We note in the description for each model when ESC was introduced as an optional or standard feature, if applicable. Some of the minivans, sedans, and SUVs listed below were available with electronic stability control (ESC), a safety system that saves lives and is now required on all new cars. 2007 Saturn Vue Hybrid 2007 Toyota Camry 2007 Honda Accord 2008 Toyota Corolla 2008 Honda Civic 2008 Ford Ranger 2007 Mazda5 2007 Subaru Forester. Recommended models also need to have average or better reliability according to the results of our Annual Auto Surveys of CR members. To be recommended, cars, SUVs, and trucks must perform well in more than 50 evaluations. When buying a car it is always a good idea to keep your budget in mind and with that you can set a maximum amount you want to pay for a car, and if you're looking to finance a car. They were good when we recommended them as new and now years later-more than a decade in most cases-they’ve held up. cars only Returns with and without adjusted gross income, total Returns with. Many models that were smart choices when they were new still have those same good qualities years later as older, much less-expensive used cars.Īnd yes, even used cars under $5,000 can offer high quality and reliable transportation. 27,453 27,779 2,553,775 75,462 30,432 45,030 742 297. While the used-car market still poses challenges to buyers, there’s no reason they have to settle for an unreliable or dangerous one just because their budget is tight.

Cars under 5000