{"id":15766,"date":"2020-09-10T00:48:45","date_gmt":"2020-09-10T07:48:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=15766"},"modified":"2025-03-24T18:21:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T01:21:02","slug":"7-most-reliable-used-cars-under-2000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/7-most-reliable-used-cars-under-2000\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Reliable Used Cars Under $2,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15766_2c9aa3-b4 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-a4d1e4  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-f8efa9\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading15766_1a0d8d-5c\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The sixth-generation Honda Civic, the eighth-generation Toyota Corolla, and the fourth-generation Toyota Camry are among the most reliable and affordable cars on the list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You also can&rsquo;t go wrong with fifth-generation Honda Accords, first-generation Toyota RAV4s, and first-generation Honda CR-Vs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember that no matter what used car you purchase, it&rsquo;ll likely need some care before you can confidently take it out on the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;re probably thinking: $2000 buys a pair of fancy shoes or a designer watch, but not a car, right? Wrong. If you&rsquo;re savvy enough&mdash;and willing to settle for barebones transportation&mdash;you can easily score a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used vehicle\">used vehicle<\/a> for $2,000 or less. And some of these cheap rides are also fairly reliable.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you&rsquo;re looking for an inexpensive car to use as a winter beater or transportation for a teenage driver. Or perhaps you&rsquo;re just sick and tired of how crazy expensive newer models have become. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever your reason for looking for an ultra-low-cost car, you&rsquo;ll find the seven vehicles below to be some of the best options available on the used car market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"most reliable cars under 2000USD\" class=\"wp-image-15790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/most-reliable-cars-under-2000USD.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can still get a reliable used car for under $2,0000.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 Reliable Cars That You Can Score for Less Than $2,000 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Name-brand dealerships rarely carry super-cheap vehicles, but you&rsquo;ll find plenty available from private sellers and independent car lots. Websites like Craigslist are a goldmine because sellers can post there for free&mdash;and that leads to a lot of budget-friendly offerings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With that in mind, let&rsquo;s talk about the most reliable cars under $2,000 that you can buy pre-owned. You&rsquo;ll notice all of the suggestions on our list are either Hondas or Toyotas because they&rsquo;re so dependable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sixth-Generation Honda Civic (1996 &ndash; 2000) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1996-Honda-Civic-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"1996 Honda Civic\" class=\"wp-image-15784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1996-Honda-Civic-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1996-Honda-Civic-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1996-Honda-Civic-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1996-Honda-Civic-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1996-Honda-Civic.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1996_Honda_Civic_1.4.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Vauxford \/ CC BY-SA 1.0\">Vauxford \/ CC BY-SA 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/honda\/civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda Civic\">Honda Civic<\/a> is the epitome of cheap transportation. Because these cars are inexpensive and bulletproof, instead of ending up in the junkyard, they often get handed down through the family tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pre-owned sixth-generation (1996 &ndash; 2000) Civics are readily available for under $2,000. Plus, unlike earlier models, these cars have modern onboard diagnostics (OBD) for additional dependability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eighth-Generation Toyota Corolla (1998 &ndash; 2002) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2001-toyota-corolla-s-1024x520.jpg\" alt=\"2001 toyota corolla s\" class=\"wp-image-15783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2001-toyota-corolla-s-1024x520.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2001-toyota-corolla-s-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2001-toyota-corolla-s-768x390.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2001-toyota-corolla-s-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/2001-toyota-corolla-s.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:2001_Toyota_Corolla_S_in_silver_rear.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Mr. Choppers\/ CC BY-SA 1.0\">Mr. Choppers\/ CC BY-SA 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite looking like a jelly bean on wheels, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\/corolla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota Corolla\">Toyota Corolla<\/a> is a fantastic car. The little Toyota will provide reliable point A to point B transportation for decades&mdash;and that&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s the best-selling car of all time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you shop around, you can score a used eighth-generation (1998 -2002) Corolla for less than $2,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not a bad investment, considering the car could actually outlive you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fourth-Generation Toyota Camry (1997 &ndash; 2001) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2000-Toyota-Camry-1024x515.jpg\" alt=\"1997 2000 Toyota Camry\" class=\"wp-image-15782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2000-Toyota-Camry-1024x515.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2000-Toyota-Camry-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2000-Toyota-Camry-768x387.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2000-Toyota-Camry-150x76.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2000-Toyota-Camry.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1997-2000_Toyota_Camry_(SXV20R)_CSi_sedan_(2015-10-18).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"EurovisionNim\/ CC BY-SA 1.0\">EurovisionNim\/ CC BY-SA 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Corolla&rsquo;s big brother, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\/camry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Camry\">Camry<\/a>, is also a great choice. Although used fourth-generation models (1997 &ndash; 2001) are neither fun nor sporty, they are extremely reliable. Plus, since the Camry is considered a midsize sedan, it has plenty of interior space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Four-cylinder models (stay away from the V6) get excellent fuel economy, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fifth-Generation Honda Accord (1994 &ndash; 1997)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"1995 Honda Accord\" class=\"wp-image-15781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1995-Honda-Accord.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1995_Honda_Accord_2.0_LS_(12768171755).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Kieran White\/ CC BY-SA 1.0\">Kieran White\/ CC BY-SA 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re looking to turn heads, an older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/honda\/accord\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Honda Accord\">Honda Accord<\/a> isn&rsquo;t for you. But if you want to get a cheap, reliable ride, a fifth-generation model might fit the bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some newer Accords are known for having automatic transmission problems, the fifth-generation (1994 &ndash; 2001) cars are nearly indestructible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sweet spot includes pre-owned models built from 1996 forward, which have modern OBD technology for improved reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Generation Toyota RAV4 (1996 &ndash; 2001) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Toyota RAV4 Fun Cruiser\" class=\"wp-image-15780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Toyota-RAV4-Fun-Cruiser.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Toyota_RAV4_Fun_Cruiser_(35539384501).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Dennis Elzinga\/ CC BY-SA 1.0\">Dennis Elzinga\/ CC BY-SA 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So far, the vehicles on this list have all been cars. We&rsquo;re going to shake things up a bit by throwing a sport utility vehicle into the mix. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/toyota\/rav4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota RAV4\">Toyota RAV4<\/a>, which debuted in 1996, was one of the first compact crossover SUVs. First-generation (1996 &ndash; 2001) models are built on the same platform as the Toyota Corolla and are equally as reliable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a used all-wheel drive RAV4 for under $2,000 can be difficult, but front-wheel drive versions are readily available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First-Generation Honda CR-V (1997 &ndash; 2001)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"1997 2001 Honda CRV\" class=\"wp-image-15779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1997-2001-Honda-CRV.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:1997-2001_Honda_CRV_Ph.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Mikw384\/ CC BY-SA 1.0\">Mikw384\/ CC BY-SA 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/honda\/cr-v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"CR-V\">CR-V<\/a>&mdash;Honda&rsquo;s answer to the RAV4&#8288;&mdash;is a bulletproof, compact crossover SUV. First-generation (1997 &ndash; 2001) models share a platform with the Civic and are just as dependable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like the RAV4, a pre-owned CR-V is hard to find with all-wheel drive for under $2,000. Plenty of low-cost front-wheel drive models are available, though. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Older Cars (Even Hondas and Toyotas) Often Need TLC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After reading about the sweet rides above, you might be ready to take the plunge and buy a cheap, 20-plus-year-old car. Before you do, however, keep in mind that nearly all older vehicles (even the most reliable) usually need some type of TLC. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to remember about the cars listed above is that most of them have a timing belt that requires periodic replacement. Failing to service the belt on time can cause it to break, resulting in major engine damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the seller of the car you&rsquo;re buying is unsure when the timing belt was last replaced, you&rsquo;ll want to plan on servicing it right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certainly, buying (and owning) a super-cheap car isn&rsquo;t for everyone. But if you decide to go for it, you&rsquo;ll have the satisfaction of knowing you didn&rsquo;t drain your bank account (or take out a huge loan) to get decent transportation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a really tight budget? Check out our list of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-10-best-cars-under-1000-our-chief-technicians-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"best cars under $1000\">best cars under $1000<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Cars to Consider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of vehicles that you may also want to consider if you&rsquo;re on the market for a used car. Each article describes the model&rsquo;s overall reliability and problems common in different model years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/jeep-liberty-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jeep Liberty\">Jeep Liberty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/jeep-cherokee-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jeep Cherokee\">Jeep Cherokee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/jeep-grand-cherokee-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Jeep Grand Cherokee\">Jeep Grand Cherokee<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/hyundai-elantra-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hyundai Elantra\">Hyundai Elantra<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/hyundai-sonata-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Hyundai Sonata\">Hyundai Sonata<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/nissan-maxima-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan Maxima\">Nissan Maxima<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/nissan-altima-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan Altima\">Nissan Altima<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/nissan-frontier-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan Frontier\">Nissan Frontier<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/toyota-4runner-reliability-and-common-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Toyota 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ford Explorer\">Ford Explorer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Replacement Auto Parts for Your Used Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan on buying a used car, some of its parts might be due for repairs or replacement. 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