get a solid used Honda or Toyota. You will be able to do just fine.
I bought an Opel for $700 with 100K on it and it has been working like a charm. It is my "point a to point b" car.
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Jefe, what is a plethora?
Why, El Guapo?
Well, you told me I have a plethora. And I just would like to know if you know what a plethora is. I would not like to think that a person would tell someone he has a plethora, and then find out that that person has no idea what it means to have a plethora