Used Cars for sale Under $5,000 in San Diego, CA

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favorite1999 Chevrolet Malibu for sale in CA

1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS

$1,800

San Diego | Date: Tue Apr 30 2024

The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu LS features a powerful 3.1L V-6 engine that produce 150HP and a 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive. Seamlessly smooth driving is ensured by 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS). Enjoy the comfort and convenience of amenities such as air conditioning, alloy wheels, cruise control, 4 way power driver seat, power mirrors, power windows, power locks and a remote keyless entry.

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130,162 Miles

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favorite2006 Saab 9-3 for sale in CA

2006 Saab 9_3

$4,000

San Diego | Date: Thu Apr 18 2024

My Saab is for sale. I'm the second owner of the car. It runs and drives like new with only 86k miles. The engine runs smooth and strong as well as the transmision. The car handles quite nicely and feels solid driving it. The design of this car was inspired by plane enthusaists. Which is why it was given its sleek aerodinamic design along with its cockpit layout. It's a quick car and it realy feels nice driving it. It's a 4 cylinder with a turbo. I'ts good on gas. It has new tires. All the maintenance its up to date. and smogged. If interested you can reach me at

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86,000 Miles

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favorite2008 Nissan Altima for sale in CA

2008 Nissan Altima

$3,500

San Diego | Date: Wed Apr 17 2024

2008 Nissan Altima •Automatic •4 cylinder •ac •Smogged •Runs perfect •170,000 miles •$3,500 cash

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170,000 Miles

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favorite2005 Toyota Prius for sale in CA

2005 Toyota Prius

$4,400

San Diego | Date: Fri Apr 12 2024

2005 Toyota Prius 180k miles on it Clean title in hand Passed smog today Smooth ride No mechanical problems Gas saver It will take u anywhere Small dents here and there No dashboard light Feel free to come test drive Cash only Call or text

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180,000 Miles

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favorite2005 Nissan Altima for sale in CA

2005 Nissan Altima

$2,100

San Diego | Date: Thu Apr 04 2024

2005 nissan altima runs good 2024 reg and smog area good strong car 4 Cyl ac cd am fm at automatic transmission ph only 2400 gas saver 32mpg ty price is firm so no resalers Call only Siz one nine,, nine two two,,zero six four six

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172,000 Miles

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favorite1999 BMW 528i for sale in CA

1999 BMW 528i

$3,900

San Diego | Date: Thu Apr 04 2024

2 owner new transmission fresh tune and oil change current smog clean title my name

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171,000 Miles

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favorite1992 Honda Accord LX for sale in CA

1992 Honda Accord LX

$2,200

San Diego | Date: Sat Jan 27 2024

have a 92 honda accord lx runs excellent, drives beautiful . white in color . 4 door , automatic. good motor, good trans. passed smog, no problems. no check engine light. 220k miles. blue interior , cloth interior. clean title in my name. great car for student . please text me at for arrangements. will consider trades send me a message w what u have. straight body good paint.reg. is paid thru 11/24. clean title .SMOG IN HAND ,REG. IS GOOD THRU 11/24

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200,000 Miles

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favorite2011 Ford Fiesta SE for sale in CA

2011 Ford Fiesta SE

$4,500

San Diego | Date: Tue Jan 23 2024

I am selling a 2011 ford fiesta 44000 actual miles clean title 5speed Manuel runs perfect looks great if interested please call

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44,000 Miles

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favorite2005 Dodge Caravan for sale in CA

2005 Dodge Caravan

$1,500

San Diego | Date: Fri Jan 19 2024

Greetings, Selling this van , owners are no longer able to drive. Runs and drives good, , water pump might need replacing, tags are out (appt.200) Please only serious inquiries, TEXT FIRST! I will call you. WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER Jan. 11th

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187,000 Miles

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favorite2012 Nissan Maxima for sale in CA

2012 Nissan Maxima

$4,300

San Diego | Date: Wed Jan 17 2024

Hi, looking to sell my 2012 nissan maxima automatic 4doors Ac clean title smog done last month, it runs great in xlnt condition please call if interested.

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176,000 Miles

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favorite2003 Toyota Matrix XR for sale in CA

2003 Toyota Matrix XR

$3,000

San Diego | Date: Tue Dec 26 2023

2003 Toyota Matrix XR AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITION, POWER WINDOWS ABOUT 160,000 THOUSAND MILES SOLD AS IS FIRM PRICE FOR $3000 CONTACT: DAN AT

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160,000 Miles

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favorite2005 Ford Expedition for sale in CA

2005 Ford Expedition

$2,900

San Diego | Date: Tue Dec 26 2023

Ford Expedition 2005 XLT 174.000 miles Salvage Title The car runs great. V8 4.1 Call this number for more info: Paulino

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2013 KIA Optima Hybrid for sale in Missouri

2013 KIA Optima Hybrid LX Hybrid

Middle Brook, Missouri | Date: 2 days ago

2013 KIA Optima Hybrid LX Hybrid. Chrome door handles, Front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual driver seat w/height adjustment, driver pwr lumbar, active adjustable sliding headrests, Rear bench seat w/adjustable outboard headrests, ski pass-thru, Double rachel cloth seating surfaces -inc: cloth door trim insert, Clean Tex anti-stain fabric treatment, Front center console -inc: armrest, storage, cupholder, Rear center armrest w/cupholder, Plastic door sill scuff plates, Trip computer -inc: distance to empty, average speed, drive time, ambient temp, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy, Warning features -inc: parking brake on, key-operated chime, driver seatbelt reminder, low washer fluid, Pwr windows -inc: driver/front passenger one-touch auto up/down, Electronic fuel lid release, Carpeted floor mats, Steering wheel-mounted auto cruise control, Dual-zone auto climate control w/rear vents, Rear window defroster w/timer, Cooling glove box -inc: lighting, (2) aux pwr outlets, Door map pockets -inc: integrated front/rear in-door bottle holders, Artificial leather door upper trim, Metallic paint door & center console accents, Overhead sunglass holder, Dual sunvisors w/illuminated covered vanity mirrors, extensions, Dual front assist handles, Time-delay interior dome lamp -inc: auto interior light control, Front/rear reading lamps, Front seatback storage pockets, Rear coat hook, Illuminated trunk w/hinge cover, 16" alloy wheels, P205/65R16 tires, Insulated hood w/gas lifters, Body-colored bumpers -inc: lower sport styling, Rear lip spoiler, Body-colored side moldings, Bright chrome door molding, Black-gloss front side fender garnish w/chrome accents, Gloss black/chrome grille, Clear-lens halogen automatic headlights w/black bezel -inc: escort lighting, projection high-beams, Rear LED high-mounted stop lamp, LED rear combination lamp, Front fog lights, Body-color folding heated pwr mirrors w/integrated LED turn signals, Solar glass windshield w/sunband, Variable intermittent front windshield wipers w/jet washers -inc: aero covers, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Hill start assist control (HAC), 5-mph bumpers, Side-impact door beams, Front/rear crumple zones, Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor, Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, Front/rear side curtain airbags, 3-point front seat belts -inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors, emergency locking retractors, 3-point rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors, Rear child safety door locks, Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH), Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), Dual-note horn, Emergency trunk release handle, Impact-absorbing steering column, Impact-triggered auto door unlocking, 2.4L DOHC MPI 16-valve I4 hybrid PZEV engine -inc: continuously variable valve timing (CVVT), permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor, lithium polymer hybrid battery, virtual engine sound system, aluminum block & head, 6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, H-Matic -inc: Auto Shift lock system, ECO switch, Front wheel drive, Engine cover, Push button start, Active ECO system, Battery saver w/interior lamp auto-cut, Towing & lashing hook *Only present on vehicles produced in Hwasung, South Korea*, Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs, Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs -inc: aluminum carrier, aluminum lower arms, Dual-flow shock absorbers, Front stabilizer bar, Electric motor-driven pwr steering, Pwr vented front & solid rear disc brakes, Tire mobility kit.

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2024 Toyota RAV4 for sale in FL

2024 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid XLE Premium

Hialeah, FL | Date: Fri Dec 12 2025

Wanna drive? CarMax puts you in the driver's seat-and that includes transparency. Certain cars may have unrepaired safety recalls, so check nhtsa.gov/recalls to find out if this vehicle has any unrepaired safety recalls. With this information and more, you're empowered to drive the when, the where, and the how of your experience. At CarMax, you can shop your way, whether that's online, in-store, or a combination of both, and we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty and a 10-day money back guarantee. See store and carmax.com for details. Price excludes government fees and taxes, any finance charges, $85 CarMax document processing charge (not required by law), any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of CA, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.

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32,093 Miles

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2023 Honda CR-V for sale in FL

2023 Honda CRV EX

Hialeah, FL | Date: Fri Dec 12 2025

Wanna drive? CarMax puts you in the driver's seat-and that includes transparency. Certain cars may have unrepaired safety recalls, so check nhtsa.gov/recalls to find out if this vehicle has any unrepaired safety recalls. With this information and more, you're empowered to drive the when, the where, and the how of your experience. At CarMax, you can shop your way, whether that's online, in-store, or a combination of both, and we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty and a 10-day money back guarantee. See store and carmax.com for details. Price excludes tax, title, tags, and $199 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of SC, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.

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17,067 Miles

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2025 Toyota Tacoma for sale in FL

2025 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport

Hialeah, FL | Date: Fri Dec 12 2025

Wanna drive? CarMax puts you in the driver's seat-and that includes transparency. Certain cars may have unrepaired safety recalls, so check nhtsa.gov/recalls to find out if this vehicle has any unrepaired safety recalls. With this information and more, you're empowered to drive the when, the where, and the how of your experience. At CarMax, you can shop your way, whether that's online, in-store, or a combination of both, and we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty and a 10-day money back guarantee. See store and carmax.com for details. Price excludes tax, title, tags, and $199 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of SC, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.

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6,150 Miles

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2023 Ford Expedition for sale in FL

2023 Ford Expedition XLT

Hialeah, FL | Date: Fri Dec 12 2025

Wanna drive? CarMax puts you in the driver's seat-and that includes transparency. Certain cars may have unrepaired safety recalls, so check nhtsa.gov/recalls to find out if this vehicle has any unrepaired safety recalls. With this information and more, you're empowered to drive the when, the where, and the how of your experience. At CarMax, you can shop your way, whether that's online, in-store, or a combination of both, and we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty and a 10-day money back guarantee. See store and carmax.com for details. Price excludes tax, title, tags, and $199 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of SC, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.Prior Use:Fleet|Rental

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53,463 Miles

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2025 Hyundai Tucson for sale in FL

2025 Hyundai Tucson SEL

Hialeah, FL | Date: Fri Dec 12 2025

Wanna drive? CarMax puts you in the driver's seat-and that includes transparency. Certain cars may have unrepaired safety recalls, so check nhtsa.gov/recalls to find out if this vehicle has any unrepaired safety recalls. With this information and more, you're empowered to drive the when, the where, and the how of your experience. At CarMax, you can shop your way, whether that's online, in-store, or a combination of both, and we stand behind every used car we sell with a 90-Day/4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Limited Warranty and a 10-day money back guarantee. See store and carmax.com for details. Price excludes tax, title, tags and $699 CarMax processing fee (not required by law). Price assumes that final purchase will be made in the State of VA, unless vehicle is non-transferable. Vehicle subject to prior sale. Applicable transfer fees are due in advance of vehicle delivery and are separate from sales transactions. Inventory shown here is updated every 24 hours.

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Generally, a used car with over 100,000 miles is considered high mileage. However, many vehicles can still perform well beyond this threshold if they have been properly maintained.
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The best time to buy a car is typically from late summer through the end of the year when dealerships are looking to clear out inventory for new models. Additionally, shopping at the end of the month can also yield better deals as salespeople may be trying to meet quotas.
While there is not a strict limit on mileage, generally, under 100,000 miles is considered acceptable for used cars. However, condition and maintenance history are more important than mileage alone. A well-maintained vehicle with higher mileage can be better than one with lower mileage but poor upkeep.
When buying a car, check the service history and ownership history (one owner is ideal) and ensure it has a clean title with no liens. Get a pre-purchase inspection to spot hidden issues. For new cars, use the MSRP and window sticker to understand pricing and features. Always research the car is history and test drive it before purchasing.
Yes, some dealerships offer leasing options for used cars. However, these leases may not be as common as those for new vehicles. It is essential to check with individual dealerships about their policies on leasing used cars.
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Extended warranties can provide peace of mind by covering unexpected repairs after the manufacturer’s warranty expires. However, whether they are worth it depends on factors like the vehicles reliability record and how long you plan to keep it. Evaluate potential repair costs against warranty premiums before deciding.
Warranties for used cars vary widely depending on factors such as age, mileage, and dealership policies. Many certified pre-owned vehicles come with limited warranties from manufacturers that cover specific components for a set period or mileage.
A bumper-to-bumper warranty covers most parts of the vehicle from defects in materials or workmanship for a specified period or mileage. This typically includes major components like the engine and transmission but may exclude wear-and-tear items such as tires and brake pads.
CPO stands for Certified Pre-Owned. These vehicles have undergone rigorous inspections by manufacturers or dealerships to ensure they meet specific standards. CPO vehicles often come with extended warranties and other benefits compared to regular used cars.
Some of the best websites for finding used cars include Find Used Online, Autotrader, Cars.com, TrueCar, and CarGurus. These platforms allow users to search by make, model, price range, and location while providing valuable resources like vehicle history reports.
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The return policy for used cars varies by dealership or seller. Some may offer a short return window (e.g., 3-7 days), while others may not allow returns at all. Always check dealership policies before purchasing or discuss with a private seller.