For the last couple years all the cars that ive owned have been under 10k
1.) 94 jeep wrangler
2.) 95 bronco
3.) 89 bmw 325i
4.) 98 jeep grand cherokee
5.) 00 Gmc denali with 60k miles
6.) 01 pontiac gtp
7.) 07 kaw zx6r
8.) 91 galant vr4 {project not a dd}
9.) 92 galant vr4 {more of a project not a dd}
Out off all those cars the only issues i had was with the gtp, i had to put a new tranny in it. I would say that cars under 10k can definatly be nice. I buy them because of why most people do you get the best bang for the buck and i don't like carrying full coverage insurance because im 21 so pay cash and get libality.
The next car that i will purchase with eaither be a 03-04 evo (and i will find one under 10k) or a 05 gmc 1500 crew slt 4x4 which will be around 15k.