Whether you are a SUNY Cortland or Ithaca College student, buying a first car for a new driver, or just need dependable transportation to get to work in Cortland, Homer, or Syracuse, you do not have to spend $25,000 or more to get a good used car. At Cortland Used Cars we keep a selection of vehicles priced under $15,000, and many of them are all-wheel drive for our Central New York winters.
What You Can Find Under $15,000
Our under-$15K inventory changes every week, but it often includes compact and mid-size SUVs like the Chevrolet Equinox, Ford Escape, Ford Edge, Jeep Cherokee, and Jeep Compass, along with minivans, hatchbacks, and older work trucks. Many are AWD or 4x4, which is hard to find at this price in other parts of the state.
Tips for Buying a Used Car on a Budget
Set your total budget first. Include tax, registration, and insurance, not just the price of the car.
Read the CARFAX. Look at owners, accident history, and service records. Every car on our website has a CARFAX report.
Get pre-qualified. You can get pre-qualified on our website in seconds with no effect on your credit score, so you know where you stand before you visit.
Use your trade-in. Your current car can go toward your down payment. Get a trade-in value on our website before you come in.
Think about upkeep. Our new service department handles oil changes, brakes, tires, alignments, and NYS inspections, and customers who buy from us get free NYS inspections.
Shop Used Cars Under $15,000 in Cortland, NY
See every used car we have under $15,000, with photos, prices, and CARFAX reports, or browse our full inventory.
Visit Cortland Used Cars at 3600 West Road in Cortland, NY, or call (607) 756-8089. We are open Monday through Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 3pm.
