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Grand Cherokee

28K Limited Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

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Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited

Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Huntington NY 11743

Automatic

Limited

6-Cylinder

Gasoline

Liberty

Premium Sound Group

Used 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport w/ Premium Sound Group

Used 2008 Jeep Liberty Sport w/ Premium Sound Group Huntington NY 11743

Sport

26F Laredo Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

Used 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Huntington NY 11743

Laredo

Luxury

6-Cylinder Turbo

Diesel

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D

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ML 350

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC

Used 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Farmingdale NY 11735

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Sedan

Used 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Sedan 4D

Hyundai

Azera

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Used 2006 Hyundai Azera Limited Weehawken NJ 07086

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Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Adrenalin Sport Utility Pickup 4D

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Explorer Sport Trac

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4

Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4 New Hyde Park NY 11040

Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 Sedan 4D

S 500

Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500

Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Stamford CT 06901

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4-Cylinder

Used 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan 4D

Nissan

Altima

Convenience Pkg

Used 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL w/ Convenience Pkg

Used 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL w/ Convenience Pkg New Hyde Park NY 11040

2.5 SL

Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition Sport Utility 4D

Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited

Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Limited Lindenhurst NY 11757

Maxima

Navigation System Pkg

Platinum Edition Pkg

Used 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL w/ Navigation System Pkg

Used 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL w/ Navigation System Pkg Woodside NY 11377

3.5 SL

Used 2013 Dodge Journey Crew Sport Utility 4D

Dodge

Journey

Flexible Seating Group

Navigation & Sound Group I

Used 2013 Dodge Journey Crew w/ Flexible Seating Group

Used 2013 Dodge Journey Crew w/ Flexible Seating Group Sunnyside NY 11104

Crew

Minivan

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger Minivan 4D

Grand Caravan

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SE Bronx NY 10467

10-Cylinder

Used 2013 Ford E450 Super Duty Cutaway Cutaway Van 2D

E-450 and Econoline 450

PWR Locks & Windows Group

Used 2013 Ford E-450 and Econoline 450 Super Duty w/ PWR Locks & Windows Group

Used 2013 Ford E-450 and Econoline 450 Super Duty w/ PWR Locks & Windows Group Stamford CT 06901

Super Duty

Used 2008 Honda CR-V EX Sport Utility 4D

Honda

CR-V

Used 2008 Honda CR-V EX

Used 2008 Honda CR-V EX Far Rockaway NY 11691

4-Cylinder Turbo

Used 2011 Volkswagen CC Sport Sedan 4D

Volkswagen

Used 2011 Volkswagen CC Sport

Used 2011 Volkswagen CC Sport Brooklyn NY 11207

Used 2009 Honda Accord LX Sedan 4D

Accord

Used 2009 Honda Accord LX

Used 2009 Honda Accord LX Wantagh NY 11793

Used 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L Sport Utility 4D

Used 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L

Used 2007 Honda CR-V EX-L Islip NY 11751

EX-L

Compact

Sentra

Used 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S

Used 2008 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S Westbury NY 11590

2.0 S

Used 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited Sedan 4D

Elantra

Used 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited

Used 2006 Hyundai Elantra Limited West Islip NY 11795

Used 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro Sedan 4D

Audi

Used 2006 Audi A6 3.2

Used 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Westbury NY 11590

Used 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L Sport Utility 4D

Pilot

Used 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L

Used 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L Rye NY 10580

Fullsize

6-Cylinder Supercharged

Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala SS Sedan 4D

Chevrolet

Impala

Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala SS w/ Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala SS w/ Preferred Equipment Group Mount Vernon NY 10552

Used 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 Sport Utility 4D

Volvo

XC90

Used 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2

Used 2008 Volvo XC90 3.2 Englewood NJ 07631

Hatchback

Used 2011 Hyundai Accent GS Hatchback 2D

Accent

Premium Pkg 3

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Used 2011 Hyundai Accent GS w/ Premium Pkg 3 West New York NJ 07093

Used 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan 4D

Convenience Plus Pkg

Emergency Aid Pkg

Used 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S w/ Convenience Plus Pkg

Used 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S w/ Convenience Plus Pkg Bethpage NY 11714

2.5 S

Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Sedan 4D

Cruze

Connectivity Plus Cruise Package

Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT

Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LT Brooklyn NY 11201

5-Cylinder

Used 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE Sedan 4D

Jetta

Used 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE

Used 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SE Brooklyn NY 11230

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Passenger SXT Minivan 4D

Premium Group

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT w/ Premium Group

Used 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT w/ Premium Group West Babylon NY 11704

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Used Cars for Sale

Under $5,000

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 East Meadow, NY - 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. 
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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
<ul> 
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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>
</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-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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</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 115 for sale, including a Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500, a Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4, and a Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala SS w/ Preferred Equipment Group ranging in price from $700 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 115 for sale under $5,000 near East Meadow, NY, including a Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz S 500, a Used 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4, and a Used 2005 Chevrolet Impala SS w/ Preferred Equipment Group ranging in price from $700 to $5,000.

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