Edmunds.com Names Used Car Best Bets for 2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif June 21, 2012; Edmunds.com, today released its 15 Used Car Best Betssm for 2012. A total of 11 makes are represented on the list, with four makes (Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota) each contributing two models.
The 2012 Used Car Best Bets are (by segment):
Compact Sedan: 2005-2010 Hyundai Elantra - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Midsize Sedan: 2005-2010 Nissan Altima - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Large Sedan: 2006-2010 Hyundai Azera - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Coupe: 2005-2010 BMW 3 Series - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Convertible: 2005-2010 Mazda Miata - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Wagon: 2005-2010 Pontiac Vibe - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Compact SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Honda CR-V - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Midsize SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Ford Explorer - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Large SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Chevrolet Tahoe - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Minivan/Van: 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Compact Truck: 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Large Truck: 2005-2010 Ford F-150 - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Luxury: 2005-2010 Infiniti G35/G37 - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Hybrid: 2005-2010 Toyota Prius - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
Sport Compact: 2005-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX - Specs, Comparisons and Prices
A team of Edmunds.com editors assembled the list, which emphasizes the most important criteria to consider when researching and deciding on a used vehicle: reliability, safety, value and availability. Eligibility was limited to vehicles ranging from two to seven years old.
"Our editors are often asked about the best used cars, and this list answers that question," says Scott Oldham, Editor in Chief of Edmunds.com. "By combining our own experiences with consumer ratings and evaluations, we'd suggest these cars to any used car shopper."
For more details on Edmunds.com's selection process and for a brief description of all the cars on this year's list, visit 2012 Used Car Best Bets