If you need new wheels but have to stick to a budget, buying a used car can be a way to get the biggest bang for your buck. Used cars can give you many of the same features that are available on newer models, but at a far lower price. Show Picking out a good used car from a sea of bad ones can be tricky. You want a vehicle that’s reliable, affordable, and equipped with modern safety features. And with used-car prices at record highs, it’s important to find one that won’t cost you more money down the road. We’ve created this guide to help you find the small cars, sedans, and SUVs that are most likely to fulfill your needs without breaking down and soaking you with repair bills. The vehicles listed below performed well in CR’s road tests when they were new and had consistent above-average reliability for multiple years, according to our surveys of CR members. Even among the used cars we recommend, there can be stinkers because of a bad day at the factory or a neglectful owner who didn’t keep up with the required maintenance. Make sure to have the car you’re considering thoroughly inspected by a certified mechanic before you sign on the dotted line. If you’re a Consumer Reports member, the results below are available to you. If you’re not a member, click below to join and access this full list of cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, and wagons. As a CR member, you’ll also get access to our exclusive ratings and reviews for every product we buy and test, including cars, grills, mobile phones, and flat-screen TVs. Once you’re ready to shop, go to our Used Car Marketplace to browse local vehicle listings and see how their reliability and owner satisfaction scores stack up. Small Cars The Leaf is a very affordable electric vehicle with a typical range of 75 miles. Smaller and more affordable than the regular Prius, the C returned an excellent 43 mpg overall in our tests. Other Good Choices Midsized Cars Under $10,000 Midsized SUVs Under $10,000 Midsized and Large Cars for
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SUVs Other Good Choices Pickup Trucks There are a lot of things you need to check when shopping for a used car. On the "Consumer 101" TV show, Consumer Reports expert Keith Barry explains to host Jack Rico how to evaluate a pre-owned vehicle and negotiate with the dealership to get the best possible deal.
Jon Linkov I owe my career to two fateful events: my father buying a 1965 Corvette and my purchase of an Audi A4 rather than a Chevy Tahoe. The Corvette jump-started my love of cars, and the Audi led me to automotive journalism, track days, and amateur car repair. In my free time I cycle as much as possible, no matter the season. What is the best used car to buy in 2022?Drive anywhere in comfort with a midsize sedan. Choose from this list of the best used midsize sedans (based on CarMax sales data from June 1, 2021, through November 30, 2021) for smooth handling and upscale ride satisfaction.. Honda Accord.. Toyota Camry.. Nissan Altima.. Hyundai Sonata.. Ford Fusion.. Is it worth buying used car in 2022?"Now is not the time to buy a new or used car unless you have no options," said Lauren Fix, automotive sector analyst and founder of Car Coach Reports. "Used car prices are up 40% and new cars, if you can find what you want, are typically more than sticker price.
What is the most reliable used car to buy?Most Reliable Used Cars. 2008 Toyota Corolla. Toyota has long been known as an automaker with a focus on quality assurance at the factory and a simple, economical design. ... . 2017 Honda Accord. ... . 2017 Mazda3. ... . 2021 Nissan Rogue. ... . 2018 Lexus RX 350. ... . 2014 Honda Civic. ... . 2016 Toyota Avalon. ... . 2017 Kia Forte.. Will used car prices go back down in 2022?As new-car inventory begins to stabilize, J.D. Power forecasts that used-vehicle values will begin their descent to more normal levels by late 2022 and into 2023. “We do expect used prices to cool once new-vehicle production and inventories begin to recover,” Paris said.
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