Is Drivetime a good place to buy a car with no established credit. Also, are the cars overpriced?

What is the best used sporty car under $9k?

I am looking at buying a car for $9k or less after the repair bills on my old car started to add up. I want something sporty (not actually a sports car since the insurance rate will skyrocket with this category), but also want to keep fuel economy and reliability in mind. The two models I have been looking at are a 2006-2008 Mazda3 and a 2006-2008 Honda Civic Si. Are there any other car models comparable to these that are both powerful/fun-to-drive and at least relatively low-cost to own?

06 Volvo S60 good for a first car?

Has 94k miles on it. I'm 20.. just looking for a car that's running in good condition & don't want to buy brand new since it will be my first car. & since I'm going with used I know , I will check over the car history & what not (: so what do ya'll think? Or any better recommendations? Thanks in advanced!

I would say subaru, they are pretty basic and it is not uncommon to see one that will get to 300,000 miles. If you could I would try to get the newest model of car for the money, less wear and tear. Do keep in mind that you usually get what you pay for, and $2,500 isn't a lot of money when it comes to cars.

Is this car a good deal?

There is 1996 mazda miata m edition for sale on my street. 70,000 miles. The seller says it has a bubble in a tire and its got a leaky strut and a bad power steering belt. He is asking $4,500 and there aren't any miatas in my area that have low miles and in my budget.