Best cars for bad credit history customers

Lots of good options in the $10,000 range

IN TERMS OF NEW CARS
The Nissan Versa and Hyundai Accent/Kia Rio all have stripped down versions with starting prices under $10,000 -- and that's for an 09 model! We saw an ad recently for an 08 Accent for $8,900! It's sad dealers are in such trouble, but it sure is good news for the rest of us. There are some serious, serious bargains on the market today.

Other entry-level cars that give you a managable payment -- and a better chance of getting approved for a loan -- include the Toyota Yaris or Matrix, the Chevy Cobalt or Malibu, the Ford Focus or Fusion, the Smart ForTwo, and, of course, the Honda Fit. Suzuki has five 09 models starting under $15,000, and that includes an SUV and an all-wheel drive vehicle.

IN TERMS OF USED CARS
-- the Pontiac Vibe is identical to the Matrix only cheaper. You can find an 04 around $11,500.
-- the Suzuki Forenza. A compact sedan, the 04 model got good reliability ratings from MSN Autos and can be found for around $9,000 according to the Kelley Blue Book.
-- the Chrysler PT Cruiser. You can find an 03 or 04 for around $10,000, and it gets pretty good marks for long-term reliability.
-- the Kia Optima might be the best, most-overlooked car on the market. An 06 model can be found around $10,000.
-- BMW 3-Series. A BMW in this price range? Yep -- if it's 10 years old. It'll still look good and will set you back maybe $12,000.
-- the 04 Scion XB. Saw it described once as the love child of a Mini Cooper and a UPS truck. You can an 04 around $12,000.
-- 00 Audi A4. For about $11,000 you can have a near-luxury sedan.

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