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Used 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX

Used 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX Columbus NE 68601

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Used 2012 GMC Acadia SLT

Used 2012 GMC Acadia SLT Lincoln NE 68521

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Used 2006 Ford Explorer Limited Fremont NE 68025

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Used 1999 Ford F350 XLT Columbus NE 68601

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Used 2001 GMC Yukon SLT Columbus NE 68601

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Used 2015 Chrysler 200 C

Used 2015 Chrysler 200 C Columbus NE 68601

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Used 2018 Honda Pilot LX Lincoln NE 68521

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Used 1990 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Extended Cab

Used 1990 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Extended Cab Fremont NE 68025

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Century

Used 2003 Buick Century Custom

Used 2003 Buick Century Custom Fremont NE 68025

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4-Cylinder

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Altima

SR Premium Package

Used 2023 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR w/ SR Premium Package

Used 2023 Nissan Altima 2.5 SR w/ SR Premium Package Lincoln NE 68521

2.5 SR

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport XLT

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport XLT Fremont NE 68025

Sport XLT

Chevrolet

Equinox

Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT

Used 2011 Chevrolet Equinox LT Columbus NE 68601

EcoSport

Used 2019 Ford EcoSport SES

Used 2019 Ford EcoSport SES Lincoln NE 68521

Minivan

Venture

Easy Order Package

Used 2004 Chevrolet Venture LS w/ Easy Order Package

Used 2004 Chevrolet Venture LS w/ Easy Order Package Fremont NE 68025

Cold-Climate Pkg

Used 1999 GMC Yukon 4WD 4-Door w/ Cold-Climate Pkg

Used 1999 GMC Yukon 4WD 4-Door w/ Cold-Climate Pkg Columbus NE 68601

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Impala

Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala w/ Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala w/ Preferred Equipment Group Columbus NE 68601

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Silverado 1500

Texas Edition

Used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT w/ Texas Edition

Used 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT w/ Texas Edition Lincoln NE 68521

Passport

Used 2021 Honda Passport Sport

Used 2021 Honda Passport Sport Lincoln NE 68521

Sport

Jeep

Compass

Used 2021 Jeep Compass Sport

Used 2021 Jeep Compass Sport Lincoln NE 68521

MAZDA

MAZDA3

PWR Sliding Moonroof, In-dash 6-disc CD Changer & Bose Audio Pkg

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Used 2010 MAZDA MAZDA3 s Sport Lincoln NE 68521

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Aspen

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Used 2007 Chrysler Aspen Limited Columbus NE 68601

Focus

Used 2013 Ford Focus SE

Used 2013 Ford Focus SE Norfolk NE 68701

MAZDA5

Popular Equipment Pkg

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Used 2010 MAZDA MAZDA5 Sport w/ Popular Equipment Pkg Columbus NE 68601

Used 2007 Jeep Compass Sport

Used 2007 Jeep Compass Sport Norfolk NE 68701

Compact Crew Cab

Colorado

LPO, Black Bowtie Emblem Package

Used 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2

Used 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Lincoln NE 68521

LTZ Plus Package

Enhanced Driver Alert Package

Used 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 w/ LTZ Plus Package

Used 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71 w/ LTZ Plus Package Lincoln NE 68521

LTZ Z71

F150

Used 2006 Ford F150 STX

Used 2006 Ford F150 STX Columbus NE 68601

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S 500

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Used 2003 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC Lincoln NE 68521

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Cadillac

Used 2023 Cadillac XT5 Luxury

Used 2023 Cadillac XT5 Luxury Lincoln NE 68521

Rendezvous

CXL Luxury Package

Memory Package

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Used 2007 Buick Rendezvous CXL w/ CXL Luxury Package Columbus NE 68601

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Elantra

Preferred Equipment Pkg 3

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Used 2011 Hyundai Elantra GLS w/ Preferred Equipment Pkg 3 Norfolk NE 68701

Town & Country

25M Touring 25th Anniversary Pkg Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Entertainment Group #2

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Used 2009 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Columbus NE 68601

Touring

Grand Cherokee

Convenience Group

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Used 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo w/ Convenience Group Columbus NE 68601

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Used Cars for Sale

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Used cars for sale under $5,000 near you. Find affordable budget sedans, coupes, minivans, or SUVs for $5k or less.

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in Columbus, NE - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

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. 
<ol>
 <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
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-3000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $3,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Cheap Trucks Under $5,000</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/truck/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used SUVs
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $5,000</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $20,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-25000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $25,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-30000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $30,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $10,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/awd-4wd/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">AWD Cars Under $20,000</a></li>
 <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
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $5,000</a></li>
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-15000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $15,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Convertibles
<ul> 
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-5000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $5,000</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $10,000</a></li>
 <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>

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

Search from 21 for sale, including a Used 1990 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Extended Cab, a Used 1999 Ford F350 XLT, and a Used 1999 GMC Yukon 4WD 4-Door w/ Cold-Climate Pkg ranging in price from $1,998 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 21 for sale under $5,000 near Columbus, NE, including a Used 1990 GMC Sierra 3500 4x4 Extended Cab, a Used 1999 Ford F350 XLT, and a Used 1999 GMC Yukon 4WD 4-Door w/ Cold-Climate Pkg ranging in price from $1,998 to $5,000.

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