If you are in the market to purchase a used vehicle, you will want an idea of the 10 best used cars available. There are plenty of good values to be found in the used car marketplace, but these 10 choices are among the best when considering reliability, build quality, ride quality, performance, safety, and standard features.
2005 Honda Civic EX:
Depending on the mileage and condition of the vehicle, consumers can expect to find this vehicle for between $11,000 and $13,000 dollars. With a sturdy build quality, smooth ride, and great reliability commonly found with Honda's, the 2005 Civic EX is a sure contender to consider when buying a quality used vehicle.
2007 Ford Five Hundred:
With the re-emergence of the new Ford Taurus, the Ford Five Hundred can be picked up for thousands less than it initially sold for. The Five Hundred is very roomy and comfortable, and can even be found in all-wheel drive for those in states with adverse weather conditions. Consumers can expect the price to be between $12,000 and $15,000 dollars.
2006 Infiniti G35:
When the G35 first came out, it was priced at roughly $32,000 dollars. As of 2009, consumers could expect to nab this vehicle between $18,000 and $22,000 dollars depending where you find it, making it a great deal for the money. With a 280 horsepower V6, this car performs just as good, if not better, than most other cars in its class. With Infiniti's luxury and comfort, this is a vehicle you will want to consider if you're looking for a sporty coupe or sedan.
2005 Lexus LS430:
If you are in the market for luxury, you will surely want to consider this option, as this vehicle can be purchased for half the price it was when brand new. The LS430 is Lexus' high-end full-size sedan that is loaded with luxury features, a durable build, and legendary Lexus reliability and performance. Consumers can expect to find prices around $24,000 to $30,000 dollars. This is next to nothing, considering it's $57,000 dollar original sticker price.
2005 Toyota RAV4:
The Toyota RAV4 is a great reliable compact SUV that consumers can expect to find between $12,000 to $15,000 dollars. The RAV4 gets roughly 24 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway and has great safety ratings. Also, an improved 4-cylinder engine for better performance makes it an option to consider.
2007 Honda Pilot LX:
The Honda Pilot can seat up to 8 passengers while delivering up to 25 MPG on the highway. It can be bought between $16,000 and $19,000 dollars, making it a great value for a very reliable family SUV that is about $10,000 less than it's intended sticker price.
2006 Volkswagen Golf GL:
This compact hatchback is safe, has a great build quality and versatile cargo space for how small a vehicle it is. This vehicle can be had for right around $10,000 dollars depending where you look. It also gets good gas mileage with around 24 MPG in the city and 30 MPG on the highway, making it a great overall value.
2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS:
This vehicle has won several best-in-class awards despite it's overlooked name, and competes very well with the mid-size classed Honda Accord and Toyota Camry with a much lower price tag. With an ultra-low emission rated 24 MPG in the city and up to 33 MPG on the highway, the Sonata can be had for between $10,000 and $14,000 dollars, making it a great value.
2006 Acura TL:
Built with the same quality reliability as in any Honda, the Acura TL is a great overall vehicle with plenty of luxury features and performance to top it off. This vehicle has won best-in-class several times, has great safety features, and good gas mileage with 20 MPG city and 29 MPG highway and can be had for roughly $19,000 to $23,000 dollars which is about $10,000 less than when it first came out.
2006 Pontiac Vibe:
With Pontiac having trouble in this economy, you can pick up a Vibe for much cheaper than usual. Another thing to attract consumers with the Vibe is the fact it shares parts with the Toyota Matrix. So even when Pontiac closes, parts well be plentiful. With great gas mileage and a surprising amount of cargo space, the Vibe is a great deal to be had between $9,000 and $11,000 dollars.
Depending on what exactly you're looking for, these used cars should be considered, as they have proven to be an exceptional value for the price.
