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Consumers often buy a used car on impulse. Not doing a little research before making a purchase can lead to expensive repairs down the road. To get the best value on a pre-owned vehicle, it’s always best to do some homework before making a purchase. This article allows the used car buyer to get some insight on the best car values by category as well as the top 10 overall picks.
Most Reliable Used Cars by Model Category
Every year Edmunds.com creates a list of the most reliable used cars by category. Besides using reliability as a factor, they also consider safety and availability of the vehicle in the marketplace. For the 2010 list, they only considered vehicles originally sold from 2003 to 2008.
The reliability factor is based on sources that report on reliability and vehicle life, as well as their own internal knowledge of automobiles. The safety factors are based on empirical studies from outside sources like National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Considering all of these factors, Edmunds.com complied the following reliability list by model category.
- Compact Sedan – 2003 to 2008 Hyundai Elantra
- Midsize Sedan – 2003 to 2008 Toyota Camry
- Large Sedan – 2006 to 2008 Hyundai Azera
- Coupe – 2003 to 2008 BMW 3 Series
- Convertible – 2003 to 2008 Mazda Miata
- Wagon – 2003 to 2008 Pontiac Vibe
- Compact SUV/Cross Over – 2003 to 2008 Honda CR-V
- Midsize SUV/Cross Over – 2004 to 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor
- Large SUV/Cross Over – 2003 to 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
- Minivan/Van – 2003 to 2008 Honda Odyssey
- Compact Truck – 2003 to 2008 Toyota Tacoma
- Large Truck – 2003 to 2008 Ford F150
- Luxury – 2003 to 2008 Infiniti G35
- Hybrid – 2004 to 2008 Toyota Prius
Top 10 Most Reliable Used Cars
Warranty Direct, an aftermarket warranty company that operates in the U.S. and U.K, created a list of the most reliable used cars. Their rankings are based on the amount of money claimed from their internal warranty claims on used cars that are between 3 and 10 years old.
Unlike the top category list of models, manufacturers compile this top 10 list. Naturally some models of a particular manufacturer will fare better than others. For example, Honda topped their list with only 7% needed covered repairs in a 12-month period. However the actual Honda model that fared the best is not disclosed. The following list is in order by the rank of the most reliable used cars.
Warranty Directs Top 10 Most Reliable Used Cars
- Honda
- Subaru
- Mitsubishi
- Lexus
- Toyota
- Mazda
- Nissan
- Skoda
- Kia
- Mini
Besides choosing a used model that has a reputation for reliability, there are other factors that can help ensure a good purchase. Before buying a used car, always check the vehicle history for any past problems. It’s also a good idea to find out what the vehicle’s actually worth before making a purchase. Buying a pre-owned certified car can also add value to a used vehicle purchase.
James Clausen - Clausen received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in Automotive Management and Marketing at Northwood University, graduating ...
