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Mass Auto World Inc

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Used 2014 Jeep Patriot Sport SUV 4D

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335xi

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Used 2008 BMW 335xi Sedan Worcester MA 01601

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Impreza

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Versa

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Used 2012 Nissan Versa SV Methuen MA 01844

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Used 2011 Chevrolet Cruze LS Portsmouth NH 03801

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8-Cylinder

Used 2006 Ford E350 Super Duty Passenger XL Van 3D

Ford

E-350 and Econoline 350

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Used 2006 Ford E-350 and Econoline 350 XL Peabody MA 01960

Dodge

Dart

Used 2015 Dodge Dart SXT

Used 2015 Dodge Dart SXT Danville NH 03819

Altima

Used 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

Used 2012 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Danville NH 03819

2.5 S

6-Cylinder

Traverse

License Plate Bracket, Front Mounting Package

Used 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS

Used 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LS Danville NH 03819

Used 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS Sedan 4D

Hyundai

Sonata

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Used 2008 Hyundai Sonata GLS Quincy MA 02169

Buick

LaCrosse

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Used 2007 Buick LaCrosse CXS Danville NH 03819

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ES 330

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Used 2011 MAZDA CX-7 i Sport SUV 4D

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i Sport

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Odyssey

Used 2001 Honda Odyssey EX

Used 2001 Honda Odyssey EX Marlborough MA 01752

Flexible Fuel

Used 2012 Ford Escape XLT Sport Utility 4D

Escape

202A Equipment Group Order Code

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Used 2012 Ford Escape XLT Medford MA 02153

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MAZDA6

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Used 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6 i Grand Touring Hopkinton MA 01748

i Grand Touring

Used 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT Sport Utility 4D

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Used 2011 Chevrolet Traverse LT w/ LPO, 'HIT The Road' Package Worcester MA 01601

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Used 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S w/ Convenience Pkg

Used 2012 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S w/ Convenience Pkg Manchester NH 03109

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Used 2010 BMW 5 Series 535i xDrive Sedan 4D

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Used 2010 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan

Used 2010 BMW 535i xDrive Sedan Norfolk MA 02056

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Used 2004 Ford Mustang Premium Convertible 2D

Mustang

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Used 2004 Ford Mustang Premium Dunstable MA 01827

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Used 2004 BMW 330xi Sedan

Used 2004 BMW 330xi Sedan Burlington MA 01803

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Used 2006 Audi A6 3.2 Abington MA 02351

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Used 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Boston MA 02115

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Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group

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Used 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Truck SLT w/ Trailer Tow Group Sudbury MA 01776

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Used 2011 Toyota Prius Five Hampton Falls NH 03844

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Used 2004 Dodge Dakota 2WD Club Cab w/ Tire & Handling Group

Used 2004 Dodge Dakota 2WD Club Cab w/ Tire & Handling Group Hudson NH 03051

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Accord

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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 Salem, NH - 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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</ul>

Used Trucks
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 <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-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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 <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 147 for sale, including a Used 2001 Honda Odyssey EX, a Used 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5, and a Used 2004 BMW 330xi Sedan ranging in price from $650 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 147 for sale under $5,000 near Salem, NH, including a Used 2001 Honda Odyssey EX, a Used 2002 Toyota 4Runner SR5, and a Used 2004 BMW 330xi Sedan ranging in price from $650 to $5,000.

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