I need a car thats not very expensive, and one that is good on gas. I am a new driver so i would prefer something not to big. Any ideas? Or know where I can get a good car in upstate NY?
My suggestion is to get something that has good safety ratings, and is cheaper to insure. You may want to contact an insurance company to see what sorts of cars are cheaper to insure. A lot of young drivers crash Civics, so the insurance is higher.
If you are looking for an inexpensive new car, the Chevy Aveos are very nice. They are surprisingly fun to drive. Or a Chevy Cobalt.
You may also consider looking at used cars, but be careful. You may want to have a male friend who is good with cars to go with you so he can inspect it and if you test drive, he can listen for any possible problems with it. Plus, there are a lot of salespeople who don’t respect women.
My first car was a Volkswagen Bug. It was great. They are safe. and you can find used ones rather inexpensive now.
Good luck! It is very exciting to get your first car!