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Used cars for sale under $10,000. Find affordable used cars under $10k near you for sale.

Used Cars for Sale Under $10,000 Near Me in Palo Alto, CA - Autotrader

A well-maintained used car bought for <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-cheap-used-car-should-you-do" target="_blank">$10,000 or less</a> can provide transportation for your family at an affordable price. When looking for a reliable, budget-value car it is always important to pay for 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> by a mechanic you trust so you can identify mechanical issues beforehand. At the $10,000 price point, all these cars will have 75,000 miles or more, could be 7-10 years old or older, have cosmetic issues, may have been in an <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-a-car-thats-been-in-an-accident" target="_blank">accident</a> or have body damage, but should be <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-used-car-can-10-year-old-used-car-still-be-reliable-245884" target="_blank">reliable</a> if they've been well-maintained. A vehicle priced at $10k or less will probably have two or three of these characteristics, if not more. Of course, there are pros and cons of buying a car for $10,000. If you plan on <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-a-car-should-you-pay-with-cash-if-you-can-227481" target="_blank">paying all cash</a> for this vehicle, it may give you some leverage in your <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-negotiations-guide" target="_blank">negotiations</a>. If you can do a thorough due diligence on the vehicle before purchasing it, you’ll be able to find a budget-friendly car that is mechanically reliable without breaking the bank. Lastly, you should always keep some money saved for future repairs and maintenance. 


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We've heard the frustrations from car shoppers over the last few years; vehicle prices are high and your dollar doesn't go as far as it did a few years ago. We're just as frustrated as you so to help you out, we crunched some numbers and found the models with the most available inventory under $10,000. If you are looking for a budget car, truck, or SUV under $10k, we'd suggest focusing on these 10 models as they have the most amount of available listings at this price point. Vehicle inventory can change frequently and depending on your search distance radius and where you live, you may find less or more inventory. Based on the data we've studied, we've found the most amount of "under $10,000" inventory are in cities such as <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/chicago-il" target="_blank">Chicago</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/newark-nj" target="_blank">Newark</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/detroit-mi" target="_blank">Detroit</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/atlanta-ga" target="_blank">Atlanta</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/cincinnati-oh" target="_blank">Cincinnati</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/jersey-city-nj" target="_blank">Jersey City</a>, and <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/anaheim-ca" target="_blank">Anaheim</a>. 


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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/ford/focus" target="_blank">Ford Focus Under $10k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/chevrolet/equinox" target="_blank">Chevrolet Equinox Under $10k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/honda/accord" target="_blank">Honda Accord Under $10k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/ford/fusion" target="_blank">Ford Fusion Under $10k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-10000/hyundai/elantra" target="_blank">Hyundai Elantra Under $10k</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-6000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $6,000</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $30,000</a></li>
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</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
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</ul>

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

Used Cars for Sale Under $10,000 Near Me - Autotrader

Search from 982 for sale, including a Used 1997 BMW Z3 1.9, a Used 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe w/ Roof Pkg, and a Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 Cabriolet ranging in price from $1,500 to $10,000.

Autotrader has 982 for sale under $10,000 near Palo Alto, CA, including a Used 1997 BMW Z3 1.9, a Used 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe w/ Roof Pkg, and a Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz CLK 430 Cabriolet ranging in price from $1,500 to $10,000.

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