What car under 5,000 is safe, cheap to maintain and reliable., Is it Honda Accord?

[Friend]

Safety is important for me as I'm a new driver and want a car under 5K which preferably has stability/traction control, ABS,side airbags and good crash test results, I know its a lot to ask for that price i guess.
Thanks for answering.

 

[GregP]

2001-2005 chevy imapala with low mileage under 50,000 should be about 3,000 to 5,000. Excellent cars, drives like a cadillac, handles like a camaro, good on gas, very safe. You can't beat these cars. Find one that's been garage kept by an old man who doesn't drive a lot and you've got one great car.

 

[Charlie]

Heavy steel beats small car every time.
Hondas are a great car but like the old saying goes size matters.