17 Cheap Cars That Never Break Down — Full Breakdown & Trans

[00:00] buying a car is a big investment and the

[00:02] last thing you want is to make the wrong

[00:04] choice but what if you could get a car

[00:06] for under $5,000 that runs flawlessly

[00:09] for years and costs almost nothing to

[00:12] maintain backed by real world data and

[00:14] expert reviews these are 17 cheap cars

[00:17] that simply never break down and they

[00:19] prove you don't have to spend big to

[00:21] drive smart on number 17 we have a car

[00:24] so reliable that taxi drivers and

[00:26] commuters swear by it the Toyota Corolla

[00:29] this thing is practically Immortal while

[00:31] a brand new Corolla will cost you over

[00:34] $22,000 you can grab one of these 2003

[00:37] to2 2008 models for under $5,000 and

[00:40] here's why that's a steal the 1.8 L

[00:43] engine is built to last easily pushing

[00:46] past 200,000 M with just basic

[00:49] maintenance Consumer Reports ranks these

[00:51] models among the most reliable cars ever

[00:53] made and they're Dirt Cheap to maintain

[00:56] just

[00:57] $362 per year on average that's compared

[01:00] to most sedans fuel economy 30 MP gallon

[01:03] combined which means this thing saves

[01:06] you money even after you buy it sure

[01:08] some early models had minor oil

[01:10] consumption issues but a quick fix keeps

[01:13] them running like a dream on number 16

[01:16] we have the Honda Civic a car that's

[01:18] practically built to outlast everything

[01:20] else on the road the 2006 to 2011 models

[01:23] are known for their exceptional

[01:25] reliability strong resale value and fuel

[01:29] efficiency making making them a Top

[01:30] Choice for budget conscious buyers while

[01:33] newer Civics cost over

[01:35] $25,000 you can still find these models

[01:38] under $5,000 and here's why that's a

[01:40] solid deal the 1.8 L engine in these

[01:43] Civics is engineered for longevity with

[01:46] many owners easily Crossing 200,000 m

[01:49] without major issues what sets this

[01:52] generation apart is its low maintenance

[01:54] frequency averaging just 0.2 unscheduled

[01:58] shop visits per year meaning fewer

[02:00] unexpected repairs it ranks third out of

[02:03] 36 compact cars for reliability with an

[02:06] average repair cost of

[02:08] $368 annually cheaper than most

[02:11] competitors aside from its durability

[02:13] this Civic delivers efficient

[02:15] performance offering 36 MP gallon

[02:18] highway making it an excellent commuter

[02:20] car some models had engine block

[02:23] cracking issues but Honda extended

[02:25] warranties to cover the problem ensuring

[02:28] long-term dependability the Civic is a

[02:30] smart choice but if you want something

[02:32] even smoother watch out for next one on

[02:35] number 15 we have a car that's been

[02:37] called the ultimate worry-free sedan the

[02:39] Toyota Camry if you're looking for a

[02:42] midsize sedan that just won't quit this

[02:44] one delivers a brand new Camry will set

[02:47] you back over

[02:48] $26,000 but you can easily find

[02:50] well-kept models from the early 2000s

[02:53] under

[02:54] $5,000 and they're still going strong

[02:57] under the hood Toyota's legendary 2 2.4

[03:00] L 4 cylinder engine keeps things simple

[03:03] and Rock Solid it's timing chain driven

[03:06] meaning no expensive belt Replacements

[03:08] and with basic maintenance it's common

[03:10] to see these pass 200,000 m without

[03:14] major issues Toyota didn't just focus on

[03:17] reliability they made ownership dirt

[03:19] cheap parts like brake pads fluids and

[03:22] suspension components cost about the

[03:24] same as smaller compact cars making this

[03:27] one of the most affordable midsize

[03:29] sedans to maintain repair pal ranks it

[03:31] third out of 24 midsize cars for

[03:34] reliability and yearly maintenance

[03:36] averages just

[03:37] $388 some models had minor oil seepage

[03:40] or oxygen sensor failures but those are

[03:43] easy onetime fixes on number 14 we have

[03:46] the Honda Accord a midsize sedan that

[03:48] blends Rock Solid reliability with an

[03:51] engaging Drive the 2003 to 2007 models

[03:55] have held their value in the used car

[03:57] market for a reason these cars just keep

[03:59] going

[04:00] a brand new Accord today costs over

[04:03] $28,000 but you can still find these

[04:05] older models under $5,000 and they

[04:08] remain one of the best choices for

[04:10] budget conscious buyers the 2.4 L 4

[04:13] cylinder engine is the Smart Pick timing

[04:15] chain driven low maintenance and capable

[04:18] of surpassing 250,000 M with proper care

[04:22] it's no surprise the Accord ranks first

[04:24] out of 24 midsize cars for reliability

[04:27] on repair pal with annual repir costs of

[04:30] just $400 lower than most competitors

[04:33] the interior build quality is also a

[04:36] step above the Camry with a

[04:37] well-finished cabin that holds up over

[04:39] time some early V6 models had

[04:42] transmission issues but the four

[04:44] cylinder versions remain one of the most

[04:46] trouble-free choices in this price range

[04:49] fuel economy sits at 23 MP gallon City

[04:53] and 31 Highway making it an efficient

[04:55] daily driver before we move on tap that

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[05:00] come and go but the knowledge to spot

[05:02] them that stays with you on number 13 we

[05:05] have a full-size sedan that delivers

[05:07] Lexus level durability without the Lexus

[05:09] price tag the Toyota Avalon while newer

[05:12] models push well past $40,000 the 200000

[05:16] to 2005 models can still be found under

[05:19] $5,000 offering an unbeatable mix of

[05:22] power comfort and reliability under the

[05:24] hood the 3.0 L V6 engine is one of

[05:28] Toyota's most bullet proof powertrains

[05:31] often running 250,000 M or more with

[05:34] routine maintenance unlike most large

[05:36] sedans the Avalon keeps repair costs low

[05:40] averaging

[05:41] $463 per year ranking it third out of 12

[05:44] in its class for reliability the

[05:46] four-speed automatic transmission is

[05:48] smooth and known for long-term

[05:50] dependability the Avalon's luxurious

[05:53] ride massive interior space and premium

[05:56] features make it feel more like a

[05:58] high-end sedan than a budget friendly

[06:00] option some models had minor suspension

[06:02] wear or cracked dashboards but these are

[06:05] cosmetic or easy fixes if you want

[06:07] Toyota's legendary reliability in a

[06:09] full-size package this is the one to get

[06:12] the Avalon gives you lexus-like comfort

[06:14] but what if you could get the real thing

[06:16] for the same price on number 12 we have

[06:18] a luxury car that refuses to break down

[06:21] the Lexus ES

[06:23] 300/30 if you've ever wanted a Lexus

[06:25] level ride for Toyota level prices this

[06:28] is it buil on the same platform as the

[06:31] Camry the 2002 through 2006 models

[06:34] deliver Lexus comfort with Toyota's

[06:36] legendary reliability and you can still

[06:39] find them for under

[06:40] $5,000 under the hood you get a 3.0 l or

[06:45] 3.3 L V6 engine known to last well over

[06:50] 200,000 M with proper maintenance repair

[06:53] costs surprisingly low for a luxury car

[06:57] just

[06:58] $468 per year ranking it fourth out of

[07:01] 31 midsize luxury cars for reliability

[07:04] and because it shares Parts with Toyota

[07:07] repairs are far cheaper than any German

[07:09] luxury sedan from the same era the es is

[07:13] packed with premium features including

[07:15] leather seats a quiet cabin and a smooth

[07:18] suspension some models had minor

[07:20] electrical issues or transmission

[07:22] hesitation but these weren't widespread

[07:25] if you want Lexus quality without the

[07:27] Lexus price tag this is the smartest

[07:30] luxury buy under

[07:31] $5,000 on number 11 we have a subcompact

[07:35] car that's shockingly practical and

[07:37] built to last the Honda Fit While most

[07:40] small cars compromise on durability the

[07:43] 2007 to 2013 models have proven

[07:46] themselves to be some of the most

[07:48] reliable budget-friendly hatchbacks and

[07:51] you can still find them under

[07:53] $5,000 the 1.5 L engine may be small but

[07:57] it's built to go 200,000 m or more with

[08:00] just basic maintenance with a timing

[08:02] chain instead of a belt there's one less

[08:05] expensive repair to worry about repair

[08:07] pal gives it a 4.5 out of five

[08:09] reliability rating ranking it fourth out

[08:12] of 21 subcompact cars and annual repair

[08:16] costs sit at an impressively low

[08:19] $390 what makes the fit truly Stand Out

[08:22] is its magic seat system allowing

[08:25] multiple cargo configurations with up to

[08:28] 57.3 cubic feet of space more than some

[08:32] SUVs some early models had ignition coil

[08:35] failures and power steering concerns but

[08:38] fixes are simple and cheap on number 10

[08:41] we have a car that looks quirky but

[08:43] delivers Toyota level dependability the

[08:46] Scion xB while its boxy design might not

[08:49] be for everyone this 2004 to 2006 model

[08:52] is a Hidden Gem for Budget buyers

[08:55] combining Toyota reliability ultra low

[08:57] maintenance costs and surprising

[09:00] practicality all for under

[09:02] $55,000 under the hood the 1.5 L engine

[09:06] is virtually indestructible borrowed

[09:08] from the Toyota Echo yarus platform

[09:10] owners regularly push these past 200,000

[09:14] M with ease annual repair costs average

[09:17] just

[09:18] $386 thanks to widely available Toyota

[09:21] parts that make maintenance cheap and

[09:23] hassle-free

[09:24] fuel efficiency is another win

[09:27] delivering 31 m per gallon combined

[09:31] making it one of the most efficient subc

[09:33] compacts in its class the XB is also

[09:37] shockingly spacious for a small car

[09:39] offering a roomy cabin with high

[09:41] ceilings that comfortably fits adults in

[09:44] both rows some models had minor oil

[09:47] consumption or VVT solenoid issues but

[09:51] these are cheap fixes if you want a

[09:53] budget friendly worry-free ride that

[09:55] stands out from the crowd this is it the

[09:57] XB stands out for its quirky shape but

[10:00] the next one hides its Secret in plain

[10:02] sight on number nine we have a car that

[10:05] delivers Toyota reliability with a

[10:07] Pontiac badge the 2003 to 2008 Pontiac

[10:12] Vibe it's literally a Toyota Matrix in

[10:14] Disguise which means you're getting

[10:16] Corolla level dependability a fuele

[10:19] efficient engine and a surprisingly

[10:21] spacious hatchback all for under

[10:24] $5,000 under the hood you get Toyota's

[10:27] legendary 1.8 L engine the same one

[10:30] found in the Corolla Owners have

[10:32] reported these lasting well over 200,000

[10:35] M with minimal maintenance fuel

[10:38] efficiency is another win many owners

[10:40] claim they hit 35 to 38 MP gallon on the

[10:44] highway making it one of the most

[10:46] practical budget cars out there the vibe

[10:49] is also loaded with unexpected features

[10:51] including an available 110 volt

[10:54] household outlet and optional all-wheel

[10:56] drive for extra traction some early

[10:59] 2003 models had transmission noise

[11:02] issues but Toyota resolved them in later

[11:05] years if you want Toyota quality at a

[11:07] lower price than a Corolla the vibe is

[11:10] an underrated steel at number eight

[11:13] here's a car that proves you don't have

[11:15] to choose between reliability and fun

[11:18] the Mazda 3 While most compact cars in

[11:21] this price range are all about being

[11:23] practical and predictable the Mazda 3

[11:25] brings a little extra excitement without

[11:28] sacrificing dependable ility from 2004

[11:31] to

[11:32] 2013 both the first and second

[11:34] generations of this compact have earned

[11:37] a solid reputation for long lasting

[11:39] engines and low maintenance costs you'll

[11:42] find these for well under

[11:44] $5,000 and they've got one of the

[11:46] highest reliability scores in their

[11:48] class the 2.0 L and 2.3 L engines are

[11:52] known to easily hit 150,000 plus miles

[11:56] and if you keep up with oil changes they

[11:58] just keep keep going even the later 2010

[12:02] to 2013 models improved rust protection

[12:06] making them an even smarter buy what

[12:08] really sets the Mazda 3 apart is its

[12:11] engaging Driving Experience it Corners

[12:14] sharply and feels quicker than most

[12:16] economy cars fun to drive is one thing

[12:19] but what if your car made every trip

[12:21] feel first class the next car proves

[12:24] just that on number seven here's a

[12:27] luxury sedan that proves you don't have

[12:29] to spend big to ride in style the

[12:31] Lincoln MKZ if you've ever thought a

[12:34] high-end feature-packed car under $5,000

[12:37] Was Out Of Reach think again you can

[12:40] still find early 2010's models in great

[12:43] shape offering leather seats heated and

[12:46] cooled front seats and a premium sound

[12:48] system that makes every Drive feel first

[12:51] class it's not just about Comfort the

[12:54] 3.5 L V6 engine delivers 263 horsepower

[12:59] making this Lincoln far from sluggish

[13:02] it's quick off the line hitting 60 mph

[13:05] in under 7 seconds and offers the option

[13:08] of all-wheel drive for extra grip in bad

[13:10] weather fuel efficiency isn't bad for a

[13:13] luxury sedan either with up to 27 MP

[13:17] gallon on the highway just make sure to

[13:19] check for any transmission delays or

[13:21] power steering leaks as a few owners

[13:24] have reported those issues other than

[13:26] that this is one of the best deals in

[13:28] the used luxury car market on number six

[13:31] we have a Toyota SUV that just won't

[13:33] quit the Toyota Rav 4 from 2001 to 2005

[13:38] generation if you want a compact SUV

[13:41] with Corolla level reliability this is

[13:44] it you get Toyota's bulletproof

[13:46] engineering a higher driving position

[13:48] and available all-wheel drive all while

[13:51] keeping maintenance costs low under the

[13:53] hood you'll find either a 2.0 l or 2.4 L

[13:58] engine both known for lasting 200,000

[14:00] plus miles with regular oil changes the

[14:03] automatic transmission issue on early

[14:05] models specifically from 2001 to 2003

[14:09] was fixed with a software update so as

[14:11] long as it's been done there's nothing

[14:13] major to worry about just routine wear

[14:15] items like brakes and suspension over

[14:17] time fuel economy around 25 MP gallon

[14:21] combined making it one of the most

[14:23] efficient SUVs in this price range it's

[14:26] also easy to maintain since many parts

[14:29] are shared with the Camry and Corolla if

[14:31] you want a reliable SUV under $5,000

[14:34] that won't drain your wallet the Rav 4

[14:37] is a safe bet one of the most reliable

[14:39] SUVs ever made is up next and it might

[14:42] just Outlast your driveway on number 5

[14:45] here's a compact SUV that just keeps

[14:48] going the Honda CRV from the 2002 to

[14:52] 2006 generation if you want an SUV with

[14:55] the heart of a Civic this is it spacious

[14:57] practical and powered by by a rock solid

[15:00] 2.4 L ivtech engine this thing can rack

[15:03] up 200,000 plus miles with minimal fuss

[15:06] it's also one of the cheapest SUVs to

[15:08] maintain with average repair costs under

[15:11] $410 per year that's less than some

[15:13] sedans owners love how this CRV just

[15:17] runs and runs and if you live in a snowy

[15:19] area the available real-time four-wheel

[15:21] drive gives you extra grip when you need

[15:23] it now there is one thing to watch out

[15:26] for the AC compressor in these models

[15:28] can fil earning the nickname cvac Black

[15:32] Death in forums but if it's been

[15:34] replaced or you're in a cooler climate

[15:36] you're golden this is a near-perfect mix

[15:39] of reliability fuel efficiency and SUV

[15:42] practicality under $5,000 we're getting

[15:45] closer to the ultimate pick but trust me

[15:47] the final car on this list will shock

[15:49] you on number four we've got a midsize

[15:52] SUV that's built to last the Toyota

[15:54] Highlander if you want the space and

[15:56] practicality of an SUV with the

[15:59] headaches of a truck-based gas guzzler

[16:01] this is the one it's got Toyota's

[16:03] legendary reliability a smooth V6 and

[16:06] enough room for the whole family plus

[16:09] it's basically a Camry in Disguise

[16:11] meaning you get a ride that's far more

[16:13] comfortable than most rugged SUVs of its

[16:15] time early models from 2001 to 2007 have

[16:19] become incredibly affordable often

[16:22] slipping under

[16:23] $5,000 while still having plenty of life

[16:26] left and here's the best part many of

[16:28] these high cylinders easily hit 200,000

[16:31] plus miles with simple maintenance the

[16:33] only real concern some V6 models had

[16:36] minor oil Sledge issues but that's only

[16:38] if previous owners neglected oil changes

[16:41] take care of it and this SUV just won't

[16:43] quit on number three we've got a rugged

[16:45] SUV that refuses to quit the Toyota

[16:47] 4Runner if you need an SUV that can

[16:50] handle anything from city streets to

[16:52] Mountain Trails this is it built like a

[16:54] truck but refined enough for daily use

[16:56] the third generation 4Runner from 1996

[16:59] to 2002 and early fourth gen models of

[17:03] 2003 and 2004 are among the toughest

[17:06] Vehicles Toyota has ever made these

[17:08] things don't just last 200,000 mil they

[17:11] keep going past 300K with ease unlike

[17:15] many SUVs in this price range the

[17:17] 4Runner is still highly sought after so

[17:20] finding one under 5,000 takes some

[17:23] digging but when you do it's worth every

[17:25] penny whether it's the bulletproof 3.4 l

[17:28] V6 in the older models or the 4.0 L V6

[17:32] introduced in 2003 these engines have

[17:34] proven themselves over Decades of

[17:36] off-road abuse and high mileage

[17:39] reliability the only thing to watch out

[17:41] for frame rust some models were more

[17:44] prone to corrosion so a careful

[17:46] inspection is a must this is one of the

[17:48] last true SUVs that blends off-road

[17:52] capability legendary durability and

[17:55] Toyota reliability in a package that can

[17:58] still be your daily driver on number two

[18:01] here's a car that's built for adventure

[18:03] and refuses to quit the Subaru Forester

[18:06] if you're looking for a budget SUV under

[18:09] $5,000 you'll find plenty from the late

[18:12] 2000s that are still tackling rough

[18:14] roads with ease Subaru's legendary

[18:17] all-wheel drive system makes it a beast

[18:19] in rain snow and dirt while the 2.5 L

[18:23] boxer engine keeps things running strong

[18:25] well past 200,000 M what makes it

[18:28] special unlike other crossovers that

[18:31] only pretend to be rugged this one was

[18:33] born for it the high safety ratings

[18:35] solid fuel economy at 22 MP gallon

[18:38] combined and a comfortable cabin make it

[18:40] an allrounder that works for daily

[18:42] commutes and weekend getaways alike just

[18:45] ah heads up older models had head gasket

[18:47] issues so check if repairs have been

[18:49] done other than that keep up with basic

[18:52] maintenance and this Subaru will go the

[18:54] distance on number one we have a car

[18:57] that completely changed the game Toyota

[18:59] Prius ranging from the 2004 to 2009 not

[19:03] only did it revolutionize fuel economy

[19:06] but it also proved hybrids could be Rock

[19:08] Solid reliable there are Prius taxis

[19:11] with 600,000 m still running on their

[19:13] original hybrid batteries which is

[19:15] unheard of for most cars for under

[19:18] $55,000 you can grab a Prius with around

[19:21] 150,000 to 180,000 Mi and guess what

[19:25] that's barely middle AG for these things

[19:28] owners routinely push them past 250,000

[19:31] M with minimal issues the hybrid system

[19:34] takes the load off the engine and brakes

[19:36] meaning less wear and fewer expensive

[19:38] repairs and that 45 to 50 MP gallon

[19:42] you'll be saving on fuel every time you

[19:44] drive yes the Hybrid battery can wear

[19:47] out but many last 15 plus years and

[19:50] replacement costs have dropped

[19:52] significantly the biggest surprise even

[19:55] at 200,000 plus miles Consumer Reports

[19:58] found these still drive almost like new

[20:01] if you want a car that sips fuel lasts

[20:03] forever and saves money this is one of

[20:06] the smartest choices under

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