What should be the price range on a first car

It depends on whether you're poor or rich.

$3000....you should get one thats at least half decent for that price.

Set a budget and shop around, you can get alot of car for little money. I got mine from ebay for £850/$1400.

It is your duty to buy an an American car. Like a government motors
Just to support your fellow dudes

$3,000 is about right. I bought a 89 chevy blazer for $2,000 for my first vehicle as I live in the northeast and needed 4wd. Winters started to calm and I got a 94 jetta for the blazer. I currently own an 01 jetta and love jettas. Some people hate them.

Go and find the cleanest Honda Accord you can for about three grand or less. Then have it serviced at a Honda dealer or good import shop, change the timing belt, water pump and always use oil filters from the dealer regardless who changes the oil.

I have owned a shop for many years and this is what I tell my clients all the time. Having a LOT of experience with clients' kids and their cars over the years.

$200?

$500 used

Whatever you can comfortably afford to pay more in CASH.

I have never had a car payment.

No it doesn't. I am Rich, retired at 37, I drive a 1997 Dodge Caravan & a 2000 Dodge Durango 4x4