New Isn't Always Best

The cheapest car you can buy in the States is the Hyundai Accent. It costs $9,985, and for that, you get a 1.6L 110 hp, 4-cylinder engine, five seats, three doors, and a steering wheel.

That's really about it. You don't even get air conditioning unless you're willing to shell out an extra $1000.

So, if you've only got $10,000 to spend on your next car, are you out of luck? Are you going to have to drive a boring, underpowered Korean hatchback? Well, if you're set on buying a new car, then yes you are. But, if you check out the used car market, you may be surprised to find that there are luxury sedans, modern sports cars, classic muscle cars, and loads of family cars all with low miles and prices equal to or less than the Hyundai Accent's.

Over the next couple of days, I'll be posting about some specific used car options that are sure to challenge the belief that buying a super cheap new car is better than buying something used. Most of the time, it really isn't. Come back tomorrow for the first reason not to buy an Accent.