10 Super Reliable Cars - That You Can Still Buy for $10,000

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Published 2023-11-07
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Finding a cheap and nice used car isn't as easy as it used to be. Used car prices went up a lot last year, and they're still really high, which is tough if you don't want to spend a lot of money. But you can still find some great cars that are reliable and even fun for under $10,000. You just need to take your time, do your homework, and check out this list we made.

We put together 10 great used cars you can get for about $10,000. We picked cars that are newer than 2010 and should still have plenty of life left in them. We chose them based on their prices, what people say about them, and how reliable they are.

All Comments (21)
  • @alexandermik1194
    My dad bought a 1978 Toyota Corolla.The car outlast him. The car is still with us.Will never sell it. Almost 1 mil mileage Only once transmission rebuild done, engine still original. God bless you dad. I miss ya taking us everywhere. God bless Toyota.
  • @Giardintek
    As a former used car dealer, I highly advise y'all to stay away from the Ford Fusion. It is reliable, until something breaks down, and it becomes a nightmare, because that something will be expensive. I've see Fusions with the engine block simply cracked on it's side. Have to agree with the rest, You also should of mentioned the beautiful and reliable Mazda-3, even the older ones are super reliable.
  • @deanvoss7098
    I'll keep driving my 1994 toyota camry station wagon.. 30 years old and runs and drives great .
  • @soukiallen1
    i own a 2010 honda accord, i bought it brand new. my work is 45 miles one way and rack in about 90 miles a day sometimes more. and now its 2023 and had been driving it since 2010, i do keep track of all the maintenance and always ahead of preventing maintenance aswell. its been good to me. i never had a major problem.
  • @ellie7541
    My 2002 Honda Accord is due for maintenance tomorrow, I purchased it brand new when I graduated from college. With a mileage of 251,178 as of 4/2/2024, it's holding up well, besides a minor oil leak. It's difficult for me to rationalize purchasing another car when this one reliably gets me from point A to B, costing me an average of around $900 per year for insurance and maintenance combined. The money I've saved from avoiding car payments has given me the flexibility to dine out, travel, or take a much-needed mental health day when necessary. It all comes down to choices. Thank you, Honda, for your reliability!
  • @josepg.2479
    Toyota & Honda again, and again. No more words.
  • @Dogsnark
    I have a 2004 Corolla and it has run without a hiccup reliably since. It still gets 40 mpg on the highway. I sometimes think about getting something newer, but then ask, why? I’m almost 80 and don’t do as much driving anymore, and car insurance has gotten so expensive, especially on newer cars. This car will probably outlive me.
  • @samkitty5894
    Daily drivers in my family: 1992 Volvo 940T with 354,300 miles. 1993 Volvo 240 with 284,200 miles. 1998 Volvo V70 with 292,434 miles. All have original engines and transmissions. I do routine stuff, oil, filters, wiper blades, and tires. That's it. These cars are bullet proof. Heavy, solid, safe...easy to work on. No book value. Cost pennies to insure, and due to age are exempt to yearly emission testing.
  • @gakota
    2011 Accord 222,000 miles still runs like a champ
  • I thought you had forgotten the Accord. I bought a 05Accord 4 years ago for $2500. I changed myself a couple of things. Timing belt, water pump, brakes. Also I replaced spark plugs, ignition coils and suspensions. After that I have been driving it every day for 4 years. No problems at all. Now reaching 215000 miles. Those cars are made to last. The only issue was a recall regarding air bag, but they fixed it at the dealership for free.
  • @kjwworldwide
    Got me a 2012 Accord in the summer for $7800. It always feels good to pay in 1 payment
  • @hoosierfan27
    I completely regret selling my 03 Corolla with 239k on it. I wanted something that looked and felt nicer but regret settled in very soon after selling it privately.
  • I have a 2015 Mazda 6 Grand Touring and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!! I bought it brand new, now I have 144,000 miles, never had any issues, still feels very tight and drives like a brand new vehicle. I am pretty confident I can drive my Mazda 6 well over 250,000 miles!
  • @SIGNALFREQ
    Had my 2001 Honda Accord for over twenty years until my son wrecked it 🫠
  • Listen to me, the Mazda 6 & Mazda 3 are some of THE BEST on the market!! My 2014 Mazda 6 Grand Touring at 237,499 miles and has NEVER had one breakdown! I would suggest getting one a little newer for tech reasons, you can get apple car play if you go up to 2015 and higher. But it has been far more reliable than the Honda accord I had.
  • I currently have a 2017 Toyota iA with 284k on the engine/chassis and boyyyyy does it still shockingly drives smooth as silk. Of course there are wear and tear which is typically in any car but no major issues at all. I think it may possibly be able to hit 500k to 1 mil if proper maintenance is done regularly. Wanted a Tesla M3 or MS but decided to postpone. Love Tesla but super unreliable.
  • @rmarchell
    I’ve got a beautiful 2005 Chrysler 300 Limited. 3.8L and currently has 204k miles on it. I paid $3000 for it 7 years ago. ( yes I got a great deal as pre owner was in need of cash at that moment) This 300 has been, hands down the best vehicle I have ever owned in my life. Hands down the best! Keeping up on your maintenance can make all the difference.
  • @renenavidad1865
    The Fusion is loosing its head gasket at around 100k miles, not to mention most tech’s do not want to repair it because of high return rates on the same repair.. it should not be on this list.