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10 Most Reliable Used Cars Under $24,000
October 23, 2014
BankRate.com recently put together a list of the 10 most reliable used cars you can buy right now, all with average prices less than $24,000. The list is based on vehicles produced between 2008 and 2012 that are likely to make it past the 200,000-mile mark. The most reliable include the Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Nissan Maxima, Honda Accord, and Acura TL.
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| Vehicle | Avg. Price | Avg. Mileage | % of Cars For Sale Below Market Value | Discount Below Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda Civic | $13,075 | 46,971 | 15% | 9.3% |
| Ford Taurus | $15,114 | 58,737 | 19% | 10.3% |
| Honda Accord | $15,231 | 44,751 | 16% | 9% |
| Toyota Camry | $16,303 | 39,648 | 17% | 9.5% |
| Nissan Maxima | $18,292 | 46,366 | 18% | 10.2% |
| Honda Odyssey | $21,212 | 50,945 | 15% | 8.9% |
| Acura TL | $21,532 | 46,956 | 20% | 9.6% |
| Ford Explorer | $21,832 | 53,456 | 20% | 9.4% |
| Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | $23,307 | 56,698 | 16% | 9% |
| Ford F-150 | $23,397 | 53,831 | 15% | 9.5% |
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