Looking to buy my daughter a safe, reliable first car under $6000? Suggestions

[Gunny Jake]

This guy is good. There are things to consider. A little SUV with almost a real frame?

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

This guy is good. There are things to consider. A little SUV with almost a real frame?

I like the first and second gen Escape models. The **** they badged Escape in recent years looks like everything else on the road.

 

[John Moses]

I'm looking and would rather buy from an ODT member or used car dealer.
I'm looking at cars newer than 2008
Mazda 3
Honda
Chevy Malibu
Toyota
Subaru Impreza

Any others?

Scotty Kilmer for president !
He said after 2000 Subaru went with internal water pumps (boxer engines) which means thousands in repairs especially if the antifreeze mixes with oil. I gave up looking for an older Outback, people just don’t give them up. Both my cars are old & paid off, I’m looking for a Lexus rx350 suv because they have a timing chain but Scotty says stay away from 2007 & 08 though.