Japanese dominate list of best-value used cars
08-20-2003, 05:51 AM
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Japanese dominate list of best-value used cars
Consumer Reports also mentions 3 U.S. models
August 20, 2003
BY ANDREA COOMBES
CBS MARKETWATCH
SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. automakers might be making gains in quality, but Japanese cars still trounce other makes when it comes to reliable used vehicles, according to Consumer Reports' latest list of top used-car gems.
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The 18 autos highlight Consumer Reports' Used Car Yearbook, which details 256 models from 1995 to 2002. It's available for $5.99 at www.consumerreports.org/usedcars. Prices are based on the average dealer asking price, based on average mileage for the model year.
Honda Civic EX, 1996, $6,000, or 2001, $9,500
Mazda Protege ES, 1999, $6,000
Infiniti G20, 1996, $5,500
Mazda Millenia S, 1998, $8,500
Toyota Camry XLE V6, 1996, $7,500, or 2000, $12,000
Honda Accord LX V6, 1996 to 2000
Honda Odyssey, 1995 to 1998 (1997 EX model runs about $8,500)
Lincoln Town Car Executive, 1999, $11,000
Acura RL, 1996, $10,000, or 2000, $19,000
Toyota Avalon XLS, 1996, $8,100, or 2000, $18,000
Mazda Miata, 1997 (average price not available), 1999, $9,800
Toyota Celica GT Coupe, 1996, $8,300
Nissan Pathfinder SE, 1998, $11,000
Toyota 4Runner SR5, 1998, $13,500
Subaru Forrester L, 1998, $8,000
Toyota RAV4, with AWD, 1998, $10,000
Buick Regal, 2000, $9,000
Ford Escort, 1999, $4,000
August 20, 2003
BY ANDREA COOMBES
CBS MARKETWATCH
SAN FRANCISCO -- U.S. automakers might be making gains in quality, but Japanese cars still trounce other makes when it comes to reliable used vehicles, according to Consumer Reports' latest list of top used-car gems.
...more
The 18 autos highlight Consumer Reports' Used Car Yearbook, which details 256 models from 1995 to 2002. It's available for $5.99 at www.consumerreports.org/usedcars. Prices are based on the average dealer asking price, based on average mileage for the model year.
Honda Civic EX, 1996, $6,000, or 2001, $9,500
Mazda Protege ES, 1999, $6,000
Infiniti G20, 1996, $5,500
Mazda Millenia S, 1998, $8,500
Toyota Camry XLE V6, 1996, $7,500, or 2000, $12,000
Honda Accord LX V6, 1996 to 2000
Honda Odyssey, 1995 to 1998 (1997 EX model runs about $8,500)
Lincoln Town Car Executive, 1999, $11,000
Acura RL, 1996, $10,000, or 2000, $19,000
Toyota Avalon XLS, 1996, $8,100, or 2000, $18,000
Mazda Miata, 1997 (average price not available), 1999, $9,800
Toyota Celica GT Coupe, 1996, $8,300
Nissan Pathfinder SE, 1998, $11,000
Toyota 4Runner SR5, 1998, $13,500
Subaru Forrester L, 1998, $8,000
Toyota RAV4, with AWD, 1998, $10,000
Buick Regal, 2000, $9,000
Ford Escort, 1999, $4,000
08-20-2003, 07:25 AM
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The Ford Escort, for being a ravving piece of shit back when it debuted, isn't bad in the 1997-1999 iteration.
I agree with everything listed on there, although the Buick Regal seems a little goofy, even though it's fairly reliable.
I agree with everything listed on there, although the Buick Regal seems a little goofy, even though it's fairly reliable.
Hmmm....
08-20-2003, 12:32 PM
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It seems the price for Japanese used cars can be borderline ridiculous. In my area, some 93/94/95 Civics are selling for over 6k! Despite being almost 10-yrs. old most of these cars are in good condition and going strong.