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Used cars for $5,000 can offer safe and reliable transportation. These models did well in CR Tests when new and earned out Recommended status. Years later, they’ve held up with few reliability issues; even after eclipsing the 100,000-mile mark.
Great video
Great Job, CR. In tough economic times, this is news we can use.
Good luck finding any of these for under 5k
Facts in my area for 5k you mostly find high mileage not well taken care of junk
Exactly what I was thinking 😂
You can, just never at a stealership.
More of this
I like this series focused on used vehicles. New cars are extremely overpriced. Just greedy companies making higher profits every year.
Econ 101: Supply vs Demand sets prices.
If your skillset is in demand, are you going to turn down the higher pay??
If your used car or house becomes sought after, will you refuse the buyers offering you that money??
Thank you for focusing on lower cost cars.
Cars are designed to break down after 150k