Wapcar Automotive News – A $10,000 budget may not seem like much when it comes to buying a used car, but it opens up a lot of possibilities for us car enthusiasts. There are plenty of great cars around $10,000, all of which can be fun or relatively good investments.
For a fairly modest budget, you can easily buy a boring but utilitarian car like a Nissan Sentra, GMC Yukon or Chevrolet Cruze. On the other hand, for the same budget you can get a V8 Porsche Cayenne, an off-road capable Jeep his Wrangler or a sporty his BMW 335i Coupe. The latter can keep up with modern sports cars. Of course, you can take the Mazda second hand cars into consideration.
The fun car list includes the relatively rare Lincoln Blackwood and the fuel-efficient Mercedes-Benz 300TD station wagon. Whether it’s utilitarian or sporty, with a budget of $10,000 you can definitely get something fun and exciting. Here are 10 of the best cars he has sold for under $10,000 on the used car market.
2005 Mazda RX-8 ($9,000)
The Mazda RX-8 is the successor to his legendary RX-7, but takes a different approach to sports car tradition. While the RX-7 was a proper sports car with two turbochargers, the RX-8 was more practical and had a naturally aspirated engine.
The RX-8 was the same as his RX-7 He shared a 1.3-liter twin-rotor set-up, but was sold with his 4-seater coupe his body more attractive to most buyers at the time I was. The RX-8 is available now for under $10,000, but it may take some work to get it in shape. It’s also worth noting that Wankel engines require a lot of regular maintenance. Many of them can be very expensive.
2004 Porsche Cayenne S ($8,000)
The first Porsche Cayenne was the car that redefined the Porsche brand. Having done relatively well with the 911 and Boxster models, the Cayenne quickly became the most popular Porsche model in the range. In addition to classic Porsche sportiness, it also offered functionality and space in the interior, making it the perfect fast family car.
The first-generation Cayenne has since become an all-terrain vehicle for enthusiasts, with a wide variety of lift kits and large tires to match their vehicles. Thanks to the Cayenne’s smart differential, trails are a breeze, especially sitting in the comfortable leather seats and having all the toys to play with. The Cayenne is just a great overall choice, especially at under $10,000.
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Wagon ($10,000)
The Mercedes-Benz W123 is one of the most iconic models the German brand has ever produced. Built between 1976 and 1986, the W123 sold nearly 2.7 million units during production. The best thing about W123? Many of them still drive around the world today – from the sweltering heat of the Middle East to the wet rain in the Amazon and even the freezing cold of the Arctic Circle.
W123 models steadily increase in value as they become more scarce and more people want them, but good ones can still be found for around $10,000. Some, like this one, even come with legendary diesel engines and utilitarian wagon body styles, making it one of the best models in the range.
Lincoln Blackwood 2002 ($9,900)
The Lincoln Blackwood may not be among the best cars you can buy for around $10,000, but it is certainly one of the most unique. Blackwood is Ford’s attempt to create a luxury pickup truck – long before luxury pickups were a thing.
As a result, the Blackwood was a failure and only lasted a model year from 2001 to 2002. The car had some interesting features like rear bed/truck status, the fact that it wasn’t rear wheel. and interesting faux-wood styling signs on the side.
2005 Jeep Wrangler ($9,900)
The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most iconic vehicles in American history, along with the Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette and Dodge Charger. The Wrangler is the direct successor to Willy’s original World War II Jeep, a vehicle that has inspired both the Land Rover and the Toyota Land Cruiser.
TJ Wrangler was introduced in 1996 and is one of the best models. It’s usually fitted with a powerful 4.0-litre all-terrain and off-road tyre, which makes it perfect for trails. Today, the TJ is sought after as a vacation vehicle, and many are missing a roof due to the beach car trend.
2010 BMW 335d ($9,999)
The BMW 3 Series remains the best compact sedan on the market, competing with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. The E90 3 Series is one of the best in the business, with nearly a decade in production between 2004 and 2013.
One of the best models in the series is the 335i, which has a twin turbo-6 engine. Luckily for those who want a little more fuel economy, BMW has created a diesel version called the 335d that produces almost the same amount of power but significantly more torque – showing efficient results. Almost the same performance on the straight and around the track, while the cost is significantly lower at the pump.
2002 BMW 540i Manual ($9,000)
Most car enthusiasts love the BMW M5 – and more specifically the E39 M5 – but don’t want to maintain and repair the car. Fortunately, BMW made an “M-Lite” version called the 540i. Despite the M5’s lack of chassis upgrades, it can at least look like a true sports sedan.
The 540i has a 4.4-liter version of the M62 V8 engine that produces around 282 hp. It’s a far cry from the M5’s nearly 400bhp, but the 540i is available with an M-Sport bodykit and manual transmission, making it a much cheaper alternative to the boxed M5.
