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Used Cars You Should Consider Buying
June 28, 2012
This week, Edmunds.com editors assembled a list of best used cars to consider based on a combination of reliability, safety, value and availability.
They limited their selection to vehicles that are between 2 and 7 years old. These are vehicles that should be dependable for several more years and have already gone through their biggest period of depreciation.
Make sure to consider these vehicles when shopping for a used car.
| Segment | Vehicle | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Compact Sedan | Hyundai Elantra | 2005-2010 |
| Midsize Sedan | Nissan Altima | 2005-2010 |
| Large Sedan | Hyundai Azera | 2006-2010 |
| Coupe | BMW 3 Series | 2005-2010 |
| Convertible | Mazda Miata | 2005-2010 |
| Wagon | Pontiac Vibe | 2005-2010 |
| Compact SUV | Honda CR-V | 2005-2010 |
| Midsize SUV | Ford Explorer | 2005-2010 |
| Large SUV | Chevrolet Tahoe | 2005-2010 |
| Minivan/Van | Honda Odyssey | 2005-2010 |
| Compact Truck | Toyota Tacoma | 2005-2010 |
| Large Truck | Ford F-150 | 2005-2010 |
| Luxury | Infiniti G35/G37 | 2005-2010 |
| Hybrid | Toyota Prius | 2005-2010 |
| Sport Compact | Subaru Impreza WRX | 2005-2010 |
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