First car advice—Honda Civic salvage vs Toyota Corolla high mileage

Buying

Hi everyone, I’m buying my first car and have two options. I plan to use it for 2–3 years and then sell it. I’d really appreciate your thoughts.

Option 1: Honda Civic 2018, salvage title, 90K miles, $8,000

  • Needs some body work: paint on hood and fender + new bumper (~$650)
  • Windshield has a crack and needs replacement
  • Owner says otherwise in good condition
  • Carfax offered to buy it from the owner for $8,000

Option 2: Toyota Corolla 2020, clean title, 156K miles, $8,500

  • High mileage, but no major repairs needed

I’m looking for reliability and decent resale value. Which of these would you go for, and why?

Posted Apr 10, 2026, 12:42 AM UTC

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