Can anything reliable be purchased these days for $5k?

[SlavaB]

My in-law came from Ukraine, while all the docs are pending she needs to get around with her out-of-country license.
Adding to my vehicles' insurance will be as expensive as buying a used car.
Can you think of any vehicle I can get her for about $5k these days? I know I'm asking for too much, but maybe some model comes to mind? Just a commuter, which wont break down every week.
Thanks folks

 

[Passport1]

Any fifteen year old Corolla.

 

[JavierH19]

Any fifteen year old Corolla.

He said $5,000 not $50,000.

 

[eljefino]

2000 Toyota Camry LE - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

Selling my 2000 Toyota Camry LE. ~213K Miles, automatic, runs smoothly, selling because I purchased a new car and don't need two vehicles. Every car person I know has said it'll last another 10...

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2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Runs and drives good - cars & trucks - by...

Good car gets good gas mileage it is a 4 cylinder automatic. Grey cloth interior. Everything works. Very reliable. Call or

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'94 Toyota Camry XLE Commuter - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

1994 Toyota Camry XLE Automatic Runs and drives great 200k miles Very quiet engine Good gas mileage Leather interior Factory CD/Tape deck Sunroof Heat/AC Work good Tires are decent $1500 cash Cons:...

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Toyota Camry for grabs - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

A well running 1998 Toyota Camry up for sale... Runs great no check engine or any lights on dashboard..very stable on the road.. sold as is Serious buyers only do not low ball please

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2005 Toyota Avalon Limited - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

2005 Toyota Avalon Limited The car has been in my family for the last 12 years, we bought it with 112k on it. It's in very good condition considering it age and (322k) miles. It can still get better...

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[The Critic]

Any fifteen year old Corolla.

Bought a 2005 Toyota Corolla

Technically, my sister did. But the car is mine until reconditioning is complete. It is a 2005 CE with 140K miles. Paid $3K. My sister lives in the city and needed an inexpensive car for weekend errands. Her plan is to keep the car for a few years and upgrade to something newer. :rolleyes...

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[slacktide_bitog]

This Echo or this Yaris or maybe even this one

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

Glad they made it and best of luck.

 

[CKN]

2000 Toyota Camry LE - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

Selling my 2000 Toyota Camry LE. ~213K Miles, automatic, runs smoothly, selling because I purchased a new car and don't need two vehicles. Every car person I know has said it'll last another 10...

seattle.craigslist.org

2002 Chevrolet Cavalier Runs and drives good - cars & trucks - by...

Good car gets good gas mileage it is a 4 cylinder automatic. Grey cloth interior. Everything works. Very reliable. Call or

seattle.craigslist.org

'94 Toyota Camry XLE Commuter - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

1994 Toyota Camry XLE Automatic Runs and drives great 200k miles Very quiet engine Good gas mileage Leather interior Factory CD/Tape deck Sunroof Heat/AC Work good Tires are decent $1500 cash Cons:...

seattle.craigslist.org

Toyota Camry for grabs - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

A well running 1998 Toyota Camry up for sale... Runs great no check engine or any lights on dashboard..very stable on the road.. sold as is Serious buyers only do not low ball please

seattle.craigslist.org

2005 Toyota Avalon Limited - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

2005 Toyota Avalon Limited The car has been in my family for the last 12 years, we bought it with 112k on it. It's in very good condition considering it age and (322k) miles. It can still get better...

seattle.craigslist.org

Any low cost transportation these days is suspect-IMHO.

 

[supton]

Any low cost transportation these days is suspect-IMHO.

Yeah but most of those should be cheap to repair. Unless if the trips are long distance then perhaps its worth the gamble.

 

[SlavaB]

Thank you all!

 

[wag123]

Any fifteen year old Corolla.

Not in Texas.
ANY Toyota that will pass a safety/emission inspection, has lived here it's entire life (rust free), has a reasonably straight body, has a clean title, and has cold AC will bring quite a bit more money than $5k right now, regardless of age or miles. Keep in mind that the people living here aren't the only ones looking for cheap Toyotas, people from the rust belt states also shop for them here. However, Toyotas with salvage titles can be had within the $5k price range.
A better bet would be a mid or full size older GM product with 3.8L V6 (think Regal or Lesabre). They are good, safe, and reliable inexpensive transportation cars. Furthermore, many/most of them would have been owned by older people who took care of them, didn't abuse them, and kept them in a garage.

 

[SlavaB]

He said $5,000 not $50,000.

This hurts on so many levels!

 

[michaelluscher]

...I've got a 2009 xB with NYS inspection and cold A/C?

Think I could get $5k for it

 

[Silver]

I second the GM 3.8 vehicles.

Also Ford 3.0 OHV and 4.6L 2v engines.

 

[SlavaB]

I second the GM 3.8 vehicles.

Also Ford 3.0 OHV and 4.6L 2v engines.

Do you know if smth like this is a good idea? https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/puyallup-2007-ford-focus-se-great/7486167554.html#

 

[SlavaB]

...I've got a 2009 xB with NYS inspection and cold A/C?

Think I could get $5k for it

hey sorry I'm in Seattle, NYC is just too far away but do appreciate the offer

 

[measureman]

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[Silver]

Do you know if smth like this is a good idea? https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/puyallup-2007-ford-focus-se-great/7486167554.html#

I am not familiar with the 4 cyl engines.

One thing I like to do is search for very high mileage vehicles that I'm looking for. If there are a lot of 300k+ mile vehicles out there, that makes me feel a little better. Of course it does not always work!

 

[dfarr67]

Toyotas' seem to shrug off the mileage better than others.

 

[wag123]

Do you know if smth like this is a good idea? https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/puyallup-2007-ford-focus-se-great/7486167554.html#

The Focus in the 2006-2011 range is actually pretty solid (but not 2012 and newer). In that era they had the Mazda designed engine and conventional automatic transmission. If I were you I would get it inspected by a qualified/experienced mechanic before purchase. If there is a strong vibration in the steering wheel at idle in gear it will need motor mounts, this is a VERY common problem on them.