My bro is back in college, he's just looking for a reliable commuter he can beat up, cheap to maintain, he ain't got the money to swerve in a Benz like you guys, please don't attack him he's trying.
. Fuel efficiency isn't necessary but it's a damn good plus.
The car's gotta be out here in Tucson AZ. He can go up to $7K but it's gotta be a good deal. Here's what I've found that are solid so far:
98 Civic, 88K miles:
1998 Honda Civic LX, $5,495 - Cars.com
00 Corolla, 84K miles:
2000 Toyota Corolla CE, $6,333 - Cars.com
He wants this 01 Escape, 101K miles:
Tucson Chrysler Jeep | New Chrysler, Jeep dealership in Tucson, AZ 85710
Are any of these good? Does it get much better in this price range?

The car's gotta be out here in Tucson AZ. He can go up to $7K but it's gotta be a good deal. Here's what I've found that are solid so far:
98 Civic, 88K miles:
1998 Honda Civic LX, $5,495 - Cars.com
00 Corolla, 84K miles:
2000 Toyota Corolla CE, $6,333 - Cars.com
He wants this 01 Escape, 101K miles:
Tucson Chrysler Jeep | New Chrysler, Jeep dealership in Tucson, AZ 85710
Are any of these good? Does it get much better in this price range?