5 MOST RELIABLE USED CARS - BY CATEGORY
rily on the opinions of consumers who have owned these models. These ratings illustrate average owner experience, based on research. We highly recommend you get an independent inspection or vehicle history report on a individual vehicle before making any used car purchase. Our team compared models using a broad range of criteria to bring you our list of the Top 5 Used Cars By Category from the model years 1998-2009.
We implemented proprietary statistical measures to create a scoring system of 0-10. The highest rated economy model, Honda Accord received a 9.9 rating and the lowest rated model, Chevrolet Tahoe received a 6.7 rating. Recommended ratings for a particular model do not necessarily mean that every customer will have a positive experience. They simply indicate that, on average, consumer experiences with that model are better than with competing models. Overall, we believe that the vehicles included on this list provide a better than average ownership experience, although in some cases, we have highlighted certain model years to avoid. So, take some time to look over our findings and see if there is a used car that fits your lifestyle. Regardless of what you decide to buy, please make sure you Never Buy a Used Car Without obtaining a CARFAX report!
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SMALL CAR | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Toyota Corolla | 9.82 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Honda Civic | 9.74 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Subaru Impreza | 9.42 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Toyota Prius | 9.39 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Toyota Yaris | 9.32 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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SEDANS & STATIONS WAGONS | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Honda Accord | 9.91 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Toyota Camry | 9.86 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Subaru Legacy | 9.55 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Nissan Altima | 9.41 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Volvo S40 | 9.20 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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SEDANS (LARGE) | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Toyota Avalon | 9.92 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Hyundai Genesis | 9.91 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Ford Five Hundred | 9.71 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Mercury Montego | 9.66 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Ford Crown Victoria | 9.59 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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SEDANS (UPSCALE) | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Lexus IS | 9.92 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Acura TL | 9.82 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Volvo S60 | 9.77 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Lexus ES | 9.61 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Infinity (G/I Series) | 9.60 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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SEDANS (LUXURY) | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Lexus GS | 9.89 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Lexus LS | 9.83 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Infiniti M Series | 9.79 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Acura RL | 9.75 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | BMW 5 Series | 9.71 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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SPORTS CARS | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Nissan GTR | 10 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Honda S2000 | 9.98 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Acura RSX | 9.91 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Mazda Miata MX-5 | 9.83 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Honda Prelude | 9.77 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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MINIVANS/SUVs | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Honda Odyssey | 9.99 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Honda CR-V | 9.96 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Toyota RAV4 | 9.95 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Honda Element | 9.91 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Scion XB | 9.88 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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SUVs (LARGE) | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Lexus LX | 9.98 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Toyota Land Cruiser | 9.97 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Toyota Sequoia | 9.94 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Nissan Armada | 8.89 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Chevrolet Tahoe | 6.70 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
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PICK UP TRUCKS | |||
| # | Brand | Rating | Inventory |
| 1 | Toyota Tundra | 9.92 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 2 | Toyota Tacoma | 9.91 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 3 | Nissan Frontier | 9.88 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 4 | Subaru Baja | 9.83 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
| 5 | Honda Ridgeline | 9.82 out of 10 | Search Inventory |
