To put it simply: $1400 is much better than $600, which means if you’re in the market for a new car, this is the perfect chance for you to finally buy one. With $1400, you’ll have many more options to buy immediately, and can even use the money towards a bigger vehicle purchase that will work as an investment for your credit’s future. Before you get too excited, make sure to read the below tips and see what are some of our favorite cars you can get with your stimulus check. Even if you don’t choose any from this list, you can still use them to get a good idea of what you would really want!
1. 2000-2006 Honda CR-V
Who said SUVs have to be pricy? The 2000 Honda CR-V is a utility-style car that was made to last. With it roomy interior and cargo area, it’s a solid vehicle that you can still take yourself or your family around in safely without feeling as if it will break apart at the slightest touch.
The best part about these is that they’re still very common today and can still be seen chugging along on the streets and freeways. The car’s aesthetics blend in effortlessly with modern styles of other vehicles, so you won’t have to feel as if you’re behind in an “old” car.
Most of these editions run at about $1000 or less, so you can easily pay all the money upfront with your stimulus check and still have money left over.
2. 2004-2006 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry is known for its lasting power, so even if you find one for $1200 with 140,000 on it, you can be sure that you still have a car that will keep going for years to come with right maintenance.
The 2004-2006 Camry features a sleek look that will help you blend in on the streets. Just like with the 2000 CR-V, there are still many of these on the road so you won’t have to worry about standing out too much. In fact, we still run into many of these cars in excellent condition and when they’ve been cared for properly, their looks are comparable to a brand new Camry!
3. 2002-2006 Honda Odyssey
For those of that are looking for an affordable yet reliable family van, the Honda Odyssey is the way to go. Every now and then, we still get inquiries about these because of how iconic they’ve become.
Because they’re spacious and stylish, even with age, this will always be one of our favorites to go to but buyer beware: price varies on these as they’re still popular and because of their longevity. The prices can range anywhere from $1000 to almost $10000 for a newer one in excellent condition with any installed perks. If this is a prime car choice for you, we advise shopping around first and seeing what works with your budget best.
Remember: you can also use the $1400 as a hefty down payment also so don’t be afraid to explore all your options here!
4. 1990-2000 Ford Ranger
Everyone loves a good pickup truck and you can’t go wrong with any Ford Ranger from 1990-2000. While on the smaller side, they still have the vintage truck feel that many people thrive for and even the older editions have the towing and transmission power necessary to be used for work purposes.
Its compact frame also makes it handling very easy, which would be great for any first time drivers that you can’t trust with a brand new vehicle! They usually start from about $1000 and go up from there, especially as some are customized.
5. Using the $1400 as a Down Payment
We can’t reiterate this enough: your stimulus check can also serve as a great down payment towards a newer car. For example, the 2015 Nissan Altima SV is a great option for anyone looking for a sedan that has more of a sporty style to it, and runs at about $10000 with $50000 miles. That $1400 is enough to knock the overall price down and will leave you with a lower payment per month.
Make sure to look at any newer cars (7 years and down) because you never know when you might find a great option that others were missing out on!
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