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Top 10 Best Used Cars for $10,000
March 14, 2013
If you're in the market for a used car, chances are you've got a tight budget to adhere to.
Luckily, our friends at Cars.com have put together a list of what they consider the 10 top cars from 2006 or later that can be purchased for around $10,000.
Cars on the list include the 2006 Ford Escape, 2008 Ford Focus, and 2006 Honda Civic. Below is the full list of the top 10 best vehicles you should consider.
| Top 10 Used Cars for $10,000 |
|---|
| 2006 Ford Escape |
| 2008 Ford Focus |
| 2007 Ford Freestyle |
| 2007 Ford Fusion |
| 2006 Honda Civic |
| 2006 Hyundai Azera |
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata |
| 2008 Kia Optima |
| 2008 Nissan Versa |
| 2007 Scion tC |
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