[iceman (Mike)]

So my car hasn't been found yet, but I can't be without a car so I need to go and buy a (new) used car. If they eventually find my stolen car, I'll just have to sell it.

I figured i'd try the Wisdom of Crowds to help me with my purchase.

- Budget: Up to $10k
- 4 or 5 doors (not 3)
- Small to medium car
- Auto or Manual, doesn't matter
- Ideally km's under 120k
- Ideally newer than year 2000 build
- Not a Hyundai

- Private or Dealer, and why? Private seems to be cheaper, but obviously no warranty etc

What are your thoughts?
What's a good buy of a good car?
Makes/models to avoid?

Thanks