where can i get a car for $18,000?

crnd

2009-09-26 20:18:29 UTC

In short, no.

There are 26,311 cars currently available on CarMax. 2,032 are BMW, Lexus, Audi or Mercedes. 894 of those are 2007 or newer. Zero are $18K or less. There are two (out of 2,032....) that are less than $20K - both are stripped down manual transmission, no option, low end Audis.

While it might be possible to find a little bit better deal within your price range and specs somewhere, I'd be very suspicious. Salvage title, non-disclosed lien or ownership problems, something shady. Con artists see guys that want a "too good to be true deal" coming a mile away.

In general, you'll need to either raise your budget or lower your expectations.

anonymous

2016-04-04 11:02:22 UTC

If you signed the contract it is all yours. You can pay it off sooner than the 5 years. I must say, you got taken. The sales person saw you coming. You should warn others around base to not do the same thing. You might also check with your local lawyer on base and have them review the contract to see if it is legal. The military can black ball businesses like these that are ripping off people.

anonymous

2009-09-26 11:23:30 UTC

BMW

3 Series (RWD) ’05; X3 ’04-05; Z4 '04-05

Infiniti

FX35 ’04; G35 sedan (RWD) '05

Lexus

ES ’05; GX470 ’03; LS ’03; LX ’00; RX '04

dadnbob

2009-09-26 10:48:32 UTC

You can get a basic Toyota Corolla for about that and the gas mileage is terrific!!!!! We love ours and don't mind not having the electric windows and all those other bells a whistles.

Ross

2009-09-26 10:48:29 UTC

Check the yahoo Autos section. They have used car listings. For the price and the type of car you might find a 2007 with many many miles on it.

anonymous

2009-09-26 11:04:10 UTC

Well, the great thing with your budget is that you are guaranteed an excellent car either way. For $15,000-$20,000 you can find an excellent car that has what you want and what you need. The only problem is that I think you are setting your sights pretty high, Germans used cars are terrible, and I am not joking. People have found their BMW just lock the doors and then the windows would stop working, Mercedes-Benz cars have always had problems like with the transmission, and Audi's are the only real choice but the FWD is not attractive for the car. The Lexus is really the only choice but the IS250 are terrible in acceleration, the IS350 is the only real choice but the steering feels too electronic and numb. For $20,000, I would recommend you look into the 2006-2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe w/Sports Package, 0-60 in 5.3 is great and the car was on the CarandDrivers 10Best. The first time you test drive it, you will really appreciate for what the car can do. But this car may not interest you, here is a list of cars around your price range that might spark an interest:

Used Cars That Can Be Bought for under 20,000:

2005-2007 Infiniti G35 Coupe w/ Navigation & Sport Package (RWD 0-60: 5.4 sec) (#2 Best Buy for Used Car)

2006-2008 Nissan 350z w/ Sport Package (RWD 0-60:4.9)

2002-2006 BMW M3 Coupe Auto (RWD 0-60: 4.6 sec)

2004-2008 Honda S2000 9000 RPM Redline (RWD 0-60: 6 sec)

2007-2008 Saturn Sky (RWD 0-60 7.5 sec)

2000-2002 BMW M5 (RWD 0-60 4.6 sec)

1993-1997 Toyota Supra Turbo Sport Roof (RWD 0-60 5.4 sec)

2007-2008 Toyota Camry SE V6 (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

1993-1997 Mazda RX-7 Base/Turbo (RWD 0-60 5.7-6.8 sec)

2002-2004 BMW 745Li (RWD 0-60 5.7 sec)

2005-2006 Mini John Cooper Works (FWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

2007-2008 Chrysler Sebring Convertible (FWD 0-60 8.5 sec)

2009 Ford Taurus (FWD 0-60 8.9 sec)

2002-2003 Mercedes-Benz S430 (RWD 0-60 6.3 sec)

2008-2009 Toyota Matrix XRS (FWD 0-60 8.2 sec)

2007-2008 BMW 328i Sedan (RWD 0-60 6.5 sec)

2002-2004 Mercedes-Benz E Class (RWD 0-60 6.5-7.5 sec)

2006 BMW 330i Sedan (RWD 0-60 5.9 sec)

2006-2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE/SL (FWD 0-60 5.6 sec)

2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

2005-2009 Ford Mustang GT (RWD 0-60: 5.5 sec)

2002-2006 Mini Cooper Base/S (FWD 0-60 6.8-8.9 sec) (#4 Best Buy for Used Car)

2000-2006 Mercedes Benz CL-Class (RWD 0-60 5.6-6.7 sec)

2003-2006 Mercedes Benz E-Class (RWD 5.7-7.3 sec)

2005-2008 Cadillac STS (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

2007-2009 Mazda MAZDASPEED3 (FWD 0-60 5.9 sec)

2006-2008 Audi A3 2.0T (FWD 0-60 6.8 sec)

2004-2008 Cadillac XLR (RWD 0-60 6.9 sec)

2006-2008 Mazda MAZDASPEED6 (FWD 0-60 5.8 sec)

2006-2009 VW GTI 2.0T (FWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

2000-2003 BMW M5 (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec)

1998-2002 BMW M Coupe (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec)

2004-2006 Mercedes CLK 320 (RWD 0-60 6.4 sec)

2007-2008 Hyundai Tiburon V6 (FWD 0-60 6.4 sec)

2004-2008 Mazda RX-8 (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec)

2008-2009 Honda Accord Coupe (FWD 0-60 7.3 sec)

2006-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS SuperCharged (FWD 0-60 5.7 sec)

2005-2007 Acura TSX (FWD 0-60 7.9 sec)

2004-2005 Pontiac GTO 6.0 (RWD 0-60 4.8 sec)

2004-2005 BMW Z4 (RWD 0-60 6.8 sec)

2006-2007 Lexus IS 250 (RWD 0-60 7.9 sec)

2005-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX (AWD 0-60 4.8 sec)

2006-2007 Dodge Charger R/T / SRT-8 (RWD 0-60 5.3-6.1 sec)

2000-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec)

2000-2004 Porsche 911 Carrera (RWD 0-60: 4.8 sec)

1993-1997 Mazda RX-7 (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

1998-2004 Porsche Boxster S (RWD 0-60 6.1 sec)

2007-2008 Saturn Sky Convertible (RWD 0-60 7.5 sec)

2006-2007 Audi A4 Turbo/3.2 Quattro (FWD/AWD 0-60 6.9 sec)

2006 BMW 325i Sedan (RWD 0-60 8.2 sec)

1999-2005 BMW 3 Series (RWD 0-60 6.3-10 sec) (#5 Best Buy for Used Car)

2004-2006 BMW 5 Series (RWD 0-60 ?)

2003-2006 Mercedes-Benz E320 (RWD 0-60 7.2 sec)

2006-2008 Pontiac Solstice Convertible (RWD 0-60 7.7 sec)

2004-2008 Acura TL (FWD 0-60: 6.8 sec)

2005-2006 Ford Sallen 427 (RWD 0-60 5.2 sec)

2005-2006 Lexus GS350 (RWD 0-60 5.9 sec)

2000-2004 Ford Saleen (RWD 0-60 4.9-5.6 sec)

2003-2004 Mercury Marauder (RWD 0-60 6.8 sec)

2004-2007 Honda S2000 (RWD 0-60 5.7 sec)

2002-2006 Jaguar X-Type (RWD 0-60 8 sec)

2000-2004 Jaguar S-Type (RWD 0-60 7.8 sec)

1997-2004 Porsche Boxster S (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec) (#9 Best Buy for Used Car)

2005-2008 Chrysler 300C (RWD 0-60 6.3-9.5 sec) (#11 Best Buy for Used Car)

2003-2006 Acura RSX Base/Type-S (FWD 0-60 6.4-8.3 sec)

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Used Cars For Around 15,000:

2005-2007 Ford Mustang GT (RWD 0-60 5.8 sec)

2005-2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe (RWD 0-60 5.5 sec) (#2 Best Buy for Used Car)

2000-2001 BMW M3 (RWD 0-60 4.6 sec)

2000-2001 BMW M5 (RWD 0-60 4.6 sec)

2005-2007 Nissan 350z (RWD 0-60 4.9 sec)

1997-2004 Porsche Boxster (RWD 0-60 7.9 sec)

2000-2004 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec)

2004-2005 Acura TL (FWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

2006-2009 Chevrolet Cobalt SS SuperCharged (FWD 0-60 5.7 sec)

2000-2005 Audi S4 Quattro (AWD 0-60 5.5 sec)

1994-1998 Ford Mustang Cobra SVT (RWD 0-60 5.1 sec)

2003-2007 Honda Accord Coupe/Sedan (RWD 0-60 7.5 sec)

1995-1999 BMW M3 (RWD 0-60 5.4 sec)

2000-2005 BMW 3 Series (RWD 0-60 7.0 sec)

1995-2001 BMW 7 Seres (RWD 0-60 7.9 sec)

2001-2003 BMW Z3 (RWD 0-60 6.9 sec)

2005-2008 Dodge Magnum (RWD 0-60 7.8 sec)

2001-2004 Chevrolet Corvette (RWD 0-60 45.0 sec)

2004-2006 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi (AWD 0-60 4.9-5.9 sec)

2000-2005 Lexus IS 300 (RWD 0-60 7.4 sec)

2004-2005 Dodge SRT-4 (FWD 0-60 5.8 sec)

2000-2007 Mercedes C-Class (RWD 0-60 6.8-8.9 sec)

2005-2007 Ford Mustang V6 (RWD 0-60 8.6 sec)

1998-2000 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (RWD 0-60 5.6 sec)

2003-2008 Toyota Corolla Type S (FWD 0-60 8.9 sec)

2003-2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

1989-1996 Acura Legend (FWD 0-60 8.3 sec)

2001-2004 Volvo S60 (FWD 0-60 7.3 sec)

1996-1998 Audi A4 (FWD 0-60 8.4 sec)

2006-2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse (FWD 0-60 8.3 sec)

1998-2007 Ford Crown Victoria (RWD 0-60 8.7 sec)

1997-2003 BMW 5 Series (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

1994-2001 Volkswagen Golf (FWD 0-60 8.2 sec)

2000-2004 Honda S2000 (RWD 0-60 6.5 sec)

2004-2005 Pontiac GTO 5.7/6.0 (RWD 0-60 4.8-5.3 sec)

1999-2004 Ford Mustang GT/Mach 1/Bullitt (RWD 0-60 5.8-6.3 sec)

1992-2000 Lexus SC 300/400 (RWD 0-60 5.9-8 sec)

2003-2006 Hyundai Tiburon (FWD 0-60 9 sec)

1998-2002 Honda Accord Coupe (FWD 0-60 6.9-7.6 sec)

1997-2002 Honda Prelude (FWD 0-60 7.6 sec)

2000-2006 Mercedes-Benz CL Class (RWD 0-60 5.6 sec)

1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS (RWD 0-60 6.3 sec)

2006 Dodge Charger 2.7L V6 (RWD 0-60 9 sec)

1991-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT Base/VR4 (RWD/AWD 0-60 5.8 sec-7 sec)

2002-Up Jaguar X-Type (RWD 0-60 ?)

2000-2004 Jaguar S-Type (RWD 0-60 ?)

2004-2006 Scion xB (FWD 0-60 8.5 sec)

2006-2008 Chrysler 300 (RWD 0-60 7.6 sec)

2001-2002 Audi TT 225 hp ALMS Coupe Quattro (AWD 0-60 5.6 sec(

1994-1997 Chevrolet Impala SS (RWD 0-60 6.5 sec)

1992-1996 Jaguar XJS (RWD 0-60 6.7 sec)

1995-1998 Nissan 240sx (RWD 0-60 8.1 sec)

1984-1996 Chevrolet Corvette (RWD 0-60 4.7 sec)

1993-1994 Infiniti J30 Base/Touring (RWD 0-60 8.7 sec)

2000-2008 Mercury Grand Marquis (RWD 0-60 9 sec)

1990-1996 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo (RWD 0-60 5.5 sec)

2005-2007 Cadillac STS V6/V8 (RWD 0-60 5.4-6.3 sec)

1999-2002 BMW M Coupe (RWD 0-60 5.2 sec) (#3 Best Buy for Used Car)

2002-2004 Ford SVT Focus (FWD 0-60 7.4 sec) (#1 Best Buy for Used Car)

1999-2005 Mazda Miata (RWD 0-60 6.5 sec) (#6 Best Buy for Used Car)

1999-2005 BMW 3 Series (RWD 0-60 6.3-10 sec) (#5 Best Buy for Used Car)

HOPE THIS HELPS!!!