The best used cars for under $5,000

reizasanux

01 Apr 2015, 07:06

Buying a new car can be stressful—not to mention—expensive. Perhaps it’s stressful because it’s expensive. Either way, buying a new car can be tough. Many would-be-buyers opt to buy used to save some money. Even then, the cost can sometimes be higher than you’re willing to pay. Many mistakenly believe that by setting a lower maximum cost, they rule out cars of high quality. That isn’t always the case. Here’s a look at ten of the best used cars that you can get for around $5,000 or less.

1. Late 90s Jeep Wrangler. A late 90s Jeep Wrangler with about 100,000 miles on it shouldn’t cost more than 5,000 dollars. This is the perfect choice if you’re looking for something a little rugged that will age well.
2. Fiat 850 Sport Spider. If a roadster is what you’re looking for, then this car could be for you. It’s far from the fastest car on the road but the price is hard to pass up.
3. 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX. Though not the most reliable car, it does get 27 miles per gallon on the freeway and boasts 227 horse power. It’s also all-wheel drive and has a manual transmission which makes it fun to drive.
4. 1983 Chrysler Imperial. Though it’s one of the oldest cars on this list, it’s also one of the fastest. The Chrysler Imperial has been unpopular ever since, but if you get an ’83, you’re pretty safe.
5. 1999 Honda Civic Si. The Honda Civic is the go-to car for reliability. It will easily last you beyond 200,000 miles, perhaps 300,000. It’s far from the most powerful car you can get for $5,000, but it’s worth it when you consider how long it can last.
6. 2005 Dodge Magnum. Probably the closest you can get to a muscle-car for under $5,000. You’ll have to do some looking to find one priced that low however.
7. 2004 Mazda RX-8. Not an ideal choice if you want great gas mileage, but it’s a lot of fun to drive.
8. 2002 Chevy Silverado. If a truck is what interests you, then you can’t go wrong with a 2002 Chevy Silverado. Look for one with a V-8 if you can.
9. Land Rover Discovery II. Again, not the most reliable vehicle on the list. But if an SUV is what you’re looking for, this is probably as safe a choice you can find for under $5,000.
10. Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon. If you want something a little out-of-the-ordinary, consider this early 80s station wagon.
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Halvar

01 Apr 2015, 09:02

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Madhias
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01 Apr 2015, 09:04

Thanks for this interesting list, bot. I am going to buy now a 1983 Chrysler Imperial. Only because the cockpit looks really cool! I am only wondering where to buy here in Europe...

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HzFaq

01 Apr 2015, 09:15

I've been driving for close to 10 years and I don't think I've spent £5k total on all the cars I've ever owned...

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Compgeke

01 Apr 2015, 09:17

Wait, where the hell am I to find a Fiat 850? Only ones on Craigslist are 128s. Further more, why would I want that or a Land Rover? I'm buying a car to drive, not repair.

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HAL

01 Apr 2015, 09:36

I would opt for the DeLorean, great car, and great for offroad as well.
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fohat
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01 Apr 2015, 14:38

I am on my 3rd Toyota Camry. From the mid-1990s through the early 2000s they are quite solid and dependable.

Get the 4-cylinder, it is fast enough and provides bulletproof reliability.

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kbdfr
The Tiproman

01 Apr 2015, 14:51

Not sure why we should answer a post from someone obviously just advertising a car blog.
Why not, on the contrary, visit them and submerge them with keyboard posts? :twisted:

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scottc

01 Apr 2015, 14:55

Cars are boring, I prefer BATTLESHIPS

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bhtooefr

01 Apr 2015, 14:57

They're not advertising the blog, they're advertising an insurance agency (that's what the phone number is for).

AOL doesn't need to resort to spamming to promote Autoblog.

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kbdfr
The Tiproman

01 Apr 2015, 15:00

bhtooefr wrote: They're not advertising the blog, they're advertising an insurance agency (that's what the phone number is for). […]
I confess I hadn't read the whole post with due attention :lol:
Well, it would be fine if one of the mods could edit the post and delete the phone number :mrgreen:

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SL89

01 Apr 2015, 15:12

fohat wrote:I am on my 3rd Toyota Camry. From the mid-1990s through the early 2000s they are quite solid and dependable.

Get the 4-cylinder, it is fast enough and provides bulletproof reliability.
96 Camry Wagon V6. 30+ mpg since I put tires with low rolling resistance on it.

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bhtooefr

01 Apr 2015, 15:14

Myself, the best car I've owned for smiles per gallon (if not miles per gallon) as well as miles per dollar was a beat to hell and back salvage title 92 Miata.

So I ended up getting a nice 2000 Miata.

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webwit
Wild Duck

01 Apr 2015, 16:53

Did you get a good insurance for your car?

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Ascaii
The Beard

01 Apr 2015, 17:16

I guess we can use this for the second DT t-shirt design. Memories :D
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seebart
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01 Apr 2015, 17:28

scottc wrote:Cars are boring, I prefer BATTLESHIPS

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Damn right!

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Muirium
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01 Apr 2015, 17:33

I like our anti-spam measures here. But I want I can haz spamburger too!

andrewjoy

01 Apr 2015, 18:19

seebart wrote:
scottc wrote:
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No Ansi conversion ? For shame!

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seebart
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01 Apr 2015, 18:23

Nah, leave the battleship the way it was built. No shame. I imagine these are also somewhat more rare in ISO. That one came from the Dresden rust master but was mint for some strange reason. No rust, no filth, almost like new.

andrewjoy

01 Apr 2015, 18:34

i have case envy :P mine has a few cracks, keep meaning to paint it in industrial grey but never got around to it

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seebart
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01 Apr 2015, 18:53

but yours is an F right? This is an M from 89. This is the nicest M I own, including my SSK.

andrewjoy

01 Apr 2015, 20:05

yeh mines an F

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Ascaii
The Beard

01 Apr 2015, 20:11

mines a D

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seebart
Offtopicthority Instigator

01 Apr 2015, 20:27

Since "D" must be older than "F" I'd like to see that please Ascaii! Picture please of your model D. :D

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bhtooefr

01 Apr 2015, 23:47

Nobody wants to see Ascaii posting D pics.

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Ascaii
The Beard

02 Apr 2015, 00:14

Spoiler:
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7bit

14 Apr 2015, 22:55

If you take 5000 EUR, you can buy a Maserati from Italy.
:cool:
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bhtooefr

14 Apr 2015, 23:07

The thread title is the best used cars, not the worst used cars. :lol:

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7bit

14 Apr 2015, 23:41

A better car than a Maserati for less than 5000 EUR?
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