Low price, reliable, fuel efficient used vehicle. Suggestions?

Question

We are a family of 4 (2 young ones 4 and 2), looking for a used vehicle that is reliable and fuel efficient for under $5K, but is either 2000 or newer. Thus far I can only come up with Corolla and Civic. I've been looking on craigslist, but these are hard to come by at that price point. Are there any other makes and models that I should be looking for?

Thanks for the help!

Answer 1

Citroen Xsara HDi estate or hatchback.

Answer 2

$4,000

Chevrolet Prizm 98-00

Mazda Protege 98-00

Toyota Echo 00 (my favorite)

$4,000 to $6,000

Chevrolet Prizm 01-02

Ford Mustang V6 99-01

Hyundai Accent 04

Hyundai Elantra 03

Toyota Echo 01-02