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BMW of Monterey

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Stevens Creek BMW

Dino Motors

ENZO'S MOTORS

Capitol Toyota (CA)

Spider

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Sedan

6-Cylinder

Gasoline

Used 2000 BMW 3 Series 323i Sedan 4D

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Used 2000 BMW 323i Sedan

Used 2000 BMW 323i Sedan San Jose CA 95131

Fullsize Extended Cab

Truck

8-Cylinder

Used 1995 Ford F150 Super Cab Long Bed

Ford

F150

Used 1995 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab

Used 1995 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab Seaside CA 93955

2WD SuperCab

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Sport Utility

AWD4WD

4-Cylinder Turbo

Volkswagen

Tiguan

Used 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S

Used 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan S Seaside CA 93955

Automatic

Jetta

Panoramic Sunroof Package

Black Wheel Package

Used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE w/ Panoramic Sunroof Package

Used 2024 Volkswagen Jetta SE w/ Panoramic Sunroof Package Seaside CA 93955

4-Cylinder

Subaru

Crosstrek

Popular Package #4A

Used 2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5i Limited w/ Popular Package #4A

Used 2025 Subaru Crosstrek 2.5i Limited w/ Popular Package #4A Seaside CA 93955

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Outback

Popular Package #2

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Touring w/ Popular Package #2

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Touring w/ Popular Package #2 Seaside CA 93955

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Legacy

Used 2025 Subaru Legacy Limited

Used 2025 Subaru Legacy Limited Seaside CA 93955

Limited

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Touring

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Touring Seaside CA 93955

Used 2005 Acura TL 3.2 Sedan 4D

Acura

Used 2005 Acura TL

Used 2005 Acura TL San Jose CA 95126

Subcompact

Used 2011 Chevrolet Aveo LT Sedan 4D

Chevrolet

Aveo

Used 2011 Chevrolet Aveo LT

Used 2011 Chevrolet Aveo LT San Jose CA 95127

Hatchback

Hybrid

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Toyota

Prius

Used 2005 Toyota Prius

Used 2005 Toyota Prius Morgan Hill CA 95037

Used 2011 Nissan Sentra S Sedan 4D

Nissan

Sentra

Used 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S

Used 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 S Santa Cruz CA 95060

2.0 S

Minivan

Used 2008 Honda Odyssey LX Minivan 4D

Honda

Odyssey

Used 2008 Honda Odyssey LX

Used 2008 Honda Odyssey LX San Jose CA 95148

Maxima

Used 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE

Used 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE San Jose CA 95136

Manual

Used 2003 Jaguar S-Type Sedan 4D

Jaguar

S-TYPE

Used 2003 Jaguar S-TYPE 4.2

Used 2003 Jaguar S-TYPE 4.2 Santa Cruz CA 95062

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Subaru Certified Pre-Owned

Certified 2024 Subaru Legacy Limited

Certified 2024 Subaru Legacy Limited Seaside CA 93955

5-Cylinder

Used 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Sedan 4D

Used 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5

Used 2007 Volkswagen Jetta 2.5 Campbell CA 95008

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Wilderness Seaside CA 93955

Wilderness

Quest

(V01) 3.5 SL Special Edto Pkg

(S01) Seat Pkg

Used 2006 Nissan Quest SL w/ (V01) 3.5 SL Special Edto Pkg

Used 2006 Nissan Quest SL w/ (V01) 3.5 SL Special Edto Pkg Salinas CA 93907

Used 2005 Toyota Corolla CE Sedan 4D

Corolla

Used 2005 Toyota Corolla CE

Used 2005 Toyota Corolla CE San Jose CA 95192

Used 2008 Toyota Prius Standard Hatchback 4D

Used 2008 Toyota Prius

Used 2008 Toyota Prius Los Gatos CA 95033

Popular Package #1A

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Premium w/ Popular Package #1A

Used 2025 Subaru Outback Premium w/ Popular Package #1A Seaside CA 93955

Premium

750Li

Used 2006 BMW 750Li

Used 2006 BMW 750Li Seaside CA 93955

Wagon

Used 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium Wagon 4D

Mercury

Sable

Used 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium

Used 2000 Mercury Sable LS Premium Watsonville CA 95076

LS Premium

Used 2003 MAZDA Tribute ES Sport Utility 4D

MAZDA

Tribute

Used 2003 MAZDA Tribute ES

Used 2003 MAZDA Tribute ES San Jose CA 95132

Convertible

Chrysler

Sebring

Used 2002 Chrysler Sebring GTC

Used 2002 Chrysler Sebring GTC Seaside CA 93955

Used 2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS Hatchback 4D

Golf

Used 2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS

Used 2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS San Jose CA 95125

INFINITI

FX35

Premium Pkg

Used 2003 INFINITI FX35 2WD w/ Premium Pkg

Used 2003 INFINITI FX35 2WD w/ Premium Pkg Santa Clara CA 95051

Used 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Sedan 4D

Fusion

Used 2008 Ford Fusion SEL

Used 2008 Ford Fusion SEL San Jose CA 95120

Electric

Leaf

Premium Package

Floor Mats & Cargo Area Mat w/Premium Package

Used 2015 Nissan Leaf SL w/ Premium Package

Used 2015 Nissan Leaf SL w/ Premium Package San Jose CA 95050

Used 2008 Volvo V70 3.2 Wagon 4D

Volvo

Used 2008 Volvo V70

Used 2008 Volvo V70 San Jose CA 95124

Used 2005 Honda CR-V SE Sport Utility 4D

CR-V

Used 2005 Honda CR-V EX

Used 2005 Honda CR-V EX Santa Cruz CA 95062

Used 2004 Toyota Prius Sedan 4D

Used 2004 Toyota Prius

Used 2004 Toyota Prius San Jose CA 95125

Fullsize

Flexible Fuel

Used 2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ Sedan 4D

Impala

Used 2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ

Used 2009 Chevrolet Impala LTZ San Jose CA 95154

Cypress Coast Subaru

Monterey - Salinas

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 Salinas, CA - 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> 
 <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-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>
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 <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-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 45 for sale, including a Used 1995 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab, a Used 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE, and a Used 2000 BMW 323i Sedan ranging in price from $1,500 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 45 for sale under $5,000 near Salinas, CA, including a Used 1995 Ford F150 2WD SuperCab, a Used 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE, and a Used 2000 BMW 323i Sedan ranging in price from $1,500 to $5,000.

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