Most Reliable Used Cars

The amount of time consumers hold on to their used cars is expected to increase as the economy limps along, credit remains tight and the state of new car manufacturers continues to remain in flux.

So, if you’re buying a used car, another excellent resource is Consumer Report’s list of the most reliable used models from 1999 to 2008. As

probably expected, the leader board is filled with Asian models such as the used Toyota cars.  European vehicles have a nice showing and domestics round out the overall count.  The used Infinity cars have an impressive showing presence as well.  C’mon Ford….here’s your time to shine.

Small Cars

Honda Civic, Toyota Echo, Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Matrix, Pontiac Vibe, Mazda 3, Mazda Protege, Subaru Impreza

Upscale Cars

Lexus ES, Lexus IS, Toyota Avalon, Acura TSX, Lincoln MKZ, Lincoln Zephyr (FWD), Infiniti G20, Acura TL, Infiniti I30, Infiniti I35, Infiniti G35 (sedan), Volvo S60, Buick Lucerne (V8), Nissan Maxima

Luxury Cars

Infiniti M35, Lexus LS, Lexus GS (6-cyl., RWD), Acura RL

Sports Cars

Mazda Miata, Lexus SC, Honda S2000, Toyota Camry Solara, Acura RSX, Toyota Celica, Scion tC, BMW Z3, BMW Z4 BMW M3, Acura Integra, Porsche Boxster, Subaru Impreza WRX/STi, Ford Mustang (V6), Nissan 350Z

Pickup Trucks

Honda Ridgeline, Toyota Tacoma (’05-08), Toyota Tundra, Subaru Baja, Nissan Frontier (’05-08)

Family Cars

Honda Accord, Toyota Prius, Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Toyota Camry (except ‘08 V6), Subaru Outback (6-cyl.), Nissan Altima

Minivans

Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey

Small SUV’s

Toyota RAV4, Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, Mitsubishi Outlander

Midsize & Large SUV’s

Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander, Lexus RX, Toyota Land Cruiser, Toyota 4Runner, Infiniti FX35, Acura MDX, Infiniti QX4, Lexus GX, Hyundai Santa Fe, Subaru Tribeca, Nissan Xterra (’05 – ‘08), Toyota Sequoia

Think Consumer Reports missed one? Add your favorite reliable vehicle to the list…

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