Top 10 Used Cars at Under $5,000 (and more than 15 years old!) for Tackling Winter

9 — Mazda 3 (2004)

Yes we know, as an old Mazda it rusts at the mere sight of a snowflake. But if you manage to find one that has been treated against corrosion, you can count on benefiting from your 2004 Mazda 3 for a few years. What’s more, precisely because of its vulnerability to corrosion, it can be had for a song on the used-car market. There are great bargains to be found… just be patient and keep looking.

Consult our listing of pre-owned Mazda 3 cars available in your region of Canada