Good first used car for under $7,000?

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Im pretty knowledgeable about what I want but thought it would not hurt to get a second opinion.

Ok it has to be an American car, midsize or larger (not some tin can), at least 20mpg city, preferable a sedan or coup, 6 cylinder preferred, hardtop, reliable, and not too ugly to say the least.

So far my search has brought me to a 6 cylinder Ford Mustang, which are not as bad or (playboyish) as people make them out to be (jealous much?) my dad has one and absolutely loves it and recommends me it. Insurance is about the same no matter what it is according to our company. I had been looking at Pontiacs but they are not nearly as reliable as the mustang.

At least for the Ford Mustang im looking at around a 2002 in good condition with 60,000mi on it for 5-7K. Which is what my mom paid for her Toyota Camry.

Thanks for any HELPFUL replies.
Oh and it has have an extremely comfortable ride, sadly I get car sick quiet easily and so far out of a (Camry, Ford Escape, and Mercury SUV) the Mustang is the best of them all and hardly get sick.
 
If you can find a 96 Eagle Vision with the 3.3L V6. It has plenty of room, very reliable and easy to maintain.

Close cousin to the Chrysler Concorde and Dodge Intrepid, also introduced for 1993, the Eagle edition of the midsize "cab-forward" LH sedan differed in grille and taillights and aimed more at enthusiasts. A 3.3-liter V6 went into the base ESi, which rode 15-inch tires and used a standard suspension. The sportier TSi carried a 214-horsepower 3.5-liter V6, plus a touring suspension and 16-inch tires for a firmer ride. Both engines drive a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission. Dual airbags were standard from the beginning. Front bucket seats also were standard, giving Visions 5-passenger capacity.

Acceleration with the 3.3-liter engine is adequate but somewhat sluggish, though the eight horsepower added for '94 helps a bit. With a 3.5-liter engine providing the power, and a Touring Suspension underneath, you can easily forget you're in a large sedan. In that step-up guise, a Vision feels more like a Eurosedan. You get plenty of snap off the line, and highway passing power is excellent. Road noise can intrude and the upgraded suspension pounds a bit over rough pavement, but provides the grip of some sports cars. Taut handling and roadholding are top-notch, especially in that more costly TSi, but its stiff suspension and performance tires make the ride harsh. Some Visions have a Performance suspension that rides even more firmly. The ride in an ESi is a lot more compliant over bumps. Variable-assist power steering, added for 1994, yields greater road feel at higher speeds. The electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly. Autostick--on some 1996 models--is an innovative unit, fun to operate, but most drivers probably won't bother to use it much. Major controls, for instance--and even seatbelt buckles--are lit at night for convenience. Rear-seat air ducts have a separate airflow control, and the climate-control system pumps out plenty of hot or cool air. Controls for that system are a stretch, however, mounted at the base of the dashboard. Other controls are high, easy to see and reach. Vision occupants enjoy generous passenger space, with outstanding rear leg room, plus a roomy trunk. Rear visibility is impaired by a narrow back window, however. Hard plastic interior trim looks cheap and does not feel durable, and several test Visions have suffered minor interior creaks and rattles.

Despite a flaw or two, this well-designed member of the "LH" group is worthy of strong consideration, and belongs near the top of the shopping list for a mid- or full-size sedan.
 
pretty much any car you want really type into search box
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learn how to check and know what your buying i payed 1300 for my ford 6 yrs ago stil running great over 300,000 miles
 
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