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Used 2014 Dodge Avenger SE

Used 2014 Dodge Avenger SE Mount Vernon OH 43050

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INFINITI

FX35

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Hands-Free Pkg

Used 2008 INFINITI FX35 AWD w/ Touring Pkg

Used 2008 INFINITI FX35 AWD w/ Touring Pkg Grove City OH 43123

Cargo

8-Cylinder

Ford

E-250 and Econoline 250

Used 2013 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250

Used 2013 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 Columbus OH 43228

6-Cylinder Turbo

535xi

Used 2008 BMW 535xi Sedan

Used 2008 BMW 535xi Sedan Columbus OH 43228

Compact

4-Cylinder

Focus

Used 2012 Ford Focus SEL

Used 2012 Ford Focus SEL Mansfield OH 44906

Fusion

302A Equipment Group Order Code

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SEL

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SEL Mansfield OH 44906

202A Equipment Group Order Code

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SE

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SE Grove City OH 43123

Fullsize

Expedition

Used 2006 Ford Expedition Limited

Used 2006 Ford Expedition Limited Findlay OH 45840

Limited

Toyota

RAV4

Used 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD

Used 2011 Toyota RAV4 4WD Mansfield OH 44906

Sport

Convertible

Mustang

Used 2008 Ford Mustang Premium

Used 2008 Ford Mustang Premium Grove City OH 43123

Premium

Lexus

ES 330

Used 2006 Lexus ES 330

Used 2006 Lexus ES 330 Grove City OH 43123

MAZDA

MAZDA6

Used 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6 i Sport Value Edition

Used 2008 MAZDA MAZDA6 i Sport Value Edition Columbus OH 43230

i Sport Value Edition

Subcompact

Hatchback

Used 2008 Toyota Yaris S Hatchback 2D

Yaris

Used 2008 Toyota Yaris S

Used 2008 Toyota Yaris S Columbus OH 43221

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Flexible Seating Group

Used 2012 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Flexible Seating Group

Used 2012 Dodge Journey SXT w/ Flexible Seating Group Grove City OH 43123

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L-Series

Used 2004 Saturn L-Series L300

Used 2004 Saturn L-Series L300 Dayton OH 45402

L300

Sequoia

Used 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5

Used 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5 Columbus OH 43231

Used 2013 Dodge Avenger SE

Used 2013 Dodge Avenger SE Findlay OH 45840

Wagon

Used 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Sport Wagon 4D

Chrysler

PT Cruiser

Used 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Used 2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Columbus OH 43230

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Silverado 1500

Light Duty Power Package

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Used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Extended Cab w/ Light Duty Power Package

Used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Extended Cab w/ Light Duty Power Package Dayton OH 45402

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Used 2005 Honda Accord EX-L Sedan 4D

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Accord

Used 2005 Honda Accord EX-L

Used 2005 Honda Accord EX-L Columbus OH 43206

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Sierra 1500

Used 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 SL

Used 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 SL Dayton OH 45402

Manual

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Sonata

Used 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited

Used 2013 Hyundai Sonata Limited Columbus OH 43231

Used 2006 Ford Fusion SE Sedan 4D

Used 2006 Ford Fusion SE

Used 2006 Ford Fusion SE Hilliard OH 43026

Coupe

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Used 2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS

Used 2008 Hyundai Tiburon GS Bellefontaine OH 43311

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Used 2013 Kia Rio LX w/ PWR Pkg

Used 2013 Kia Rio LX w/ PWR Pkg Columbus OH 43228

Used 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE Sport Utility 4D

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Pathfinder

Leather Pkg

Premium Pkg

Used 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE w/ Leather Pkg

Used 2008 Nissan Pathfinder SE w/ Leather Pkg Columbus OH 43221

RX 330

Used 2004 Lexus RX 330 AWD

Used 2004 Lexus RX 330 AWD Grove City OH 43123

Used 2003 Ford Taurus SES Sedan 4D

Taurus

Used 2003 Ford Taurus SES

Used 2003 Ford Taurus SES Columbus OH 43235

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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 Marion, 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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</ul>

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>
 <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-20000" target="_blank">Trucks Under $20,000</a></li>
 <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>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/suv-crossover/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">SUVs Under $10,000</a></li>
 <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>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/van-minivan/cars-under-10000" target="_blank">Vans and Minivans Under $10,000</a></li>
 <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 221 for sale, including a Used 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 SL, a Used 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5, and a Used 2003 Ford Taurus SES ranging in price from $1,400 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 221 for sale under $5,000 near Marion, OH, including a Used 1996 GMC Sierra 1500 SL, a Used 2001 Toyota Sequoia SR5, and a Used 2003 Ford Taurus SES ranging in price from $1,400 to $5,000.

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2008 BMW 535xi

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