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Consumer Reports has just compiled the best and worst used cars and trucks to buy from the 2004-2013 model years (prices in US dollars).
Best used cars under $10,000
Compact cars
Best used cars from $10,000-$15,000
Compact cars
Best used cars from $15,000-$20,000
Compact cars
Best used cars from $20,000-$25,000
Sedans
Worst used cars (in alphabetical order)
Best used cars under $10,000
Compact cars
- Toyota Prius (2004-2007)
- Scion xB (2004-2006)
- Pontiac Vibe (2005-2008)
- Toyota Matrix (2005-2007)
- Hyundai Sonata (2007-2008)
- Acura TSX (2004)
- Toyota Highlander V6 (2004)
- Mitsubishi Outlander (2007)
Best used cars from $10,000-$15,000
Compact cars
- Honda Fit (2001-2013)
- Kia Soul (2010-2011)
- Mazda3 (2009-2012)
- Infiniti G35 (2006-2007)
- Acura MDX (2004-2006)
- Toyota RAV4 (2006-2008)
- Honda CR-V (2005-2008)
Best used cars from $15,000-$20,000
Compact cars
- Hyundai Elantra (2012-2013)
- Subaru Impreza (2011-2013)
- Toyota Camry (2011-2012)
- Toyota Camry Hybrid (2010-2011)
- Acura TL (2008)
- Lexus RX (2006-2007)
- Subaru Forester (2009-2010, non-turbo models)
Best used cars from $20,000-$25,000
Sedans
- Toyota Avalon (2011)
- Lexus LS (2006)
- Lincoln MKZ (2011-2012)
- Ford Fusion Hybrid (2012)
- Toyota Highlander Hybrid (2008-2009)
- Honda Pilot (2009-2010)
Worst used cars (in alphabetical order)
- BMW X5 (6-cyl.)
- Chevrolet Cruze (1.8L)
- Chevrolet Impala
- Chevrolet Uplander
- Chrysler PT Cruiser (non-turbo)
- Chrysler Town & Country
- Dodge Caravan
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Dodge Journey
- Ford Explorer (V6)
- Ford F-250 and 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 and New Beetle
- Volkswagen Touareg