According to Kelley Blue Book, these are the top 10 best used cars for reliable transportation under $8,000. They won\u2019t provide you with the latest tech or the best looking paint job, but if a monthly car payment is still intimidating for you, check out these cars first.<\/p>\n
1. 2010 Kia Soul<\/em><\/strong> 2. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata<\/em><\/strong> 3. 2007 Subaru Impreza<\/em><\/strong> 4. 2007 Nissan Maxima<\/em><\/strong> 5. 2006 Subaru Outback<\/em><\/strong> 6. 2008 Ford Crown Victoria<\/em><\/strong> 7. 2008 Toyota Corolla<\/em><\/strong> 8. 2010 Honda Civic<\/em><\/strong> 9. 2007 Honda Accord<\/em><\/strong> 10. 2006 Toyota Avalon<\/em><\/strong>
\nSurprising, right? This used car is a great alternative if you can\u2019t afford a full on SUV. It does come with some issues though, such as a failing blower motor and purge control valve. However, these repairs won\u2019t break the bank.<\/p>\n
\nIf you can make do with a 2 seater, you will love this car. It has go-kart like handling and is incredibly fun and easy to navigate through traffic with. This used car comes with some overheating issues, so just check your coolant system and hoses fairly often.<\/p>\n
\nSubaru has continued to impress in recent years. It’s reliable transportation with the added bonus of all-wheel drive. Potential issues include a worn out catalytic converter and AC evaporator.<\/p>\n
\nThis mid-size sedan offers a certain amount of luxury and a nice ride quality. With poor maintenance however, you could be looking at a failed transmission after 100,000 miles.<\/p>\n
\nThe Outback has similar issues as the Impreza, but it is one of our top choices for a safe and reliable family car with excellent cargo space.<\/p>\n
\nThis vehicle has proved year after year that it is built for extended mileage. Potential repairs include the windshield wiper motor burning out and problems with the throttle actuator causing poor acceleration.<\/p>\n
\nThere’s a reason there are so many of these on the road. With routine maintenance, this sedan has the least amount of repair issues out of any vehicle in its class.<\/p>\n
\nThe most common issue with this Civic is a air compressor relay that stays on with the car is shut off causing a dead battery when parked. It’s an easy fix and inexpensive. Plus, the tire pressure monitoring system sometimes gives false readings.<\/p>\n
\nWell-cared for, this sedan will give you another 100,000 miles even used. Some issues include oil consumption problems and needing to replace the catalytic converter.<\/p>\n
\nThis sedan gets our winning slot on the top 10 list. It’s quiet, comfortable and reliable. It comes with minimal repair issues. KBB’s master mechanic sites only a minor rear suspension noise and the flat doors can easily attract door dings. Clearly, the best choice for a used car under $8,000.<\/p>\n