Best Used Cars: Hatchbacks Under $5000
Jul 31, 2013
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- Image Credit: GM
Introduction
Hatchbacks are gaining in popularity here in the U.S., but in the past the roomy little three- and five-doors just haven't sold. As a result, there just aren't too many options in the used car market, but since many hatchbacks started their lives as inexpensive cars you can actually find some decent wheels for under $5,000. We found some functional and efficient hatchbacks that will help keep your fuel expenditures low and get you where you need to go.
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2004 Volkswagen Golf
Price: $4,888
Mileage: 73,188
If You Bought It New: $15,580
Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder, 115 hpJD Power Dependability Rating: N/ASelling Points:Want an older hatchback for a reasonable price? Volkswagen knows how to do hatchbacks right, and the Golf is an excellent example. Excellent driving characteristics and up-scale interior are but two of the many reasons to consider a VW. -
2004 Ford Focus
Price: $4,994
Mileage: 72,097
If You Bought It New: $12,965
Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder, 130 hpJD Power Dependability Rating: 3Selling Points: Early Ford Focuses were dinged by lots of recalls and suspect reliability, but Ford fixed most of these problems by 2004. To address consumer concerns, it offered a 100,000-mile limited warranty. Extra bonus? The Focus is actually fun to drive. -
2001 Hyundai Elantra GT
Price: $4,889
Mileage: 75,758
If You Bought It New: $12,449
Engine: 2.0-liter four cylinder, 140 hpJD Power Dependability Rating: 2.5Selling Points: The Elantra isn't exactly the most beautiful vehicle on the planet, but it's reasonably reliable and the GT is actually offers a bit of style. -
2003 Pontiac Vibe
Price: $3,750
Mileage: 123,087
If You Bought It New: $16,485
Engine: 1.8-liter four cylinder, 130 hpJD Power Dependability Rating: 2.5Selling Points: The Vibe is one of our favorite low-cost hatchbacks. It's larger than many models, it's fairly attractive, and it nets good fuel economy. And if you're not a Pontiac fan you can take heart in the fact that the Vibe is a twin of the Toyota Matrix.
