Are the under $1,000-$2,000 used cars in the US reliable?

Cheap no-frills models can be reliable. Minivans and sedans cost less than trucks and SUVs. Avoid luxury brands. If they are in $1000 range, there is probably something wrong with them. read more

Used cars in the $1,000 to $2,000 range can be reliable if you shop carefully and know what you're buying with a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Good used cars can be inexpensive because they've fallen out of favor such as V8 engines which consumes more fuel, or the wrong color and options which no one wants, or has some sort of stigma attached such as granny cars. read more