As the title says, buying a used car soon. I'll list my needs & my wants. Obviously the car must be able to run, and I'm intending on buying this car from a dealership because, unfortunately, I don't have a ton of money saved to just go up to someone and flat out pay $4000 for a car. This car is going to have to last at least 5 years (Not really expecting to drive it a shit ton, to work and back it's a 12 mile drive to and from work. May be driving it on a 600 mile trip in the next year though, so, must be reliable.)
Needs:
Under 100K miles.
A/C & Heat.
Minimum 21 MPG city.
Under $9000.
Automatic transmission (No manual.)
Car (Not a truck/jeep.) and 2 or 4 door, doesn't matter on that part.
Cheaper insurance cost (So, no Civics considering they're known for racing which is higher insurance.)
Decently known car so I can look at reviews etc. to make sure it's not going to have the transmission slip 10K miles from now.
Wants:
Under 80K miles.
Under $8000.
Minimum 24 MPG city.
4 door car.
CD/radio.
Notes: Live in Las Vegas, that's why we need A/C & heat. Also full of crap drivers, so, even though we've luckily never been in an accident it'd be nice to have a safer car.