Good used car picks
Looking for a good used car? Here are four top picks from Kiplinger's Personal Finance.
The 2006 Pontiac Vibe: A small wagon with a lot of style. It's based on the Toyota Corolla. The editors say a the Vibe delivers "great gas mileage in a small package."
The 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS: Kiplinger's says the Sonata is a "budget friendly family car" that "competes with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry," but at a lower price tag. Hyundai redesigned the Sonata in 2006. It got a more powerful engine and some important safety equipment: electronic stability control and curtain air bags.
The 2006 Acura TL: It's luxury at an affordable price. The TL is Acura reliable, and the editors say it offers "stellar resale values, standard safety features and fuel-efficient performance."
The 2005 Toyota RAV4: gets the nod for top crossover SUV. Kiplinger's says it offers a mix of "functionality, fuel-friendliness and value." The RAV4 is also one of Consumer Reports top rated small SUVs.
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10 best values in used cars for 2009
The 2006 Pontiac Vibe: A small wagon with a lot of style. It's based on the Toyota Corolla. The editors say a the Vibe delivers "great gas mileage in a small package."
The 2007 Hyundai Sonata GLS: Kiplinger's says the Sonata is a "budget friendly family car" that "competes with the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry," but at a lower price tag. Hyundai redesigned the Sonata in 2006. It got a more powerful engine and some important safety equipment: electronic stability control and curtain air bags.
The 2006 Acura TL: It's luxury at an affordable price. The TL is Acura reliable, and the editors say it offers "stellar resale values, standard safety features and fuel-efficient performance."
The 2005 Toyota RAV4: gets the nod for top crossover SUV. Kiplinger's says it offers a mix of "functionality, fuel-friendliness and value." The RAV4 is also one of Consumer Reports top rated small SUVs.
For more information
10 best values in used cars for 2009
