5 Cars to Love for Summer

As we unofficially roll into summer, we scanned cars.com for cars for sale that you would love to take to the beach or for a ride on a hot summer night. Here's what we found:

1. 2009 MINI Cooper - $20,000

Here's a great summer night car for when you and your friends are all home from college and want to drive around and have fun. With 16,583 miles on it, it's as good as new. It's available at Glanzmann Subaru in Jenkintown.

2. 2010 Toyota Prius II - $20,000

You can travel anywhere on your summer adventure—mountains, wetlands, cities—knowing  you're doing less damage to the enviornment. This hybrid has 21,453 miles on it, and it's available at Holman Toyota-Scion in Mount Laurel, N.J. 

3. 2010 Jeep Wrangler Sport - $20,000

If these aren't your beach wheels, I don't know what would be. You should be good to go through whatever comes your way—including sand in this Jeep. With 36,658 miles on it, it's available at Pellegrino Chrysler Jeep in Woodbury Heights, N.J.

4. 2004 Ford Thunderbird Premium - $19,994

As promised, a great date car. Pretend you're in "American Graffiti" as you tool around town. With 28,116 miles, the car is available at Liberty Toyota in Burlington, N.J. 

5. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country Touring - $19,979

A deep cherry red chariot here for long trips with the family: think Grand Canyon, Disney World or Cape Cod. With 36,781 miles, it's available at Sloane Toyota Scion of Glenside.