Top 10 V6 sedans for under $10,000: Updated for 2020

2010-2015 Ford Taurus V6

2015 Ford Taurus. 2015 Ford Taurus.

2007-2014 Nissan Maxima

2009 Nissan Maxima. 2009 Nissan Maxima.

2006-2012 Lexus ES 330/350

2011 Lexus ES 350. 2011 Lexus ES 350.

2007-2013 Honda Accord V6

2009 Honda Accord. 2009 Honda Accord.

Infiniti G35/G37 2006-2013

2009 Infiniti G37. 2009 Infiniti G37.

2007-2013 Toyota Camry V6

2011 Toyota Camry. 2011 Toyota Camry.

Dodge Charger V6 2009-2014

2010 Dodge Charger. 2010 Dodge Charger.

2005-2012 Acura TL

2009 Acura TL. 2009 Acura TL.

Toyota Avalon 2007-2013

2012 Toyota Avalon. 2012 Toyota Avalon.

BMW 5-series 2007-2012

2012 BMW 5-series. 2012 BMW 5-series.

Looking for a used family car that has decent power? Here is the top 10 list for you. We have researched the U.S. used car market and looked at many different cars. We have selected these V6 sedans that we think deserve your consideration.The 2010+ Taurus is a full-size upscale sedan. It offers an amazing driving experience and a quiet cabin. Overall, this vehicle feels solid and substantial. The 3.5L Cyclone V6 engine provides good acceleration. The Taurus is available with front- or all-wheel drive. We even found a few SHO models for under 10K. The SHO has all-wheel drive and comes with the 365-hp twin-turbo 3.5L Ecoboost V6. The 2013 front-wheel drive V6 Taurus is rated at. Consider buying an extended warranty for the powertrain, as some repairs could be expensive at higher mileage.The Maxima is a large premium sporty family sedan with front-wheel drive. The 3.5L V6 engine propels the 2013 Maxima from 0 to 60 mph in around 6.3 seconds. Nissan Maxima deliversin city driving andon the highway. Considering that there are some questions to the CVT transmission in some model years, it's not a bad idea to get a good extended warranty for the powertrain. Redesign years: 2004, 2009, 2016.The Lexus ES is a luxury version of the Toyota Camry; it rides on the same front-wheel drive platform and only comes with an automatic transmission and 3.3L, or from 2007, 3.5L V6. The Lexus ES is very comfortable and has a soft and quiet ride. The sound system is excellent. Parts are expensive but Lexus is the most reliable brand. Another big plus is that it's very likely to be well maintained by its original owner. The 2011 Lexus ES 350 is rated at. Redesign years: 2002, 2007, 2013.The V6 Accord is a safe bet for a fast family sedan. Compared to its archrival Camry, the Accord offers firmer ride and sportier handling. The Accord's V6 is smooth and has plenty of power. Good crash test ratings are a big plus. The interior is roomy and stylish. The Accord is dependable and holds its value well. Maintenance costs are low despite the fact that the V6 engine has a timing belt. The 2012 Honda Accord V6 is rated atcity/highway. Redesign years: 2003, 2008, 2013.Infiniti is a luxury brand owned by Nissan. The G35/37 is the most sporty car in this list; it's even available with a manual transmission. The G comes with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (G35X/G37X). It handles beautifully and has a strong VQ V6 engine. The interior is roomy and nicely finished. Reliability is well above average, although parts are expensive. The 2012 rear-wheel-drive G37 sedan is rated at. Redesign years: 2003, 2007. For the 2014 redesign, the G37 was renamed Q50.The best-selling Camry is known for its reliability and comfort, but the V6-powered Camry is fast. The 0 to 60 mph time for the 2012 3.5L V6 Camry is under 6 seconds. The Camry has front-wheel drive and offers a roomy interior and a smooth driving experience. The Camry is the most fuel-efficient V6-powered family sedan on this list. The 2012 Camry V6 is rated atcity/highway. Redesign years: 2007, 2012.The Charger stands out from the crowd with its sporty and aggressive look. It's one of the best highway cruisers and the exhaust sounds amazing. The Charger has a rear-wheel drive, but it's also available with all-wheel drive. Redesigned for 2011, the Charger received a more powerful V6 and a much nicer interior. The 2011 rear-wheel drive Charger with a 292-hp 3.6L Pentastar V6 gets an EPA-estimatedcity/highway. Although not without some electrical and other minor issues, it's a damn good car.The Acura TL is a premium front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive V6 sport sedan. The TL is well equipped and has plenty of power; the 2009 Acura TL SH AWD will get you from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. A manual transmission is available, but rare. Overall, the Acura TL is reliable, but lack of maintenance will cause problems. When checking a used Acura TL, stay away if the car has a noisy engine. The EPA rates the 2012 FWD Acura TL auto aton premium gasoline. Redesign years: 2004, 2009.The Avalon is a reliable front-wheel drive full-size sedan. It offers a very spacious interior and a smooth ride. Redesign years: 2005, 2013. The 2013 Avalon looks sharp, but is a bit more expensive than 10K. The power comes from Toyota's 3.5L 2GR-FE V6, which is one of the best V6 engines on the market. The 2012 Toyota Avalon getsin city driving andon the highway. It should not be too difficult to find a used Toyota Avalon in good condition.Even though the Bimmer technically has an Inline-6 and not a V6 engine, we decided to include it. The 5-series combines performance and luxury in one package and is widely available for under $10K. The 5-series comes with rear- or all-wheel drive. The non-turbo 528i is a sensible choice, as the turbocharged 535i could be expensive to maintain in the long run. You can even get the 5-series with a manual transmission. Of course, it requires premium gasoline and parts aren't cheap. The rear-wheel drive 2011 BMW 528i is rated aton premium gasoline. Redesign years: 2004, 2011.