
April 2, 2026
The Best Used Cars Under $15,000 in 2026: Ranked by Liquidity and Resources
The best used cars under $15,000, options from the US, selection criteria, auction risks, checklist, and turnkey calculation examples.
Read the articleLot #76182925
VIN: 5LMCJ2C98HUL32796
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/3/2026, 14:00
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Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
159,842 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/3/2026, 14:00/ Start via
Current rate $0
Lot #72278595
VIN: 5LMCJ3C9XKUL02034
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/2/2026, 14:00
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Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
137,230 км
Damage
Front
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/2/2026, 14:00/ Start via
Current rate $0
Lot #73046805
VIN: 5LMCJ2C91KUL18200
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
4/2/2026, 1:00
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Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
84,614 км
Damage
All over
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
4/2/2026, 1:00/ Start via
Current rate $1,200
Lot #41830426
VIN: 5LMTJ2DH2HUL68893
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
3/31/2026, 17:00
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Engine
2.3л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
100,119 км
Damage
Minor Dent/Scratches
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
3/31/2026, 17:00/ Start via
Current rate $1,400
Lot #96114035
VIN: 5LMCJ2D93HUL34678
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
3/31/2026, 16:00
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Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
97,285 км
Damage
Minor Dent/Scratches
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
3/31/2026, 16:00/ Start via
Current rate $1,250
Lot #44555163
VIN: 5LMCJ1A90FUJ32585
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
3/31/2026, 14:30
Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
Front
Mileage
126,496 км
Damage
Unknown
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
3/31/2026, 14:30/ Start via
Current rate $875
Lot #45872356
VIN: 5LMCJ3D92HUL57018
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
3/31/2026, 14:00
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Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
170,040 км
Damage
Minor Dent/Scratches
Condition
Run and drives
Auction
Copart
Date and time
3/31/2026, 14:00/ Start via
Current rate $2,600
Lot #76541585
VIN: 5LMCJ2D96JUL19050
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
3/31/2026, 14:00
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Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
—
Damage
Front
Condition
Enhanced
Auction
Copart
Date and time
3/31/2026, 14:00/ Start via
Current rate $275
Lot #43363200
VIN: 5LMCJ2D98KUL06348
Online bidding:
Completed
Date and time:
3/31/2026, 13:30
Engine
2.0л / Gasoline
Drive
All
Mileage
91,290 км
Damage
Right Side
Condition
Not run
Auction
IAAI
Date and time
3/31/2026, 13:30/ Start via
Current rate $2,050

April 2, 2026
The best used cars under $15,000, options from the US, selection criteria, auction risks, checklist, and turnkey calculation examples.
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