Buying a brand new car seems appealing to a lot of people. You get the latest styles, designs, and features, and it’s easy to see why that’s something people would look for. You can get a lot of new styles and tech in a slightly older car without making a ton of sacrifices. In fact, vehicles that are just a few years old are also great options, and you can usually get them for a fraction of the price that they were new only because they are slightly used. These used car options like the Toyota Camry are fan favorites that age well over a handful of years and provide a lot of reliability. Better yet, you can get them for less than $20,000.

Reliable options

First up is the fan-favorite Toyota Camry. People love the Camry for its reliability and features, and all offered at a price that is affordable to most consumers. They rate well in safety tests as well as provide a fair fuel economy for a full-sized sedan. The Camry is a practical choice for a daily driver or a first car, and they offer an enjoyable driving experience that keeps owners buying new generations over and over again.

The unsuspecting option is the BMW i3, the brand’s all-electric compact car that you can get for less than $20,000. The i3 may not have the best range out there, but it offers enough to get you around town on your daily route and errands. With not many on the roads, the BMW i3 is a more unique option than your standard sedan, and it’s a refreshing choice if you’re looking for something a little different on a budget.

Practical or sporty

Toyota RAV4 is a popular option for a reliable SUV year after year, but even buying a slightly used one is still a good option. The RAV4 is an SUV that is just as well equipped to handle your daily route with your family as it is to handle off-road trails. Among the various trim levels, you can get a handful of different options and features, and for a 2017 model year, you can get them for less than $20,000.

If you’re looking for something sporty and fun, the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata is also an option you can get for under $20,000 though that might be surprising. These front-mid-engine sports cars are lightweight and handle incredibly well. For such a small car, they are comfortable and practical, with enough trunk space for a few groceries or a gym bag.

Buying a used car doesn’t have to mean you are sacrificing reliability. These 2017 models look new enough that they share almost all of the same designs and style features as the latest 2020 models. With just as many standard features, there isn’t anything to lose — and a lot of savings to gain.