Williams Chevrolet Honda

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Serra Ford Gaylord

Team Hodges

Baker Ford

Allen's Auto & RV

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Galvanek's

Spider

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Flexible Fuel

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E-250 and Econoline 250

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Used 2011 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 w/ Commercial Cargo Van Pkg

Used 2011 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 w/ Commercial Cargo Van Pkg Boyne City MI 49712

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Used 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Utility 4D

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Escalade ESV

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Used 2004 Cadillac Escalade ESV AWD Rogers City MI 49779

Compact

Hatchback

4-Cylinder Turbo

Used 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS Turbo Hatchback 4D

Volkswagen

Golf

Used 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS

Used 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS Hale MI 48739

Midsize

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4-Cylinder

Chrysler

PT Cruiser

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Used 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited

Used 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited Cadillac MI 49601

Limited

Sedan

Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 420 Sedan 4D

Mercedes-Benz

S 420

Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 420

Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 420 Petoskey MI 49770

6-Cylinder

Used 2012 Volvo XC90 3.2 Sport Utility 4D

Volvo

XC90

Used 2012 Volvo XC90 3.2

Used 2012 Volvo XC90 3.2 Howard City MI 49329

Used 2007 Saturn Aura XE Sedan 4D

Saturn

Aura

Used 2007 Saturn Aura XE

Used 2007 Saturn Aura XE Leroy MI 49655

Escape

Used 2012 Ford Escape XLT

Used 2012 Ford Escape XLT West Branch MI 48661

De Ville

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Used 2003 Cadillac De Ville DHS w/ Safety & Security Package

Used 2003 Cadillac De Ville DHS w/ Safety & Security Package Kalkaska MI 49646

Terrain

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Used 2011 GMC Terrain SLE

Used 2011 GMC Terrain SLE Kalkaska MI 49646

Fusion

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Used 2008 Ford Fusion SEL

Used 2008 Ford Fusion SEL Kalkaska MI 49646

Used 2007 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250

Used 2007 Ford E-250 and Econoline 250 Gaylord MI 49735

Used 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring

Used 2011 Chrysler 200 Touring Ludington MI 49431

Touring

Used 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited

Used 2011 Chrysler 200 Limited Cadillac MI 49601

Edge

Used 2013 Ford Edge Limited

Used 2013 Ford Edge Limited Kalkaska MI 49646

5-Cylinder

Passat

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Used 2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE

Used 2013 Volkswagen Passat 2.5 SE Cadillac MI 49601

2.5 SE

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SE

Used 2012 Ford Fusion SE Kalkaska MI 49646

Fullsize Regular Cab

Truck

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Silverado 2500

Snow Plow Prep Package

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Used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4x4 Regular Cab w/ Snow Plow Prep Package Petoskey MI 49770

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5-Cylinder Turbo

XC70

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Used 2004 Volvo XC70 Kalkaska MI 49646

Escalade

Used 2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD

Used 2005 Cadillac Escalade AWD Kalkaska MI 49646

Explorer

Used 2006 Ford Explorer XLS

Used 2006 Ford Explorer XLS Cadillac MI 49601

Used 2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury

Used 2012 Cadillac SRX Luxury Traverse City MI 49684

Focus

203A Equipment Group Order Code

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Used 2012 Ford Focus SE

Used 2012 Ford Focus SE Traverse City MI 49684

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Used 2014 GMC Acadia SLE

Used 2014 GMC Acadia SLE Traverse City MI 49684

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Used 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT w/ LT Preferred Equipment Group Mancelona MI 49659

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Used cars for sale under $5,000 near you. Find affordable budget sedans, coupes, minivans, or SUVs for $5k or less.

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me in Traverse City, MI - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

If you’re wanting to buy an affordable used car between <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-2000" target="_blank">$2,000</a> and $5,000, be prepared to do your due diligence, ask a lot of questions about the car's maintenance history and we'd suggest pay a trust-worthy mechanic to perform a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/how-do-you-get-pre-purchase-inspection-buying-used-car-257963" target="_blank">pre-purchase inspection</a>. Almost every car asking $5k or less will have between 100,000 and 275,000+ miles, could be between 10 and 25+ years old, have minor to serious cosmetic issues, and some may have slight body damage from an <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-a-car-thats-been-in-an-accident" target="_blank">accident</a> or two. If the car has a <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/rebuilt-title-vs-salvage-title-whats-difference-281474979846034" target="_blank">salvage or rebuilt title</a>, we would want to understand why that is. Be wary of the slightly used car with low miles but is selling for an unbelievably low price; a car deal that seems too good to be true usually is. When we looked through all the listed cars nationwide selling for $5,000 or less, we even found some that had been <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/should-you-buy-back-your-totaled-car" target="_blank">totaled</a>. Depending on the model year of the car you find, it may not have the safety capabilities which have become standard in newer cars; features such as traction control, stability control, head curtain airbags, or backup cameras, which became federally required starting with the 2018 model year. Models such as the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/nissan/altima" target="_blank">Nissan Altima</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/honda/civic" target="_blank">Honda Civic</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/ford/focus" target="_blank">Ford Focus</a>, <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/kia/optima" target="_blank">Kia Optima</a> and <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/toyota/camry" target="_blank">Toyota Camry</a> regularly appear on our $5,000 and under best affordable car lists. Our last tip: if you don't <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-finance">finance</a> your car, we’ve found that you may have leverage in your <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/car-negotiations-guide" target="_blank">negotiations</a> if you pay <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/buying-a-car-should-you-pay-with-cash-if-you-can-227481" target="_blank">all cash</a>.

Our editors have ranked the <a href="https://www.autotrader.com/car-shopping/10-best-used-cars-under-5000" target="_blank">best used cars for $5,000 or less</a>. Given the demand for a cheap $5,000 car, if you can't find these models in your local area, try expanding your search radius. This list was published in March 2025. 
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/chevrolet/malibu" target="_blank">2009 Chevrolet Malibu Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/chevrolet/sonic" target="_blank">2012 Chevrolet Sonic Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2012/ford/focus" target="_blank">2012 Ford Focus Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/ford/fusion" target="_blank">2009 Ford Fusion Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/nissan/sentra" target="_blank">2009 Nissan Sentra Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saab/9-3" target="_blank">2008 Saab 9-3 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2008/saturn/aura" target="_blank">2009 Saturn Aura Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2007/subaru/legacy" target="_blank">2007 Subaru Legacy Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2010/suzuki/sx4" target="_blank">2010 Suzuki SX4 Under $5k</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/cars-under-5000/2009/volvo/s60" target="_blank">2009 Volvo S60 Under $5k</a></li>
</ol>

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</ul>

Used SUVs
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</ul>

Used All Wheel Drive / 4X4's
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</ul>

Used Minivans
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</ul>

Used Convertibles
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 <li><a href="https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/convertible/cars-under-20000" target="_blank">Convertibles Under $20,000</a></li>
</ul>

Used Cars for Sale Under $5,000 Near Me - Autotrader - 19377 Total Available

Search from 39 for sale, including a Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 420, a Used 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS, and a Used 2003 Cadillac De Ville DHS w/ Safety & Security Package ranging in price from $900 to $5,000.

Autotrader has 39 for sale under $5,000 near Traverse City, MI, including a Used 1996 Mercedes-Benz S 420, a Used 2001 Volkswagen Golf GLS, and a Used 2003 Cadillac De Ville DHS w/ Safety & Security Package ranging in price from $900 to $5,000.

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