But I don't know what car. I'm asking all of you out there who might know of anyone selling their car (or even if you are selling yours), and is within reach ( a few hours' drive) from the Washington, DC area.

I figure it would be great if I can keep this one a year or so, by then, I should be able to afford (for cash) any kind of car *I* would want. I am also trying all the usual suspects, like Craigslist and Google Base, and asking friends. As I'm not real experienced with cars, this is not going to be an easy task.

If I had the luxury of choosing a type, it would be a Japanese station wagon (such as e.g., a Subaru Legacy). But right now something to get myself around is most critical.

Anyone know of any cars for sale?