8 Used Cars for Sale Around 6000 Indiana that Got Better with Age

by GoAceNate

• The fun thing about shopping for used cars for sale under 6000 in Indiana is sometimes seeing the early designs that were put into place. It's at this point that you're able to why some vehicles continue to be sold for many years down the road, while other wither away and are soon forgotten.
  
  To add more interest into the mix, there are also some of these makes and models that die for a short time and are soon reborn in a better way while sporting a new name as well. In some cases it's not even that a certain automobile was unpopular or didn't sell well, but that it was simply time for a fresh new start to bring in more customers. These are the types of $6000 used cars for sale in Indiana that you will want to target.
   
  ( Vehicle images based on 2012 models )
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  2005 Chevrolet Colorado

   

  When the people at General Motors decided to produce their own economic compact car it resulted in the birth of the Chevy Colorado in 2005. This vehicle gathered some attention from the start, but was unable to place GM where they wanted to be. So after five years on the market the Colorado was discontinued and in came the Chevrolet Cruze which is a much improved version of the Colorado and has since been able to deliver. However, with the Cruze being out of most price range it would be a good idea to choose the Colorado as you get much of the same qualities that make its replacement great.
   
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  2006 Ford Escape

   

  Technically the 2006 Ford Escape was a step up from the previous Ford Taurus line had been produced for quite some time, but it too had its own improvements as well. Ford Motor Company felt their Taurus line could use some more style and elegance to make it more of a threat in the large sedan class, and they were right which is where the Escape came in. This used car is stylish, comfortable, and spacious, but low selling numbers resulted in the Taurus name being reborn in 2008.
   
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  2004 Chrysler 200

   

  During the time of the Chrysler 200 it was adored for its ability to be so affordable and offer consumers different choices in body style. Normally if you wanted a coupe or convertible you would have to be ready to pay a large sum of cash to get one. However, by 2011 the 200 was ready for improvements and also a new name as the Chrysler 200 was born. If you can't afford the 200 but like what it offers you will definitely want to consider some of the used cars under $6000 that are early 2000s as you will receive most of the same features.
   
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  2005 Ford Fusion

   

  While GM tried to battle Japanese compact cars with the Colorado, the people at Ford Motor Company had been using Ford Fusion for quite some time. The Fusion had proven to be an economic and durable auto for drivers, but still found its way to the bottom of the sales list. This eventually led to it being phased out by the Ford Focus which had proven to be more popular than the long time veteran. Depending on the dealer you can actually find Focus in your price range which would be a great steal, but an early 2000s Fusion is also an excellent alternative choice.
   
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  2006 Chrysler 300

   

  The Chrysler 300 line has been around since the 1950s, but in 1999-2006 this iconic name took to adding an M at the end of its name. The Chrysler 300 offered all new looks and plenty of new features, while holding true to its roots with a powerful V8 engine. Choosing this older model isn't a bad idea as it still was one of the better large sedans, but by 2007 Chrysler clearly wanted a more attractive appearance.
   
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  2004 Ford Explorer

   

  For quite some time the Ford Explorer was one of the must have midsize crossovers thanks to a spacious interior and great versatility. However, this all cam crumbling down with the help of a few faulty tires and the Explorers tendency to rollover easily. This one incident in early 2000 could have ended this SUVs existence, but instead Ford fought back and has made this vehicle better than it's ever been. In fact most of the used Explorers have had that issue corrected and has allowed this dominant SUV to return to its rightful place atop its competition.
   
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  2005 Volkswagen Golf

   

  There is probably isn't a more recognizable compact automobile like the Volkswagen Golf which has truly gotten better with age. The Golf is one of the longest produced vehicles in history and has had minor changes through the years, until recently. By 1998 VW changed the name to the New Golf and offered a much more feminine styling that made it very popular among young women. This version offered plenty of features, excellent engine choices, and proved to be extremely safe despite a tiny frame. In 2012 the VW Golf hatchback underwent another upgrade and now displays a more unisex appearance and more interior space.
   
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  2001 Toyota Prius

   

  If you wanted a used car under 6,000 dollars that allowed you to travel around Indiana without refueling your tank too often you had to choose the Toyota Prius. The only problem was that this was one of the least attractive vehicles on the road and the ability to get over 40 mpg wasn't too much of a helper. Of course things have now changed as the new Prius is much more stylish and still keeps all its other great qualities. You still may want to look into the 2001 model if you're more concerned about fuel economy than looks, which will easily make this the best choice available.
   

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