A 2024 Guide to the Best Used Cars in San Diego under $5000

There isn’t one consensus for the best used car. It depends on your needs and your wallet. But for under $5,000 there are solid options, especially if you’re willing to do some research on older cars.

Best Used Cars According to the Experts

There are great resources out there that provide information about different cars, including their specifications, features, performance, and reviews from experts and owners.

These knowledgeable websites are designed to help used car buyers make informed decisions when purchasing a used car under $5,000. Express Auto Auction often has these low-priced, high-rated cars available for bidding every week.

Kelley Blue Book - Top Cars under $5,000

1. 2007 Toyota Camry
2. 2007 Honda Accord
3. 2008 Toyota Corolla
4. 2008 Honda Civic
5. 2008 Ford Ranger

U.S. News - Used Cars under $5,000

1. 2011 Mazda Mazda2
2. 2009 Honda Fit
3. 2009 Scion tC
4. 2009 Scion xB
5. 2009 Mercury Sable

Car and Driver - Best Used Cars under $5,000

1. Acura TSX
2. BMW 5-Series Wagon
3. Buick Park Avenue
4. Ford F-150
5. Ford Ranger

Trusted Choice - Cars under $5,000

1. Toyota Camry, 2002-2006
2. Toyota Sienna, 2004-2010
3. Fiat 500, 2008-2015
4. Ford Escape, 2001-2007
5. Ford Focus, 2008-2011

Does this align with our auction data of what people are buying in San Diego, though?

Express Auto Auction has a number of these well-rated used cars under $5,000 in upcoming auctions, like Toyota, Honda, and Ford.

Popular Cars in San Diego

At Express Auto Auction we have some of the most popular cars in our inventory. Our most sold cars by make are Toyota, Honda, and Ford.

Browse Express Auto Auction Toyota Inventory

Browse Express Auto Auction Honda Inventory

Browse Express Auto Auction Ford Inventory

What Should You Expect From Used Cars Under $5,000?

For some of the best used cars, including Toyota, Honda, and Ford, expect, with regular oil changes, and safe driving, to hit mileages upwards of 200,000 or more, especially when you are looking at cars for under $5,000.

It’s always a good idea to kick the tires of a used car and have an inspection before you buy. At Express Auto Auction we often see bidders bring along a mechanic to look at specific items on these used cars.

Take a look at the Express Auto Auction calendar.

Why Buy Cars from an Auction? 

If you’re searching for used cars under $5,000 near you, have you considered an auto auction? You might be asking yourself, aren’t auctions for broken-down cars that are only good for parts?

Not at all, Express Auto Auction in San Diego is a great choice for your next low priced used car.

We usually get more for your trade in than Carmax. And our customer service is superior to Carvana.

Don’t worry about buying a car from our auction. Check us out.

Did you know we partner with CARS, an official partner to over 8,000 charities nationwide! When you bid on and buy a car at Express Auto Auction a portion of the sale goes to charity!

Check it out! (https://careasy.org/choose-a-nonprofit/state/california)

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