What used car would you buy for less than $10k?

[Anonymous]

My husband lost his job over the summer so we downsized to one car. We did well selling his car- sold it for more than we bought it for 2 years ago! We are left with a 2017 highlander that we plan to keep for a long time. We’ve done ok on one car but it’s looking like with job situations for both of us we will need a second car. We don’t live in DC area anymore.
We have about 8-10k to spend (don’t want to get a loan). What would you buy?

[Anonymous]

It totally depends on if you need AWD. if yes, the CRV or rav 4. If not then smaller Toyota or Honda.

[Anonymous]

Toyota Corolla

[Anonymous]

Another old Toyota or Honda. Do not get a car loan if you can avoid it!

[Anonymous]

Honda Civic 2008-2010 ex under 100k miles.

I just sold my 08 Civic EX that had 80k miles for 7k.

Very nice easy to get a relatively low mileage Civic ex sedan that’s been babied/garaged for under 10k that still drives tight.

[Anonymous]

What about in a place like Boston with significant snow? My buddy is a grad student in Boston and wants a car for local errands and road trips around the Northeast (skiing, driving to ME/NH/VT on the weekends for hiking, drive to Montreal, Cape Cod, etc.)

I told him to look for a RAV4, but not sure he can get a reliable one in that price range.

[Anonymous]

My Honda Civic was just under $10K. 6 years later still running well. I’ve put no tires, batteries and bulbs in the brake lights and headlamps.

[Anonymous]

If you come across a Scion, any model, they were the budget division of Toyota. We have 2 still running 15+ years later.

[Anonymous]

Jeep Wrangler TJ (97-00 will be in that range)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about in a place like Boston with significant snow? My buddy is a grad student in Boston and wants a car for local errands and road trips around the Northeast (skiing, driving to ME/NH/VT on the weekends for hiking, drive to Montreal, Cape Cod, etc.)

I told him to look for a RAV4, but not sure he can get a reliable one in that price range.

Can he find an old AWD Subaru? Those things last forever.

[Anonymous]

you will have a hard time finding something decent right now - the same reason you were able to get a good deal selling your DH's car will work against you buying. toyota or honda, 2008 and up, 100k and down, if you can find one

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What about in a place like Boston with significant snow? My buddy is a grad student in Boston and wants a car for local errands and road trips around the Northeast (skiing, driving to ME/NH/VT on the weekends for hiking, drive to Montreal, Cape Cod, etc.)

I told him to look for a RAV4, but not sure he can get a reliable one in that price range.

Can he find an old AWD Subaru? Those things last forever.

This is my plan for my daughter as soon as she gets her permit. Price these out a few months ago and you could definitely get one for under 10 grand.

[Anonymous]

Honda Civic. Bought a 2006 model in 2011 for 5k, great car.

[Anonymous]

I recently purchased a used vehicle and what a headache the used car buying market is now‼️
It is the worst!!

I also recommend a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla but prices are sky high now due to the chip shortage.
I was looking for a Honda Civic for 10G under 100,000 miles but could not find a thing. (This was in July.)

I ended up paying $13,700 for a ‘12 Civic w/70,000 miles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I recently purchased a used vehicle and what a headache the used car buying market is now‼️
It is the worst!!

I also recommend a Honda Civic or a Toyota Corolla but prices are sky high now due to the chip shortage.
I was looking for a Honda Civic for 10G under 100,000 miles but could not find a thing. (This was in July.)

I ended up paying $13,700 for a ‘12 Civic w/70,000 miles.

+1 everything will low mileage is super expensive. I bought a 2007 honda civic with 178K at the end of 2020. It was from a friend and I paid 2K. I've thought about trading up for something with lower mileage but I"m not seeing any deals.