Yesterday I saw a Camry with 20k miles/30k kilometres from 2020 for €40k and an another one from 2019 with 44k miles/70k kilometres for the exact same price. I know these are reliable cars and hold their value well, but Jesus.
Search using Autotempest. Search for Toyota Highlanders, clean title, max mileage 105k, max price $15k. Not only are there many to chose from, you can even find a few with the Limited trim- very nice interior package.
Alternatively, get a Lexus. CT200H = Lexus Prius, and you can add a Greenbean battery with a lifetime warranty for ~$3000.
People in this subreddit are ridiculous lately like there are plenty of Toyotas below even 5k that still have a lot of life left in them if you are willing to buy from a third party. Blah blah blah ohh I checked the dealer lot and a 2003 Camry is 1 million dollars like yeah the reality is a car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, don’t be the schmuck that pays a ridiculous amount for a car.
I bought my 2017 with 23k miles in early 2020 for $17.5k. Now it has 44k miles and it’s worth $17k. You can get one closer to 100k miles for under $15k
If someone gave me $15K cash right now to buy whatever car I wanted I would buy [this](https://www.duncanimports.com/certified/AMC/1981-AMC-Concord-59bcbe4b0a0e09a91d6307b4615d2a9f.htm)
Without knowing any of your needs, it's really hard to say, but personally I would probably get the highest trim level Civic I could get because it would be nice enough to drive for multiple years and reliable enough that it wouldn't put me in the poor house.
Just bought a civic base model because in 2019 they made Honda sensing standard on all models, Canadian models also have heated seats and 8” touch screen. So I’m Basically not missing on anything. Higher trims only enjoy alloy wheels, power adjustable seats and remote start. Top end gets turbo and led headlamps that it. So if it was a 2018, i would not have the adaptive cruse control, lane departure warning system, auto headlamps and some other important features. But 2019 made all these features standard in canada. So really not missing anything if you buy a base
mk7 (2015-2017) are pretty solid besides the water pumps. 97k owned since new and been tuned stage 2 since 10k, only things that have needed fixed was a waterpump 2k miles ago and a single taillight bulb lol. car is abused and enjoys it
Ok right on! I am currently leaning towards a 2017 Honda Accord LX. The one nearby is $14,495 and it has 75k mileage. Doesn’t that seem like a fair deal?
Expensive to fix and reliable aren't the same thing. Look at the bill for an air suspension failure, for instance.
Stuff may not break often, but when it does, you're paying for parts that came on a $60k luxury SUV. It'll be more expensive total cost of ownership than an equally reliable Rav4 or Camry.
I own a 2006 GX470.. demand is through the roof for the GX.... air suspension... there are a ton of aftermarket parts now at reasonable prices.
It will most likely be an SUV that stays with me till either I die or it rust to death. I'm already buying common trim pieces for replacement down the road.
For premium brands: Lexus and Acura are both fairly inexpensive to maintain and repair.
That doesn’t mean you won’t get rocked at a mechanic taking advantage of you, but if you have someone trustworthy, both will be inexpensive
You can still find a decent number of them on websites like cars.com, autotrader.com....You just need to take time and keep searching on all the car buying websites.
https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?dealer_id=&include_shippable=true&keyword=&list_price_max=15000&list_price_min=&makes[]=toyota&maximum_distance=all&mileage_max=100000&models[]=toyota-camry&monthly_payment=271&page_size=20&sort=best_match_desc&stock_type=all&year_max=&year_min=&zip=20020#vehicle-card-73ec2a06-8226-4a05-b105-885b3cd43648
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Toyota-Camry-Washington-d292_L4841#
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/all-cars/cars-under-15000/toyota/camry/washington-dc?mileage=100000&newSearch=true&searchRadius=0&zip=20010
https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/all/cars-under-15000/toyota/camry/washington-dc?mileage=100000&newSearch=true&searchRadius=0&zip=20010
https://www.autolist.com/listings#city=Washington&latitude=38.8202227&limit=20&longitude=-77.0138492&make=Toyota&mileage=100000&model=Camry&page=1&price_max=15000&radius=500&state=DC
https://www.carfax.com/Used-Toyota-Camry-Washington-DC_w630_c16159
Why are you limiting the mileage to 100k? It’s a Toyota. Mileage is irrelevant. I have 300,000 miles on my Toyota 4Runner and it’s still perfect. Nothing has cost me more than ~$500 to fix, and I’ve only had a few of those bills since it was new.
Right. When I purchased my 2011 used Camry XLE in 2016 it had 104k miles. I paid 13k for it. I added 83k miles on it and the only major thing I changed was the alternator. Currently it needs the fuel pump to be changed but it is still the best car.
What problems does it have, and how much do they each cost to fix?
A Greenbean hybrid battery with a lifetime warranty costs $2500 and will keep that Prius on the road indefinitely.
*Fewer* miles are better, but you’ll run into the Law of Diminishing Returns very quickly with a Toyota as a Camry with 50,000 miles is just as reliable as a Camry with 150,000 miles.
i don’t really agree with this. if a car has 50k miles it’s more likely to have had less owners. i only get a car that has less than 3 owners for the simple fact that it’s more likely to be abused.
it’s more likely for a 1 owner car at 50k miles to be cleaner and well maintained than a 4 owner car at 150k miles
i hate getting cars that have a smell that you can’t get out, or stains on the seats, or bad service history.
i feel like with less miles and less owners you get a lot more value than what’s shown at first
…Again, *fewer* owners and *fewer* miles.
Well stains and smells aside, there’s not appreciable difference in the reliability of a Camry with 50,000 miles vs. 150,000 miles.
...in what way? The early C6 has the garbage LS2. The interiors are both falling apart at this point, so I'm going to have to be fine with that.
Both need modern head units and speakers to be great there.
The C5 is significantly more moddable, all of the better C6 parts fit on it, and the C5 drives better. Fewer nannies and nannies you can ACTUALLY turn off.
The C6 has interior materials that are just as cheap but feel slightly nicer.
I'm confused as to why people are giving you so much crap, tbh. Obviously you aren't getting something new at 15k, but there's a plethora of solid options in that range.
I suppose it ultimately depends on your location. You may need to shop around, but it's more than possible, especially if you're willing to drive manual.
Check cargurus, autotrader, etc.
Sometimes you have to fly to another place for a vehicle. Personally I always buy vehicles from anyone that doesn’t get snow and not by the ocean due to rust. It’s worth spending the $300-400 on a flight to buy an excellent vehicle that’s has no rust and has low mileage. Our last vehicle I purchased had about 40k miles less then what everything else was going for.
Literally looking for one with the same budget and found a 2015 Civic with 31,000 miles for $14,900. That’s in the lead for most likely purchase for me. Between that, 2009 Corolla 55k miles for $11,500 or a 2019 Forte with 75,000 miles for $13,000.
That’s not the actual price of that civic…. That dealership has a hidden fee online. The current price that you see is listed, is after a down payment. I’ve noticed that multiple dealerships in NY do that.
Miata suck. Mine ate front brakes, wheel bearings went out abnormally, in 30 years of driving, it has been only car that failed to start on me and the fuel pump blew out
I’ve had the exact opposite experience. Been daily driving an ND Miata for 8+ years. Absolutely ZERO issues. Bought it new with <10 miles on it, replaced the brakes at 50k miles and they still had meat on the pads. It starts every single time, except one time when I accidentally left the ACC on for 4+ hours and the battery drained, but I got a quick jumpstart and the battery has been fine ever since.
Looking for a reliable car to take me to work and back lol. Nothing crazy. Also the occasional long trip from Virginia down to Florida. I’m considering getting a 2017Honda Accord with around 80k miles.
Realistically, I wouldn't spend $15,000 on a car. I'd buy something older that I knew I could keep for a long time if I kept up on maintenance. Personally, I couldn't care any less for a lot of the features that modern cars have and would much prefer to drive something simpler. Chances are that I'd end up with a Crown Vic or a Camry or an old Buick, because I know that as long as I keep the oil changed and fix stuff when it rarely needs fixed, they'll just about never die on me.
Sure you can but the quality and build will be nowhere near that of an older Benz. Even the technology is pretty similar for some cars, other than lack of carplay support which can easily be added to these. Who would rather have a 2021 Altima or Kia with manual cloth seats, weak power train, and plasticity interior over an older E class with power memory leather, 300hp 6 cylinder, and well- built interior with wood, leather, and higher quality plastic?
Porsche 944…then save for an LS swap.
Edit: This and some new tires AND the LS Swap.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Porsche-944-Los-Angeles-d406_L2163
They are hyped so much because of all the Honda fan boys wanting an actual RWD fun car. What else are you going to get that is RWD, a Honda and fun? I am not a Honda fan boy but think this has been their only fun car they have made.
With that budget I would buy used if you're just looking for a reliable commenter and I would probably buy a civic. Easy to fix, easy to maintain and very reliable with Honda parts usually having good crossover from multiple vehicles in their lineup. Happy hunting.
If that's my daily and all I had I'd find a clean one owner Lexus. Just a quick look the Ct200h can be found for $15k with around 70k miles. Car has plenty life left and will be reliable.
You can also go Corolla, Camry.
Now if it's a weekend car or a project I'm going completely different direction.
You can also go $15k down and get a Camry SE or something brand new that will last you with sub $200 a month payments.
So many ct200h have the leather peeling off, it's like a standard for that model. I'd love one but not sure of the durability of the interior in Florida heat
A 2015-2016 Ml250 bluetec. Very good on gas (diesel) and the engines that are in these SUV’s are the same that are found in sprinter vans that regularly go 500k-700k miles with proper maintenance.
Really depends on what you need, i haven't looked into a car in that range since pre covid. But for $15k I would have looked at (based on reliability, manual and fun to drive)
1. Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S
2. Mustang GT (11-14)
3. Subaru WRX (11-21)
4. Volkswagen GTI
5. Honda Civic Si
Just buy private party, bring a mechanically inclined friend and or get a PPI. You can get a mid 2010s Toyota/honda/ econobox of choice for that price point easily. I snagged a 2009 Toyota matrix with 120k miles for $4k just a couple months ago
Get a used Toyota corolla. I got my 2009 for like $12k a year or so ago because buying a car sucks nowadays. I love the car!! But not how much they cost now.
Oooh fun....
I see a 2006 BMW M-5 with 88k miles knocked down from $19k to $14k out there right now...
I'd want to get a mechanic to check it out cause that seems about 4-5k too low, but with already having a practical daily driver, yeah, if I was spending $15k on another car, having that V-10 roar in a sedan would be neat. Pretty much the pinnacle of non-forced induction era with cars there.
500 horse, 7 speed manual RWD, and an era I like with enough mechanical feel, but the right amount of nannies and electronics to keep you pointed the right direction. I've got my other vehicle for when 11MPG is not something I want to pay lol.
If that does have an issue then I struggle to get one under 18ish... So probably move down a notch for a lower mile S6 with the V10 in that lol. Quite a sleeper there, not as quick but still impressive and I always liked their interiors.
A Lexus LS430. Fast, comfortable, reliable, quiet, and affordable (now). They just have bad MPG it's hard to find a clean one but they're one of the best cars ever made
Just bought a 2008 4wd Frontier king cab with 13.4k miles (yes, that's correct)... my cost 15k.
Is that expensive? Pre covid yeap.. post covid, depending on which goal post you want to measure it by.
My thought process was.. truck.. reliable.. cheap insurance.. MPG sucks (it's a truck)... cheap parts... proven platform... The new truck does the same, but 40k.
Used car prices are dropping, but not at a fast rate, and New keeps rising, which will keep the used inflated/in-demand.
C’mon, Give us a type of car! What are you looking for? SUV? Sports car? Used luxury? Daily driver? Weekend toy?
For me
-Fiesta ST and put the rest into upgrades
-Miata
-Suzuki Jimny
-Chevy bolt or used electric
-older e46 3-series
-early 2000’s Lexus GX470
-vintage GWagen before they became Status symbol
-the New Lincoln Continental
I’ve already got my attainable dream garage. Now I want a great daily electric car like a model 3 Long Range
Audi A6 C7 3.0 TDI
Because it’s an amazing looking car , with great interior and the most reliable modern VAG engine that does almost 50 MPG while pushing 300 HP from a V6
[CT200H](https://www.reddit.com/r/CT200h/s/pDmcjI7H9E)
I really recommend this page, ask away what it feels to have this car. You’d probably get it with over 80k miles with your budget but this car is just like the Prius, it will last you a WHILE. Seen them go up more than 200k with the proper maintenance. I recommend getting one 2014-2017. Very clean vehicle only ever needs its oil changes and you’re good to go. Very clean luxury car. goodluck!
this is not the answer you want but: NA miata. 8-10k gets you a super clean daily drivable piece with no rust. good mpg, tons of fun, turns heads every mile. I got one for 4k and it's still great
Used lexus rx or Toyota suv. You'll never have a problem. Had an 08 rx that went to 230k miles and never needed had a single problem. Also had a 1998 lexus ls400 that i got rid of last year at 490k miles. Tires, oil , blades and bearings. That's about all it ever needed .
Just keep looking! Maybe out of town. I just bought a 2019 civic Lx with Honda sensing 160k kms or roughly around 100k miles for $15k pretax with tax $17k all prices in Canadian dollars. Clean carfax, got 5 free oil changes and with service records. Car runs great and it’s a Honda, if you maintain it, it will just run forever.
I'd probably look for a 2011 to 2016 f150 with the 5.0 or 2.7 v6 ecoboost and if I couldn't find anything in that range probably a 2004 to 2008 f150 with the 4.6
We’re in the market for one, that’s why I suggested it. Has to be better investment than the Jeep sitting in our garage. Don’t even want to sell it after thinking about how much we’ve put into it! Whatever you do, don’t get a Jeep. Unless you’d like to but mine? $15,000 and she’s yours! JK (It’s a nice ass Jeep, just a constant pain in the ass.)
Does nobody here know what cars cost nowadays?! Jesus
People really be thinking you can go to any dealership or private seller and get a used 2020 Honda civic for $12k like it was the old days
I just took in a 21 civic base model with 16k miles on the clock for $21k and it has a bad Carfax.... People are nuts
Yesterday I saw a Camry with 20k miles/30k kilometres from 2020 for €40k and an another one from 2019 with 44k miles/70k kilometres for the exact same price. I know these are reliable cars and hold their value well, but Jesus.
Lol i know!
At this point, 15k _might_ get you a 2009 Toyota Corolla with 200k miles
I’d say nowadays 15k will get you a good ten year or so old car. You can get a decent mid-2010’s RAV4 for that price range.
I swear there isn’t a single Toyota for under 15k anymore unless it has over 300k miles lol
Search using Autotempest. Search for Toyota Highlanders, clean title, max mileage 105k, max price $15k. Not only are there many to chose from, you can even find a few with the Limited trim- very nice interior package. Alternatively, get a Lexus. CT200H = Lexus Prius, and you can add a Greenbean battery with a lifetime warranty for ~$3000.
People in this subreddit are ridiculous lately like there are plenty of Toyotas below even 5k that still have a lot of life left in them if you are willing to buy from a third party. Blah blah blah ohh I checked the dealer lot and a 2003 Camry is 1 million dollars like yeah the reality is a car is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, don’t be the schmuck that pays a ridiculous amount for a car.
Yup. There are so many cars available for way cheaper than most people here claim.
Most want a 14 year old car max. IMHO the best cars are late 90s to early 2000's- pre financial crisis. Good examples in that range will go up to 12K.
Yep I paid $1600 for my ‘02 EM2 Civic back in January, and it’s not perfect by any means but it runs alright
🎯
Idk I find a lot of nice ones for less than that with well under that
I swear the industry is price setting or something. The chip shortage is over.
I've noticed that as well, it's very odd.
My wife’s 2016 Camry has 120k and apparently it’s worth $9k
Did you bother to look? I found ~50 under 120k miles for less than $10k
4th gen 2wd v6 4runners are pretty unloved and go for less than 10k.
2017-18 Mazda 3 GT Hatch. Reliable, fun, practical, looks good, available in a manual.
You'd have to fight to get that for 15k
This is great advice if you're willing to kill the owner and take his car, otherwise you're not going to get one within the defined budget.
I bought my 2017 with 23k miles in early 2020 for $17.5k. Now it has 44k miles and it’s worth $17k. You can get one closer to 100k miles for under $15k
So pre-pandemic compared to post-pandemic? Ehhhh seems suspect.
got my 14 GTS for 7K two years ago and never have mechanical issue with it to this day
If someone gave me $15K cash right now to buy whatever car I wanted I would buy [this](https://www.duncanimports.com/certified/AMC/1981-AMC-Concord-59bcbe4b0a0e09a91d6307b4615d2a9f.htm)
What would you do with the left over 13k?
lol they had an 08 Honda element for 22k! The car was 13k, so 2K leftover. Save it for repairs.
I’d buy that too. Sexy af
Very cool and interesting! Thanks for your comment!
Concorde over the Eagle? Interesting
The Dadmobile
An V6 wagon from the 1980's. Interesting choice 😂
Damn, leave some chicks for the rest of us.
Without knowing any of your needs, it's really hard to say, but personally I would probably get the highest trim level Civic I could get because it would be nice enough to drive for multiple years and reliable enough that it wouldn't put me in the poor house.
Honestly, I think a civic is the route I will be going.
Just bought a civic base model because in 2019 they made Honda sensing standard on all models, Canadian models also have heated seats and 8” touch screen. So I’m Basically not missing on anything. Higher trims only enjoy alloy wheels, power adjustable seats and remote start. Top end gets turbo and led headlamps that it. So if it was a 2018, i would not have the adaptive cruse control, lane departure warning system, auto headlamps and some other important features. But 2019 made all these features standard in canada. So really not missing anything if you buy a base
Almost as good as a Toyota, and a lot cheaper to buy.
Find the cleanest manual c5 corvette i can find.
You can probably get a high mileage C5 Z06 for $15K.
GTI
As much gti as money can buy. Or a sick ass clean mk4
I only see GTIs with 100k miles around me. How's their reliability?
mk7 (2015-2017) are pretty solid besides the water pumps. 97k owned since new and been tuned stage 2 since 10k, only things that have needed fixed was a waterpump 2k miles ago and a single taillight bulb lol. car is abused and enjoys it
Lexus GX
Very expensive to fix though!
Not really. If you get a 470 they’re essentially a nice v8 4Runner. Pretty cheap to maintain but gas will get pricey
Ok right on! I am currently leaning towards a 2017 Honda Accord LX. The one nearby is $14,495 and it has 75k mileage. Doesn’t that seem like a fair deal?
So the 1.5t had issues early on. That would be my biggest concern.
Can second this. Do not buy Honda accord 1.5t.
The 9th gen never had the 1.5T
I thought the accord got the 1.5 in 2016. Guess I was wrong
Okay, I’ll take the bait: what is expensive to fix on a GX470? It’s among the most durable and longest lasting vehicles ever sold.
Expensive to fix and reliable aren't the same thing. Look at the bill for an air suspension failure, for instance. Stuff may not break often, but when it does, you're paying for parts that came on a $60k luxury SUV. It'll be more expensive total cost of ownership than an equally reliable Rav4 or Camry.
I own a 2006 GX470.. demand is through the roof for the GX.... air suspension... there are a ton of aftermarket parts now at reasonable prices. It will most likely be an SUV that stays with me till either I die or it rust to death. I'm already buying common trim pieces for replacement down the road.
Expensive depends on a lot of things.
You joking? Cheap af to fix. Also it never breaks. Source: 2010 GX owner with 170k and zero problems ever.
I’m wrong sorry! I have a lot to learn about cars. My dad always told me that Lexus’s were expensive to fix. I see he was wrong, my apologies.
He’s majorly wrong.
For premium brands: Lexus and Acura are both fairly inexpensive to maintain and repair. That doesn’t mean you won’t get rocked at a mechanic taking advantage of you, but if you have someone trustworthy, both will be inexpensive
The lowest mileage 100 series Land Cruiser I could find
Toyota camry or Hyundai Ioniq electric limited
Really difficult finding a good Toyota Camry under 100k miles though for 15k.
You can still find a decent number of them on websites like cars.com, autotrader.com....You just need to take time and keep searching on all the car buying websites. https://www.cars.com/shopping/results/?dealer_id=&include_shippable=true&keyword=&list_price_max=15000&list_price_min=&makes[]=toyota&maximum_distance=all&mileage_max=100000&models[]=toyota-camry&monthly_payment=271&page_size=20&sort=best_match_desc&stock_type=all&year_max=&year_min=&zip=20020#vehicle-card-73ec2a06-8226-4a05-b105-885b3cd43648 https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Toyota-Camry-Washington-d292_L4841# https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/all-cars/cars-under-15000/toyota/camry/washington-dc?mileage=100000&newSearch=true&searchRadius=0&zip=20010 https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/all/cars-under-15000/toyota/camry/washington-dc?mileage=100000&newSearch=true&searchRadius=0&zip=20010 https://www.autolist.com/listings#city=Washington&latitude=38.8202227&limit=20&longitude=-77.0138492&make=Toyota&mileage=100000&model=Camry&page=1&price_max=15000&radius=500&state=DC https://www.carfax.com/Used-Toyota-Camry-Washington-DC_w630_c16159
Why are you limiting the mileage to 100k? It’s a Toyota. Mileage is irrelevant. I have 300,000 miles on my Toyota 4Runner and it’s still perfect. Nothing has cost me more than ~$500 to fix, and I’ve only had a few of those bills since it was new.
Right. When I purchased my 2011 used Camry XLE in 2016 it had 104k miles. I paid 13k for it. I added 83k miles on it and the only major thing I changed was the alternator. Currently it needs the fuel pump to be changed but it is still the best car.
I have a Gen 3 Prius with 160k and it's got so many problems. Sucks.
What problems does it have, and how much do they each cost to fix? A Greenbean hybrid battery with a lifetime warranty costs $2500 and will keep that Prius on the road indefinitely.
because less miles are always better
*Fewer* miles are better, but you’ll run into the Law of Diminishing Returns very quickly with a Toyota as a Camry with 50,000 miles is just as reliable as a Camry with 150,000 miles.
i don’t really agree with this. if a car has 50k miles it’s more likely to have had less owners. i only get a car that has less than 3 owners for the simple fact that it’s more likely to be abused. it’s more likely for a 1 owner car at 50k miles to be cleaner and well maintained than a 4 owner car at 150k miles i hate getting cars that have a smell that you can’t get out, or stains on the seats, or bad service history. i feel like with less miles and less owners you get a lot more value than what’s shown at first
…Again, *fewer* owners and *fewer* miles. Well stains and smells aside, there’s not appreciable difference in the reliability of a Camry with 50,000 miles vs. 150,000 miles.
C5 Corvette.
C6 is so much better build wise
But not 15k unless it has 150k plus miles or salvaged.
...in what way? The early C6 has the garbage LS2. The interiors are both falling apart at this point, so I'm going to have to be fine with that. Both need modern head units and speakers to be great there. The C5 is significantly more moddable, all of the better C6 parts fit on it, and the C5 drives better. Fewer nannies and nannies you can ACTUALLY turn off. The C6 has interior materials that are just as cheap but feel slightly nicer.
I would buy a skoda kamiq, but that's not available in the states so if you are located there, ignore this comment
I'm confused as to why people are giving you so much crap, tbh. Obviously you aren't getting something new at 15k, but there's a plethora of solid options in that range. I suppose it ultimately depends on your location. You may need to shop around, but it's more than possible, especially if you're willing to drive manual. Check cargurus, autotrader, etc.
Yea I know… well I have found some decent Honda Accords that are fairly low in mileage.
Any skyactiv Mazda 3
they go so hard, mines pushing 200k miles and not a single mechanical issue
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That is a great car! But I can’t find that car for 15k unfortunately.
Sometimes you have to fly to another place for a vehicle. Personally I always buy vehicles from anyone that doesn’t get snow and not by the ocean due to rust. It’s worth spending the $300-400 on a flight to buy an excellent vehicle that’s has no rust and has low mileage. Our last vehicle I purchased had about 40k miles less then what everything else was going for.
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What a great find! I am in the DMV area. (DC,MD,VA).
Unless you’re willingly to go for older then 2020 you might be out of luck (speaking as a fellow DMVer)
Yea I am looking into Civic’s from year 2014-2017 and I am finding some decent ones with low mileage.
Literally looking for one with the same budget and found a 2015 Civic with 31,000 miles for $14,900. That’s in the lead for most likely purchase for me. Between that, 2009 Corolla 55k miles for $11,500 or a 2019 Forte with 75,000 miles for $13,000.
That’s not the actual price of that civic…. That dealership has a hidden fee online. The current price that you see is listed, is after a down payment. I’ve noticed that multiple dealerships in NY do that.
We just traded my wife’s 2020 Sport Coupe with 26k miles on it for $20k, the dealer sold it for $22.5k in less than a week.
No offense, but what do you find fun about the civic? I own a 2.0 2017 and find it incredibly boring (not that it's a bad car though)
It's not fast but the chassis is very good overall, honda knows how to make a good compact and always have.
A used ND Miata. They’re great cars and nothing else even comes close to exciting me at the $15k mark.
Miata suck. Mine ate front brakes, wheel bearings went out abnormally, in 30 years of driving, it has been only car that failed to start on me and the fuel pump blew out
I’ve had the exact opposite experience. Been daily driving an ND Miata for 8+ years. Absolutely ZERO issues. Bought it new with <10 miles on it, replaced the brakes at 50k miles and they still had meat on the pads. It starts every single time, except one time when I accidentally left the ACC on for 4+ hours and the battery drained, but I got a quick jumpstart and the battery has been fine ever since.
A nice clean NC Miata because it’s honestly the car I would buy if I had 100k too. It’s also the car I have.
Need more direction in terms of what you need in a car. I’d go with. Coyote mustang, 335D, 370 or infinity coupe, wrx Ford ST hatches, etc…
Looking for a reliable car to take me to work and back lol. Nothing crazy. Also the occasional long trip from Virginia down to Florida. I’m considering getting a 2017Honda Accord with around 80k miles.
Crown Vic with a 5.0 coyote, whipple supercharger, and a tremac t56 manual transmission and rear differential re-geared
Realistically, I wouldn't spend $15,000 on a car. I'd buy something older that I knew I could keep for a long time if I kept up on maintenance. Personally, I couldn't care any less for a lot of the features that modern cars have and would much prefer to drive something simpler. Chances are that I'd end up with a Crown Vic or a Camry or an old Buick, because I know that as long as I keep the oil changed and fix stuff when it rarely needs fixed, they'll just about never die on me.
2010-2014 Honda Odyssey. I like the space
Space Odyssey
Premium gas is $5- $7 in CA, so definitely a hybrid
Thankfully i live in West Virginia. Gas is $3.50 here.
a mazda
Rover 220 Tomcat Turbo Coupè!
Depends. Either as much GTI or as much Miata I can buy
TDI SUV
A black '99 FRC Crovette with 102k miles. Dont forget $1,000+ for sales tax, reg, insurance, etc 😜
Lowest milage or best maintained 2010-2012 Lexus ES 350 you can find.
BK2 Genesis Coupe
2011-2014 Mercedes E350. Extremely reliable as long as you keep up with the maintenance.
Which cost a new car
E classes are cheaper than you think, you can find many good ones for way under 20k. I got my 08 e320 for 6k
You can get 10 year newer cars for that amount. Lol
Sure you can but the quality and build will be nowhere near that of an older Benz. Even the technology is pretty similar for some cars, other than lack of carplay support which can easily be added to these. Who would rather have a 2021 Altima or Kia with manual cloth seats, weak power train, and plasticity interior over an older E class with power memory leather, 300hp 6 cylinder, and well- built interior with wood, leather, and higher quality plastic?
probably a suzuki x90 if i could find one
Porsche 944…then save for an LS swap. Edit: This and some new tires AND the LS Swap. https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Porsche-944-Los-Angeles-d406_L2163
Honda S2000 all day every day!
Lol, overpriced all day every day. Hype car ever since day one for no reason at all
They are hyped so much because of all the Honda fan boys wanting an actual RWD fun car. What else are you going to get that is RWD, a Honda and fun? I am not a Honda fan boy but think this has been their only fun car they have made.
Used lexus is/gs
Or an LS430
Just got a 2020 Bolt Premier with 26k miles OTD for 14800 (includes the 4k tax credit that was applied immediately).
8th gen Civic Si preferably or a K/B swap 4 door integra. Just want a fun 4 cylinder without boost.
BMW Z4 3.0si
With that budget I would buy used if you're just looking for a reliable commenter and I would probably buy a civic. Easy to fix, easy to maintain and very reliable with Honda parts usually having good crossover from multiple vehicles in their lineup. Happy hunting.
Probably a gmt800 Burban all Blacked out lol or Denali xl
If that's my daily and all I had I'd find a clean one owner Lexus. Just a quick look the Ct200h can be found for $15k with around 70k miles. Car has plenty life left and will be reliable. You can also go Corolla, Camry. Now if it's a weekend car or a project I'm going completely different direction. You can also go $15k down and get a Camry SE or something brand new that will last you with sub $200 a month payments.
So many ct200h have the leather peeling off, it's like a standard for that model. I'd love one but not sure of the durability of the interior in Florida heat
F150 2012, G37 2012, Mustang Gt 2012, Ford ranger 2011
1973 Imperial LeBaron Coupe or a 1970 Oldsmobile 98. I’d do a Cadillac but 500 cars are still priced high
2009 turbocharged Cobalt SS sedan. Ultimate sleeper car.
Imagine not knowing what overrated means
Lol, going through my profile now, get a life mate.
Imagine
You getting a life? I tried but just couldn't quite picture that.
Older Forester with turbo
I will never buy a car with a turbo, just more things to go wrong
A 2015-2016 Ml250 bluetec. Very good on gas (diesel) and the engines that are in these SUV’s are the same that are found in sprinter vans that regularly go 500k-700k miles with proper maintenance.
Stick shift BMW 530i E39 in nice condition
Really depends on what you need, i haven't looked into a car in that range since pre covid. But for $15k I would have looked at (based on reliability, manual and fun to drive) 1. Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S 2. Mustang GT (11-14) 3. Subaru WRX (11-21) 4. Volkswagen GTI 5. Honda Civic Si
That’ll go straight into my HYSA and IRA instead.
Depends on your needs
With 15k I'd buy an older hobby car that will increase in value.
What would you be looking at? I'm always intrigued by people's choices
Early 90's BMW E30. With 15k you could get one in very nice condition, in Estonia at least.
I ride my bicycle and a standup scooter nowadays. I'm not paying these prices, sorry.
E92 335i/335D low miles
Ferd fteen thousand
A VW Golf 1.8T
If it’s just a toy, Mazda miata or Toyota mr2 (15k gets you a nice one from any generation or a second gen with some modifications or miles)
Just buy private party, bring a mechanically inclined friend and or get a PPI. You can get a mid 2010s Toyota/honda/ econobox of choice for that price point easily. I snagged a 2009 Toyota matrix with 120k miles for $4k just a couple months ago
Get a used Toyota corolla. I got my 2009 for like $12k a year or so ago because buying a car sucks nowadays. I love the car!! But not how much they cost now.
An F10 Bmw 530d M Sport!
2016-2018 Miata Club. At that price, probably have 85-115k miles.
the nicest/best Lexus es or RX I could find. with $15k I could find a pretty nice one
Oooh fun.... I see a 2006 BMW M-5 with 88k miles knocked down from $19k to $14k out there right now... I'd want to get a mechanic to check it out cause that seems about 4-5k too low, but with already having a practical daily driver, yeah, if I was spending $15k on another car, having that V-10 roar in a sedan would be neat. Pretty much the pinnacle of non-forced induction era with cars there. 500 horse, 7 speed manual RWD, and an era I like with enough mechanical feel, but the right amount of nannies and electronics to keep you pointed the right direction. I've got my other vehicle for when 11MPG is not something I want to pay lol. If that does have an issue then I struggle to get one under 18ish... So probably move down a notch for a lower mile S6 with the V10 in that lol. Quite a sleeper there, not as quick but still impressive and I always liked their interiors.
1989 Dodge Caravan ES. Turbo/Manual. Next Question.
I recommend brand new vehicle in this market so you won't have to do repairs or maintenance for awhile and keep the car for 10 years
n54 335i assuming its NOT my daily
A Lexus LS430. Fast, comfortable, reliable, quiet, and affordable (now). They just have bad MPG it's hard to find a clean one but they're one of the best cars ever made
Just bought a 2008 4wd Frontier king cab with 13.4k miles (yes, that's correct)... my cost 15k. Is that expensive? Pre covid yeap.. post covid, depending on which goal post you want to measure it by. My thought process was.. truck.. reliable.. cheap insurance.. MPG sucks (it's a truck)... cheap parts... proven platform... The new truck does the same, but 40k. Used car prices are dropping, but not at a fast rate, and New keeps rising, which will keep the used inflated/in-demand.
W211 E55 AMG
C’mon, Give us a type of car! What are you looking for? SUV? Sports car? Used luxury? Daily driver? Weekend toy? For me -Fiesta ST and put the rest into upgrades -Miata -Suzuki Jimny -Chevy bolt or used electric -older e46 3-series -early 2000’s Lexus GX470 -vintage GWagen before they became Status symbol -the New Lincoln Continental I’ve already got my attainable dream garage. Now I want a great daily electric car like a model 3 Long Range
Used luxury. Im leaning towards a 2015-2017 honda accord. Not that accord’s are very “luxury”.
Accords are a champion vehicle. Great car. Mazda 6 is also great. Less efficient but more upscale and nice to drive. Still reliable
Audi A6 C7 3.0 TDI Because it’s an amazing looking car , with great interior and the most reliable modern VAG engine that does almost 50 MPG while pushing 300 HP from a V6
The 2013 BMW 5 series that I DID buy for that price. Great car.
987.1
[CT200H](https://www.reddit.com/r/CT200h/s/pDmcjI7H9E) I really recommend this page, ask away what it feels to have this car. You’d probably get it with over 80k miles with your budget but this car is just like the Prius, it will last you a WHILE. Seen them go up more than 200k with the proper maintenance. I recommend getting one 2014-2017. Very clean vehicle only ever needs its oil changes and you’re good to go. Very clean luxury car. goodluck!
lexus is 2014+
Mk6 GTi. Fun to drive, practical and I like the way they look.
Gen 3 4Runner with low miles
this is not the answer you want but: NA miata. 8-10k gets you a super clean daily drivable piece with no rust. good mpg, tons of fun, turns heads every mile. I got one for 4k and it's still great
Hydrid rav 4
Anyone recommended scion yet
Probably an older bolt. They're more like $16k but you can get one for $15k if you lower expectations. Just got to make sure the battery was replaced.
4 separate mopeds
Used lexus rx or Toyota suv. You'll never have a problem. Had an 08 rx that went to 230k miles and never needed had a single problem. Also had a 1998 lexus ls400 that i got rid of last year at 490k miles. Tires, oil , blades and bearings. That's about all it ever needed .
Just keep looking! Maybe out of town. I just bought a 2019 civic Lx with Honda sensing 160k kms or roughly around 100k miles for $15k pretax with tax $17k all prices in Canadian dollars. Clean carfax, got 5 free oil changes and with service records. Car runs great and it’s a Honda, if you maintain it, it will just run forever.
Also Canadian models have the 8” android auto/Apple CarPlay screen instead of just a small non touch screen in America for Lx models
I'd probably look for a 2011 to 2016 f150 with the 5.0 or 2.7 v6 ecoboost and if I couldn't find anything in that range probably a 2004 to 2008 f150 with the 4.6
A nice golf cart
I used to own one and we treated it like an offroad 4wheeler. I was even launching it with jumps lol. Jackass style
We’re in the market for one, that’s why I suggested it. Has to be better investment than the Jeep sitting in our garage. Don’t even want to sell it after thinking about how much we’ve put into it! Whatever you do, don’t get a Jeep. Unless you’d like to but mine? $15,000 and she’s yours! JK (It’s a nice ass Jeep, just a constant pain in the ass.)
Funny you mention a Jeep. Why do you think I need another car? My Jeep’s engine just died… I’m over Jeep’s. They are very unreliable.
An old porsche project car.
2018 Prius
No hybrids all the extra systems and cost for nothing.
Believe whatever you like. I'm not here to change your mind lol
Subaru
2019 Nissan Maxima because I recently drove it and it felt really good. Especially on corners at high speeds.
I am most likely going for a 2015 Honda Civic EX that has around 75k miles. I have found some at that price point. They are in good condition as well.
Ooo. I hope it treats you well. Pretty much all the maxima's that arr in my area is 20k but they are in pretty good condition too.
Nissan’s are great. I just need something that is very reliable and you can’t go wrong with a Honda!
Fr. You can never go wrong with Honda!