<p>I disagree that you need about 6k. I bought my 2003 Nissan Altima with 113k miles on it for 4k, and it has lasted really really well. I need to go a little slow over speed bumps, but other than that no major repairs needed or damage done. </p>
<p>I would honestly say you should really try to get about 3k saved up for a car if you want something that isn’t a huge rotting piece of junk. :\ Can your parents help you at all? Christmas is coming up. My car was my christmas/birthday present combined.</p>
<p>Also, remember, even though your car was only 1k you still have to pay insurance, buy license plates, etc…</p>