Is it possible to get a decent four-wheel drive car under $5,000? The answer is yes, it's possible. An example would be the 1998 Mazda MPV 4x4. This car features a turbocharged indirect injection, Line 4 diesel engine that churns some 123 hp and 217 pound-feet of torque. It goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 14 seconds and rest to 100 miles per hour in 40.4 seconds. It manages 21.6 miles per gallon in the city and 24.2 miles per gallon on the highway. This 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 75-liter fuel tank and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

Another example would be the 2000 Ford Explorer. This car is a 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $2,799. It is powered by a naturally aspirated, spark-ignition 4-stroke V6 engine that cranks out 160 hp and 225 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 113 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 11.4 seconds. It also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 79-liter fuel tank.

Other examples include the 2004 Nissan Xterra, which has a top speed of 104 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 10.3 seconds; and the 1990 Ford Bronco II has a top speed of 99 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds.

Here are 25 4x4s under $5,000.

25 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser

A 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $5,000. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated, indirect injection, Line 6 engine and comes with a 95-liter (25.1 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 16.5 miles per gallon, and has a top speed of 87 miles per hour. The 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser also features a 6-speed manual transmission.

24 2004 Nissan Xterra

The 2004 Nissan Xterra is a 5-door part-time four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $4,999. It's powered by a naturally aspirated, spark-ignition 4-stroke V6 engine that cranks out 180 hp and 202 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 104 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 10.3 seconds. It also comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 74-liter fuel tank.

23 2005 Ford Escape

Featuring a naturally aspirated, indirect injection, spark-ignition 4-stroke, Line 4 engine that churns some 145 hp and 148 pound-feet of torque, the 2005 Ford Escape goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 11.5 seconds and rest to 100 miles per hour in 46.0 seconds. It manages 17.9 miles per gallon in the city and 19.7 miles per gallon on the highway. This 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 62-liter fuel tank you can get  for as low as $4,990.

22 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

A 5-door part-time four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 2000 Mitsubishi Montero is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $5,000. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated, indirect injection V6 engine and comes with a 74-liter (19.6 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 16.0 miles per gallon and has a top speed of 113 miles per hour. The 2000 Mitsubishi Montero also features a 4-speed automatic transmission.

21 1990 Ford Bronco II

The 1990 Ford Bronco II is a 3-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $4,999. It's powered by a naturally aspirated, spark-ignition 4-stroke V6 engine that cranks out 140 hp and 170 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 99 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 10.6 seconds. It also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 87-liter fuel tank.

20 1998 Mazda MPV 4x4

Featuring a turbocharged, indirect injection, Line 4 diesel engine that churns some 123 hp and 217 pound-feet of torque, the 1998 Mazda MPV 4x4 goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 14 seconds and rest to 100 miles per hour in 40.4 seconds. It manages 21.6 miles per gallon in the city and 24.2 miles per gallon on the highway. This 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 75 liter fuel tank and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

19 2002 Jeep Liberty

A 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 2002 Jeep Liberty is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $4,980. This car is powered by a normally aspirated, indirect injection, Line 4 engine and comes with a 70-liter (18.5 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 18 miles per gallon and a top speed of 110 miles per hour. The 2002 Jeep Liberty also features a 5-speed manual transmission.

18 2001 Jeep Cherokee

The 2001 Jeep Cherokee is a 5-door part-time four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle you can get for as low as $5,000. It's powered by a naturally aspirated, spark-ignition 4-stroke Line 6 engine that cranks out 195 hp and 230 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 116 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds. It also comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 76-liter fuel tank.

17 1996 Jeep Wrangler

Featuring a naturally aspirated, indirect injection spark-ignition 4-stroke, Line 4 engine that churns some 117 hp and 137 pound-feet of torque, the 1996 Jeep Wrangler goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 12.3 seconds and rest to 100 kilometers per hour in 15 seconds. It manages 19 miles per gallon in the city and 17.5 miles per gallon on the highway. This 2-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 72-liter fuel tank and you can get it for as low as $4,999.

16 1988 Suzuki Samurai

A 3-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 1988 Suzuki Samurai is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $5,000. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated carburetor, Line 4 engine and comes with a 40-liter (10.6 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 23.4 miles per gallon, and has a top speed of 81 miles per hour. The 1988 Suzuki Samurai also features a 5-speed manual transmission.

15 2000 Ford Explorer

The 2000 Ford Explorer is a 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $2,799. It is powered by a naturally aspirated, spark-ignition 4-stroke V6 engine that cranks out 160 hp and 225 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 113 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 11.4 seconds. It also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 79-liter fuel tank.

14 2002 BMW X5

Featuring a naturally aspirated, indirect injection, spark-ignition 4-stroke Line 6 engine that churns some 225 hp and 214 pound-feet of torque, the 2002 BMW X5 goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 8.8 seconds and rest to 100 miles per hour in 25.3 seconds. It manages 15 miles per gallon in the city and 21 miles per gallon on the highway. This 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 93-liter fuel tank and a 5-speed manual transmission.

13 2000 Honda CR-V

A 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 2000 Honda CR-V is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $3,999. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated, indirect injection Line 4 engine and comes with a 58-liter (15.3 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 20.3 miles per gallon and a top speed of 109 miles per hour. The 2000 Honda CR-V also features a 5-speed manual transmission.

12 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer

The 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $4,900. It's powered by a normally aspirated, spark-ignition 4-stroke Line 6 engine that cranks out 270 hp and 275 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 125 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds. It also comes with a 4-speed automatic transmission and a 84-liter fuel tank.

11 2003 Lincoln Navigator

Featuring a normally aspirated indirect injection, spark-ignition 4-stroke V8 engine that churns some 300 hp and 355 pound-feet of torque, the 2003 Lincoln Navigator goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 9.5 seconds and rest to 100 miles per hour in 29.8 seconds. It manages 11 miles per gallon in the city and 16 miles per gallon on the highway. This 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 106 liter fuel tank and a 4-speed automatic transmission.

10 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee

A 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $4,999. This car is powered by a naturally aspirated, indirect injection V6 engine and comes with an 80-liter (21.2 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 18 miles per gallon, and has a top speed of 116 miles per hour. The 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee also features a 5-speed automatic transmission.

9 2005 Honda Pilot

The 2005 Honda Pilot is a 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $4,999. It's powered by a naturally aspirated, Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control V6 engine that cranks out 255 hp and 250 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 117 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 8.7 seconds. It also comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission and a 73-liter fuel tank.

8 2010 Mercury Mariner

Featuring a naturally aspirated indirect injection, spark-ignition 4-stroke V6 engine that churns some 240 hp and 223 pound-feet of torque, the 2010 Mercury Mariner goes from rest to 60 miles per hour in 7 seconds and rest to 100 miles per hour in 19.3 seconds. It manages 17.0 miles per gallon in the city and 24.0 miles per gallon on the highway. This 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle also features a 62-liter fuel tank and you can get it for as low as $4,931.

7 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe

A 5-door four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, the 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe is another 4x4 you can snag for as low as $5,000. This car is powered by a normally aspirated, indirect injection V8 engine and comes with a 98-liter (25.9 US gallon) fuel tank. It has an average fuel consumption of 15 miles per gallon and has a top speed of 121 miles per hour. The 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe also features a 4-speed automated transmission.

6 2006 Mazda Tribute

The 2006 Mazda Tribute is a 5-door on-demand four-wheel drive sport utility vehicle, and you can get it for as low as $2,991. It's powered by a naturally aspirated spark-ignition 4-stroke Line 4 engine that cranks out 148 hp and 147 pound-feet of torque. This car has a top speed of 113 miles per hour and goes from rest to 60 mph in 10.9 seconds. It also comes with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 61-liter fuel tank.