THE GOOD USED CAR ALTERNATIVES Show According to Consumer Reports analysts, shipments of new cars are still delayed resulting in inflated prices and hard-to-find models that many car shoppers are looking for, but with little success in finding the exact new vehicle they want---especially those with safety and luxury features that can make some popular new car models outside of their budget---even if they were available. However, one option right now is the “good used car alternative” option where although used, these vehicles come with those desired extra features at a lower cost. Features that include: • Electronic stability control To help consumers find that “good used car alternative,” CR analyst recently dug through years of accumulated data and came with this list of vehicles that performed well when new; and, consistently demonstrated better than average reliability over the years in models ranging from 2011 to 2020. Related articles: Consumer Reports on How to Assess a Used Vehicle’s True Value and Mechanic Talks Candidly About the Best Used Car You Should Not Buy BEST USED CARS AND SUVS That said, here is a summary of their recent listing of the Best Used Cars and SUVs for $15,000 to $20,000 with reported mileage specs and price range to expect with each model. Small Cars 1. Honda Fit, 2017 to
2018 2. Mazda3: 2017 to 2018 3. Toyota Corolla, 2017 to 2018 4. Toyota Prius, 2016 to 2017 5. Toyota Prius C, 2018 6. Toyota Prius Prime, 2017 7. Toyota Prius V, 2016 to 2017 8. Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 to 2018 Midsized & Large Cars 1. Honda Accord, 2015 to 2016 2. Mazda6, 2017 to 2018 3. Toyota Avalon, 2015 to 2016 4. Toyota Camry, 2016 to 2017 Luxury Cars 1. Acura TLX, 2015 to
2016 2. Infiniti Q50, 2014 to 2015 3. Lexus ES, 2013 to 2015 4. Lexus GS, 2013 5. Lexus LS, 2011 to 2012 Small SUVs 1. Honda CR-V, 2015 to 2016 2. Honda HR-V, 2016 and 2018 3. Hyundai Kona, 2018 to 2019 4. Mazda CX-5, 2016 to 2017 Midsized SUVs 1. Lexus RX, 2013 to 2014 2. Toyota 4Runner, 2011 to 2012 3. Toyota Highlander, 2013 to 2014 And finally… For additional article about some recommended SUVs, be sure to take a look at these Consumer Reports Recently Rated Best New SUVs and What Popular Midsized SUVs to Avoid and Which to Buy Instead. Timothy Boyer is Torque News automotive reporter based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications for improved performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily automotive-related news. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash What is the most reliable pre owned car?Most Reliable Used Cars. 2008 Toyota Corolla. Toyota has long been known as an automaker with a focus on quality assurance at the factory and a simple, economical design. ... . 2017 Honda Accord. ... . 2017 Mazda3. ... . 2021 Nissan Rogue. ... . 2018 Lexus RX 350. ... . 2014 Honda Civic. ... . 2016 Toyota Avalon. ... . 2017 Kia Forte.. What is the most reliable car brand for used cars?Most Reliable Brands for 5-Year-Old Vehicles. LEXUS. ... . TOYOTA. ... . ACURA. ... . INFINITI. ... . MERCEDES-BENZ. ... . NISSAN. ... . BUICK. ... . MAZDA.. Which car is best for buying second hand?Recommended Cars. 2017 Hyundai Grand i10. Magna. ₹ 5,21,000. ... . 2019 Honda City. i-VTEC CVT V. ₹ 10,45,000. ... . 2020 Hyundai Venue. SX Turbo. ₹ 9,75,000. ... . 2018 Hyundai Creta. 1.6 SX. ₹ 11,71,000. ... . 2022 Maruti S-Presso. LXI CNG 2019-2022. ₹ 5,48,000. ... . 2018 Tata Nexon. 1.2 Revotron XM. ... . 2019 Tata Harrier. XZ Dark Edition BSIV. ... . 2021 Tata Tigor. XE.. Which used cars have the least problems?9 of the most reliable cars. Toyota Corolla (Top-rated compact car) ... . Hyundai Sonata (Top-rated midsize car) ... . Chevrolet Impala (Top-rated large car) ... . Buick Envision (Top-rated compact SUV) ... . Hyundai Sante Fe (Top-rated midsize SUV) ... . Chevrolet Suburban (Top-rated large SUV) ... . Toyota Sienna (Top-rated minivan). |