

Newer models hard to find at this price.For this list, we looked for cars newer than the 1999 model year which were available for up to $10,000 with less than 130,000 miles on the clock.

Using a combination of average transaction prices, owner feedback, reliability ratings and expertise from Forbes Wheels staff, we’ve compiled a list of 20 good $10,000 used car choices. All you need is a bit of patience while shopping and some careful research. All that has made it especially difficult for folks on a limited budget to find a new-to-them car.īut while $10,000 doesn’t buy what it used to, or even what it used to last year, there are reliable, value-packed, and even fun and stylish rides to be had for ten grand. And that was before 8% monthly inflation and $5.00-per-gallon gas. With new-vehicle supplies severely constrained by Covid-19-related supply chain problems, used-vehicle prices soared in 2021, and they’re still at all-time highs. Make no mistake, it’s harder than ever out there for used car buyers in 2022.
