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Under $5,000

If you’re wanting to buy an affordable used car between <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-2000" target="_blank">$2,000</a> and $5,000, be prepared to do your due diligence, ask a lot of questions about the car's maintenance history and we'd suggest pay a trust-worthy mechanic to perform a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/how-do-you-get-pre-purchase-inspection-buying-used-car-257963" target="_blank">pre-purchase inspection</a>. Almost every car asking $5k or less will have between 100,000 and 275,000+ miles, could be between 10 and 25+ years old, have minor to serious cosmetic issues, and some may have slight body damage from an <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-a-car-thats-been-in-an-accident" target="_blank">accident</a> or two. If the car has a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/rebuilt-title-vs-salvage-title-whats-difference-281474979846034" target="_blank">salvage or rebuilt title</a>, we would want to understand why that is. Be wary of the slightly used car with low miles but is selling for an unbelievably low price; a car deal that seems too good to be true usually is. When we looked through all the listed cars nationwide selling for $5,000 or less, we even found some that had been <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-back-your-totaled-car" target="_blank">totaled</a>. Depending on the model year of the car you find, it may not have the safety capabilities which have become standard in newer cars; features such as traction control, stability control, head curtain airbags, or backup cameras, which became federally required starting with the 2018 model year. Models such as the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/nissan/altima" target="_blank">Nissan Altima</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/honda/civic" target="_blank">Honda Civic</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/ford/focus" target="_blank">Ford Focus</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/kia/optima" target="_blank">Kia Optima</a> and <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/toyota/camry" target="_blank">Toyota Camry</a> regularly appear on our $5,000 and under best affordable car lists. Our last tip: if you don't <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-finance">finance</a> your car, we’ve found that you may have leverage in your <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-negotiations-guide" target="_blank">negotiations</a> if you pay <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-a-car-should-you-pay-with-cash-if-you-can-227481" target="_blank">all cash</a>.

Our editors have ranked the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/10-best-used-cars-under-5000" target="_blank">best used cars for $5,000 or less</a>. Given the demand for a cheap $5,000 car, if you can't find these models in your local area, try expanding your search radius. This list was published in March 2025. 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/chevrolet/malibu" target="_blank">2009 Chevrolet Malibu Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/chevrolet/sonic" target="_blank">2012 Chevrolet Sonic Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/ford/focus" target="_blank">2012 Ford Focus Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/ford/fusion" target="_blank">2009 Ford Fusion Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/nissan/sentra" target="_blank">2009 Nissan Sentra Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saab/9-3" target="_blank">2008 Saab 9-3 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saturn/aura" target="_blank">2009 Saturn Aura Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2007/subaru/legacy" target="_blank">2007 Subaru Legacy Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2010/suzuki/sx4" target="_blank">2010 Suzuki SX4 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/volvo/s60" target="_blank">2009 Volvo S60 Under $5k</a></li>
</ol>

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Used Trucks
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Used SUVs
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</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
<ul> 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $25,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Minivans
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</ul>

Used Convertibles
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

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Search from 2 for sale, including a Used 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2WD Regular Cab and a Used 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat ranging in price from $3,000 to $4,250.

Autotrader has 2 for sale under $5,000 near Amarillo, TX, including a Used 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 Truck 2WD Regular Cab and a Used 2011 Dodge Nitro Heat ranging in price from $3,000 to $4,250.

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