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Best and Worst Used Cars
March 27, 2014
If you're in the market for a used car, this is one article you will want to read.
Consumer Reports recently issued their list of best and worst used cars to own. Their rankings are based on their own performance tests, as well as overall reliability and safety.
On the best list are the likes of the Toyota Matrix, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Soul, Infiniti G35, and Acura MDX. And on the not-so-great list are the Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, Mini Cooper S, and Dodge Grand Caravan.
Best Used Vehicles
Category | Vehicle | Year Range |
---|---|---|
LESS THAN $10,000 | ||
Small Cars | Toyota Prius | 2004-2007 |
Small Cars | Scion xB | 2004-2006 |
Small Cars | Pontiac Vibe | 2005-2008 |
Small Cars | Toyota Matrix | 2005-2007 |
Sedans | Hyundai Sonata | 2007-2008 |
Sedans | Acura TSX | 2004 |
SUVs | Toyota Highlander V6 | 2004 |
SUVs | Mitsubishi Outlander | 2007 |
$10,000 to $15,000 | ||
Small Cars | Honda Fit | 2011-2013 |
Small Cars | Kia Soul | 2010-2011 |
Sedans | Mazda3 | 2009-2012 |
Sedans | Infiniti G35 | 2006-2007 |
SUVs | Acura MDX | 2004-2006 |
SUVs | Toyota RAV4 | 2006, 2008 |
SUVs | Honda CR-V | 2005-2008 |
$15,000 to $20,000 | ||
Small Cars | Hyundai Elantra | 2012-2013 |
Small Cars | Subaru Impreza | 2011-2013 |
Sedans | Toyota Camry | 2011-2012 |
Sedans | Toyota Camry Hybrid | 2010-2011 |
Sedans | Acura TL | 2008 |
SUVs | Lexus RX | 2006-2007 |
SUVs | Subaru Forester | 2009-2010 (nonturbo) |
$20,000 to $25,000 | ||
Sedans | Toyota Avalon | 2011-2012 |
Sedans | Lexus LS | 2006 |
Sedans | Lincoln MKZ | 2011-2012 |
Sedans | Ford Fusion Hybrid | 2012 |
SUVs | Toyota Highlander Hybrid | 2008-2009 |
SUVs | Honda Pilot | 2009-2010 |
Worst Used Vehicles
Vehicle |
---|
BMW X5 (6-cyl.) |
Chevrolet Cruze (1.8) |
Chevrolet Impala |
Chevrolet Uplander |
Chrysler PT Cruiser (nonturbo) |
Chrysler Town & Country |
Dodge Caravan |
Dodge Grand Caravan |
Dodge Journey |
Ford Explorer (V6) |
Ford F-250 & F-350 (diesel) Ford Fiesta |
Ford Flex (3.5L EcoBoost) |
GMC Acadia |
Lincoln MKT (EcoBoost) |
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class |
Mini Cooper S |
Mini Countryman |
Saturn Outlook |
Saturn Relay |
Volkswagen Beetle, New Beetle |
Volkswagen Touareg |
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