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Used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 Extended Cab SLT Pickup 4D 6 1/2 ft

Used

Sierra 1500

Professional Package

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Used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT w/ Professional Package

Used 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT w/ Professional Package Cygnet OH 43413

Automatic

Compact Extended Cab

6-Cylinder

Used 2002 Chevrolet S10 Extended Cab Pickup

Chevrolet

S10 Pickup

Comfort Convenience Pkg

Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Comfort Convenience Pkg

Used 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Comfort Convenience Pkg Findlay OH 45840

4x4 Extended Cab

Sport

Convertible

Used 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Spyder Convertible 2D

Mitsubishi

Eclipse

Used 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS

Used 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS Grover Hill OH 45849

Midsize

Coupe

6-Cylinder Supercharged

Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo Supercharged Ss Dale Earnhardt "Intimidator" Special Edition Package

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Used 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS w/ Preferred Equipment Group

Used 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS w/ Preferred Equipment Group Bellefontaine OH 43311

Minivan

Flexible Fuel

Chrysler

Town & Country

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Used 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring

Used 2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring Minster OH 45865

Touring

Subcompact

Sedan

4-Cylinder

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Used 2015 Kia Rio LX

Used 2015 Kia Rio LX Findlay OH 45840

Used 2016 Kia Rio EX

Used 2016 Kia Rio EX Findlay OH 45840

Fullsize Regular Cab

Fleet Group

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Used 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL w/ Fleet Group

Used 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL w/ Fleet Group Fostoria OH 44830

Wagon

Subaru

Legacy

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Used 1997 Subaru Legacy L

Used 1997 Subaru Legacy L Findlay OH 45840

Compact

Sport Utility

Mercury

Mariner

Used 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier

Used 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier Saint Marys OH 45885

Premier

Ford

Fusion

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Used 2014 Ford Fusion S

Used 2014 Ford Fusion S Findlay OH 45840

Cargo

Transit Connect

Used 2016 Ford Transit Connect XL

Used 2016 Ford Transit Connect XL Sidney OH 45365

Volkswagen

Routan

Used 2013 Volkswagen Routan SE

Used 2013 Volkswagen Routan SE Saint Marys OH 45885

Jeep

Liberty

28B Sport Customer Preferred Order Selection Pkg

Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport

Used 2005 Jeep Liberty Sport Saint Marys OH 45885

Hatchback

Hybrid

Hybrid Gas/Electric

Toyota

Prius

Used 2013 Toyota Prius One

Used 2013 Toyota Prius One Van Wert OH 45891

Equinox

Vehicle Interface Package

Used 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Vehicle Interface Package

Used 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LT w/ Vehicle Interface Package Van Wert OH 45891

Fiesta

301A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Fiesta SES w/ 301A Rapid Spec Order Code

Used 2011 Ford Fiesta SES w/ 301A Rapid Spec Order Code Piqua OH 45356

Manual

Fullsize Crew Cab

6-Cylinder Turbo

F150

Equipment Group 302A Luxury

Used 2014 Ford F150 XLT w/ Equipment Group 302A Luxury

Used 2014 Ford F150 XLT w/ Equipment Group 302A Luxury Continental OH 45831

Luxury

Used 2004 Lexus IS 300 Sedan 4D

Lexus

IS 300

Used 2004 Lexus IS 300

Used 2004 Lexus IS 300 Lima OH 45801

Patriot

Sun/Sound Group

Used 2013 Jeep Patriot Latitude w/ Sun/Sound Group

Used 2013 Jeep Patriot Latitude w/ Sun/Sound Group Defiance OH 43512

Latitude

Saturn

Convenience Package

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Used 2009 Saturn Vue Red Line w/ Convenience Package

Used 2009 Saturn Vue Red Line w/ Convenience Package Urbana OH 43078

Red Line

Used 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier Sport Utility 4D

Mountaineer

Used 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier

Used 2008 Mercury Mountaineer Premier Ada OH 45810

Terrain

Used 2012 GMC Terrain SLE w/ Convenience Package

Used 2012 GMC Terrain SLE w/ Convenience Package Defiance OH 43512

Honda

Accord

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Used 2010 Honda Accord LX

Used 2010 Honda Accord LX Bellefontaine OH 43311

Pontiac

Vibe

Preferred Package

Premium Monotone Package

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Used 2007 Pontiac Vibe w/ Preferred Package

Used 2007 Pontiac Vibe w/ Preferred Package Van Wert OH 45891

Malibu

Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS

Used 2013 Chevrolet Malibu LS Saint Marys OH 45885

Lima

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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 Lima, OH - 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 SUVs
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</ul>

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

Used Minivans
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</ul>

Used Convertibles
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</ul>

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

Search from 42 for sale, including a Used 1997 Subaru Legacy L, a Used 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL w/ Fleet Group, and a Used 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Comfort Convenience Pkg ranging in price from $2,495 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 42 for sale under $5,000 near Lima, OH, including a Used 1997 Subaru Legacy L, a Used 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 SL w/ Fleet Group, and a Used 2002 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4x4 Extended Cab w/ Comfort Convenience Pkg ranging in price from $2,495 to $5,000.

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