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Originally Posted by newtx
Ahh, an easy one. Honda accord, (don't worry about the miles if the timing belt has been changed) Prime would be just over 100,000 miles and very clean.
Toyota Camry. same specs as the Honda. Either of these would be my first choice.
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Yes, the timing belt is a big deal on Hondas (and Acuras). Should be changed at 60K/120K/180K and so on, and it's never cheap -- at least $700, not necessarily including the water pump (usually swapped out at the same time).
You want to be sure that the timing belt _was_ in fact changed at the last recommended interval, and that you've got a good long run until the next time.
All that said, Honda Accord is recommended; even a 4-dr Acura, though you'd have to get a pretty old one to fit into your price range; they do hold up well, though. And Toyota is just as fine. My family is split between Toyota and Honda factions, and we argue about it, but really both companies produce reliable if (usually) boring cars.