For 5000 Dollars: Buy A Car

Never buy a $5,000 car without having a mechanic look at it. This usually costs between $50 and $100 and can save you thousands in hidden repairs.

Stay away from these models which frequently report significant reliability problems after 100,000 miles: (High maintenance costs) Chrysler PT Cruiser Dodge Grand Caravan (Post-2004 models) Volkswagen Tiguan buy a car for 5000 dollars

A practical choice for those with a home charger who only need a short-range commuter. Never buy a $5,000 car without having a mechanic look at it