work is not possible so I’ve been spending $$50 a day ubering and I really need a car!

The problem is I don’t have much of a savings for repairs, otherwise I would just get a beater

Is it worth it to get a lease so I can put the 4K into a savings? (My credit is decent)! Or should I use it as a down payment and get a decent car around 15-20k?

I was recently in an accident and insurance sadly considered my car totaled! They gave me 13k but I still owed on the car so I have 4K to start over, What car would you recommend? (I’m in LA if that matters)! Some cars I’ve found that I’m interested in:

2019 ford fusion titanium for 14.5k (52k miles)

2018 accord sport for 19.9k (79k miles)

2015 Hyundai Genesis sedan for 19k (45k miles)

2019 VW atlas for 18.6k (77k miles)

2016 Mazda 6 for 18k (62k miles)

2018 ford explorer for 19k (73k miles)

Any other recommendations at well! I just need something with a decent sized back seat and AC

I wouldn’t mind a beater but I need something reliable, I don’t have a lot of money for future repairs

Since he doesn’t have school we are looking for something fun to do! We are trying to avoid the beach or long drives since it will be so crowded! Anybody know anything happening in the valley that’s kid friendly?

Thanks in advance!

My son wants to fish with me as a bonding experience. I’ve lived in LA all my life and have never been fishing

Is there a place that will teach us both? Preferably on a dock, he gets car sick, so not sure how he will do on a boat