Cars for sale near me under $5000

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Year:2003Make:ToyotaModel:CamryBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:157 hp 2.4L I4Exterior color:BlueCombined gas mileage:25 MPGFuel type:GasolineInterior color:GrayTransmission:4-Speed AutomaticMileage:179,485NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedVIN:JTDBE32K130242665

Good response time
Jul 22, 2022
Quick easy process. No pressure sales.
Feb 26, 2022
Purchased a 2013 Ford Focus SE from Tracy at Big C and overall it was very smooth. They focus on lower priced cars so you can expect dings and scratches and the price reflects that. The car drives great so no complaints so far. Tracy is easy to deal with. We agreed on a deal, I called Geico to get the insurance and Tracy installed the NJ temp so I can drive it back to upstate NY. The whole thing took about 1 hour.
Umar Mukhtar
Jan 28, 2022

Year:2012Make:FordModel:FusionBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:240 hp 3L V6 Flex Fuel VehicleExterior color:BlueCombined gas mileage:24 MPGFuel type:Flex Fuel VehicleInterior color:Charcoal Black Leather InteriorTransmission:AutomaticMileage:144,352NHTSA overall safety rating:4Stock number:379006VIN:3FAHP0JG2CR379006

Great Car, very easy transaction. Nice people THANK YOU
robert
Apr 27, 2021
How i see it.Dealers find car cleans it parks attempts to sell it at what he claims below value.cars have missing parts air hose leads and he not willing to Hagle but 150 .00 .to buy a use car for 4500 and have to dish out additional 1200 in repairs and tires. not worth it.
Apr 20, 2021
Cars were in poor shape, didn't understand why I didn't want to buy a vehicle held together with zip ties.
Kristofer
Apr 2, 2021

2012 Chevrolet Cruze 2LT Sedan FWD

Year:2012Make:ChevroletModel:CruzeBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:138 hp 1.4L I4Exterior color:RedCombined gas mileage:31 MPGFuel type:GasolineInterior color:BlackTransmission:AutomaticMileage:145,183NHTSA overall safety rating:5Stock number:WEB345117VIN:1G1PG5SC3C7265367

Great dealer
Nov 5, 2022
Owner is very friendly and reliable. The whole transaction was smooth and the seller has great communication. Would do business with again.
Oct 17, 2022
Went to view and test drive the vehicles. They were dirty in side. So disgusting. The car had mismatched wheels and the sales man tried to sell the car for $700 more than i was listed for, even went as far as to say that he was had already lowered the price by $500. The lot was more like a mini junk yard.
Tyler
Oct 13, 2022

Year:2010Make:HondaModel:FitBody type:HatchbackDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:117 hp 1.5L I4Exterior color:SilverCombined gas mileage:30 MPGFuel type:GasolineTransmission:AutomaticMileage:167,816NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:2026VIN:JHMGE8H2XAC035180

Great car. And Mike’s a pleasure to work with
Doug
Aug 12, 2022
Very responsive , good interaction. No dealer fees!!!
Antricia
Apr 2, 2022
Great experience
Jim
Feb 17, 2022

2014 GMC Acadia SLT-1 AWD

Year:2014Make:GMCModel:AcadiaBody type:SUV / CrossoverDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:All-Wheel DriveEngine:288 hp 3.6L V6Exterior color:SilverCombined gas mileage:19 MPGFuel type:GasolineInterior color:Light TitaniumTransmission:AutomaticMileage:179,737NHTSA overall safety rating:5Stock number:Q-160698VIN:1GKKVRKD3EJ160698

Great service, great customer service. Will be back again.
Marie
Nov 28, 2022
Immediate response
Nov 1, 2022
It was great
Sep 18, 2022

Year:2009Make:smartModel:fortwoBody type:HatchbackDoors:2 doorsDrivetrain:Rear-Wheel DriveEngine:70 hp 1L I3Exterior color:RedFuel type:GasolineInterior color:BlackTransmission:5-Speed AutomaticMileage:80,426NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedVIN:WMEEJ31X19K246848

Every friendly folks. Just went with another car from another dealer
Nathan A
Dec 11, 2021
Bob was nice and knowledgeable. The one negative thing I have to say about the whole experience is he started talking politics. Many of the things he said were incorrect. I went for a car not a political speech.
Oct 17, 2021
Very nice and helpful
James
May 26, 2021

2009 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor

Year:2009Make:FordModel:Crown VictoriaBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Rear-Wheel DriveEngine:250 hp 4.6L V8 Flex Fuel VehicleExterior color:WhiteCombined gas mileage:20 MPGFuel type:Flex Fuel VehicleInterior color:BlackTransmission:AutomaticMileage:107,005NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:H1VIN:2FAHP71V99X134267

2011 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4WD

Year:2011Make:GMCModel:Yukon XLBody type:SUV / CrossoverDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Four-Wheel DriveEngine:320 hp 5.3L V8 Flex Fuel VehicleExterior color:SilverCombined gas mileage:18 MPGFuel type:Flex Fuel VehicleInterior color:BlackTransmission:6-Speed AutomaticMileage:219,259NHTSA overall safety rating:4Stock number:186885CJVIN:1GKS2KE30BR186885

The guys at Marty’s were very friendly and seemed like they were knowledgeable about the vehicles they had. I unfortunately didn’t purchase a car yet but I’m still watching their website.
Dec 19, 2022
Classic bait and switch! "We just sold the vehicle yesterday" but they will keep relisting the post.
Lee
Dec 9, 2022
Vehicles competitively priced with no BS Salespeople.
Nathan
Nov 30, 2022

2008 Lincoln Navigator 4WD

Year:2008Make:LincolnModel:NavigatorBody type:SUV / CrossoverDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Four-Wheel DriveEngine:300 hp 5.4L V8Exterior color:GrayFuel type:GasolineInterior color:BlackTransmission:6-Speed AutomaticMileage:192,293NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:J20583CJVIN:5LMFU28558LJ20583

I had a great time receiving information about this car and will look forward to meeting someone who could interest me in buying it!
Rik
Oct 3, 2022
Very helpful. So far I think the car was a great value. Efficient sale.
Jennifer
Sep 7, 2022
Fair honest and easy to to work with. My salesman Al was a very nice guy.
Aug 13, 2022

2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Year:2006Make:VolkswagenModel:JettaBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:100 hp 1.9L I4 DieselExterior color:GreenCombined gas mileage:34 MPGFuel type:DieselInterior color:Brown (Beige)Transmission:6-Speed AutomaticMileage:131,003NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:5061VIN:3VWRT71K76M040537

Great communication, very friendly and accommodating. Amy was so knowledgeable and helpful, we felt right at ease with her and her staff. We did purchase a 2004 Subaru Impreza from her and we’re very satisfied on how everything turned out.
Robyn
Nov 21, 2022
Very helpful and transparent about their vehicle selection and financing options. They specifically helped me identify pros and cons of the vehicles I was interested in. Their honesty and integrity are why I would return to Auto Hause.
Jul 9, 2022
I am flying from Texas to pick my new truck up. That good!
May 31, 2022

Year:2006Make:MazdaModel:MAZDA3Body type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:150 hp 2L I4Exterior color:SilverCombined gas mileage:28 MPGFuel type:GasolineInterior color:BlackTransmission:5-Speed ManualMileage:116,409NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:5074VIN:JM1BK12F261438628

it was great. didnt buy the car but they had good communication with us!
Grant
May 19, 2022
Did not purchase a vehicle but staff was very friendly and helpful.
Robert
Mar 23, 2022
Great people to work with.
Feb 27, 2022

Year:2012Make:NissanModel:LEAFBody type:HatchbackDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveExterior color:WhiteCombined gas mileage:100 MPGFuel type:ElectricInterior color:GrayTransmission:AutomaticMileage:41,996NHTSA overall safety rating:5Stock number:10007VIN:JN1AZ0CP8CT025270

2011 Chevrolet Impala LT Fleet FWD

Year:2011Make:ChevroletModel:ImpalaBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:211 hp 3.5L V6 Flex Fuel VehicleExterior color:SilverFuel type:Flex Fuel VehicleTransmission:4-Speed Automatic OverdriveMileage:147,617NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:D118507VIN:2G1WG5EK1B1118507

Nice small dealership, Friendly dealership, very attentive. Choose to work with another dealership due to financing in place.
Reginald
May 30, 2022
My experience was trouble. After lies and changing of down payment several times. I went to another dealer and found a younger car with last mileage. I do not trust these cash collectors. They,do not care to please the buyer.
Feb 4, 2022
Was great experience, easy , super friendly staff
Nov 23, 2021

Year:2002Make:HondaModel:CR-VBody type:SUV / CrossoverDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:All-Wheel DriveEngine:160 hp 2.4L I4Exterior color:SilverCombined gas mileage:22 MPGFuel type:GasolineInterior color:BlackTransmission:AutomaticMileage:185,473NHTSA overall safety rating:Not RatedStock number:078381VIN:JHLRD78842C078381

Very good information. Very nice responded fast
Patricia
Apr 10, 2022

2014 Chevrolet Cruze 1LT Sedan FWD

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Year:2014Make:ChevroletModel:CruzeBody type:SedanDoors:4 doorsDrivetrain:Front-Wheel DriveEngine:138 hp 1.4L I4Exterior color:SilverFuel type:GasolineInterior color:Jet BlackTransmission:6-Speed Automatic OverdriveMileage:164,420NHTSA overall safety rating:5Stock number:C2086DVIN:1G1PC5SBXE7117481

Great service and always responded to questions and messages.
Dec 4, 2022
Very helpful. Took extra pictures of frame. Response was quick.
Mike
Aug 26, 2022
Dealership answered me right away but kept emailing me to when can I come in? I kept telling them I'm in Alabama and they are in Kentucky so I'm wanting to go through online services.
Katherine
Jul 25, 2022

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What is the best car under 5000?

10 Best Used Cars Under $5,000.

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Where is the cheapest area to buy a car?

And the Cheapest State to Buy a Car is… New Hampshire is the overall winner in the cheapest state to buy a car race because of the state's super low registration fees, and no sales tax. Florida slides into second place with a diverse inventory, and car prices that are 10% below the national average.

How many miles is too much for a car?

What is considered high mileage on a car? Often, 100,000 miles is considered a cut-off point for used cars because older vehicles often start requiring more expensive and frequent maintenance when mileage exceeds 100,000.