Best vehicle for $15k or under

[mikefraz]

Like the title says. Wanting to pick INGO's brain about what the best vehicle is for $15k or under. No real criteria other than no Prius's. Must have back seats. Bonus points if it's fun to drive and reliable. My Taurus is getting close to 200,000 on the clock and it's time to start doing some research. What say you, INGO?

 

[Old Dog]

You surely aren't talking new for that price are you?

 

[K_W]

Fun to drive... 2010 Corolla XRS

Reliable... 2011-13 Corolla S

 

[Trigger Time]

Ford fusion

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Another Taurus? The newer SHO's are sweet and can be had around that price.

 

[femurphy77]

If you're not talking new. . .I picked up an 03 BMW 540i M Sport new years eve. Very impressed with the build quality, ride, performance, etc. For a 14 year old car I don't know how it could be any better! (Never thought I'd be endorsing a BMW)

 

[Tactically Fat]

A 2-3 year old Nissan Altima. Or a 3-4 year old Camry or Accord.

A 1-2 year old Kia or Hyundai is also a good option. That new of a Korean car is a TON better than they ever have been.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/690102277/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/693931492/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/674686750/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/694286107/overview/

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/665256431/overview/

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Accord, Camry, Corolla.

 

[x10]

Build your own,

buy a chassis you like and farm out the work

 

[Thegeek]

Accord, Camry, Corolla.

As much as I want to say buy America, these three are probably the most bang for your buck.

 

[Dean C.]

Toyota Camry: At around 76% or so made in the USA it has consistently been the most "American Car" produced. I actually at this point despise "American" auto manufacturers as from 2016 out the 8 "Most American Made" vehicles "Foreign" cars took the top 5 of 8 spots the "American" auto companies sold the country out to Canada and Mexico and deserve absolutely no loyalty.

https://www.cars.com/articles/the-2016-carscom-american-made-index-1420684865874/

 

[hoosierdoc]

Despite my recent post we've had great success with Honda and Toyota

 

[PGRChaplain]

Used Honda's are a good choice, as is a Camry. Check on carguru.com. Put in your zipcode it will let you set the parameters. I bought a 2 year old Dodge Journey last year, for $1,000 Under NADA Trade in Value.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Just picked up a 08 Rav4. So far i like it, great MPG and AWD.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

We bought a couple, 2-3 year old Malibu a couple years ago for right around that price. It's been a great car.

 

[slowG]

Probably the newest wrx u can find

 

[TB1999]

I have a 2014 nissan versa. Been very happy with it in the last 10 months.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Probably the newest wrx u can find

Oooooh good choice

 

[Bennettjh]

Toyota and Honda make excellent cars. Run forever.

My girlfriend bought a 2012 Chevy Equinox last fall. So far, it's been a great vehicle.

 

[42769vette]

Im selling a 2010 crysler town and country touring mini van with tvs and all the options, and 73k miles for 8k.