Used Cars With Better Reliability Than New Cars

Used cars have always been the best way for consumers to get the most for their money.

Now, according to Consumer Reports, there's even more reason to buy used: eleven 2008 models have the same or fewer problems than similar 2010 models in the same class.

Among the most trouble-free 2008 models were the Toyota FJ Cruiser and Yaris.

Overall, Japanese cars are the most trouble-free, with Honda and Toyota far ahead.

The survey also found that five-year-old models can be good bets for used-car buyers, although problem rates, on average, are worse than rates of three or four-year-old cars.

Consumer Reports survey also found that cars older than five years are not so trouble-free.

Only half of the nine and 10-year-old vehicles had gone 12 months without a reported problem.

• Best used small car: Honda Fit
• Best used family car: Toyota Prius
• Best used upscale car: Lexus ES
• Best used luxury car: Acura RL
• Best used sporty car: Mazda MX-5 Miata
• Best used minivan: Toyota Sienna
• Best used small SUV: Honda CR-V
• Best used midsized & large SUV: Toyota Highlander
• Best used pickup truck: Honda Ridgeline

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