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The 2009 Subaru Impreza might need a few more inches of ground clearance before you go mudding in it, but the all wheel drive powertrain sets it apart on the crowded compact car market. The car can...

The 2009 Mini Cooper is a decent little budget compact that comes with a higher cost of ownership than you might expect. But, if you’re willing to shell out for BMW repair costs on a...

The 2009 Jeep Liberty is, like any Jeep, a poor choice of daily driver, but a rock-solid choice of adventure vehicle. If you’re after a second vehicle for weekend getaways but you don’t...

The 2009 Lexus ES isn’t as fast as an Infiniti G and it’s a little pricier than an Acura TL, but it boasts one of the most comfortable cabins in its size class, and it’s built to...

The 2017 Kia Optima lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor engine carbon buildup and brake light issues reported. At $12,575 to $23,000, it’s cheaper than most of the other midsize sedans on the...

The 2017 Nissan Versa lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor brake and paint issues reported. At $9,800 to $14,850, it’s a great value for a compact car, even if it’s extremely basic....

The 2017 Jeep Renegade lasts around 120,000 miles with some serious engine and transmission issues reported. At $11,995 to $16,825, it’s cheaper than many other small SUVs, but not worth buying when...

The 2009 Kia Sportage has everything you want in a budget SUV. It’s capable, comfortable, and priced to move. Unfortunately, it’s on its last legs, with models hitting the Blue Book at...

The 2009 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a better used car than most premium luxury vehicles, but it’s more expensive to maintain and refuel than a comparable Lexus, and it’s not as reliable as a...

The 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is roomy, powerful, and an excellent full-size SUV from top to bottom, but the ravages of time have done a number on the vehicle. Some models might last 300,000 miles while...

The 2009 BMW 5-Series is comfortable, well-built, fun to drive, and priced to move at under $7,000 for a base model. It doesn’t make any sense as a used car, though, as repair costs are much...

The 2009 Cadillac CTS is everything you want a Cadillac to be. It’s technically not as reliable or as functional as an Acura TL, which lists in the same price range, in the low $7,000s. But, if...

The 2009 Dodge Avenger is a solid blend of Dodge power and family car practicality, and it’s priced to move, with typical listing prices under $5,000. But the Acura TL is a much better blend of...

The 2017 Honda Odyssey lasts around 250,000 miles with relatively minor wheel bearing and spark plug issues reported. At $22,500 to $34,250, it’s expensive, but worth the money for one of the most...

The 2017 Kia Sorento lasts around 120,000 miles with serious engine and electrical issues reported. At $13,500 to $25,750, it’s cheap, but not worth buying when you will spend thousands of dollars per...

The 2009 Nissan Maxima is usually lucky to come in third behind the Camry and the Accord. But, while those nameplates were experiencing major mechanical issues in 2009, Nissan was delivering a...

The 2009 Nissan Murano is everything you want in a used SUV. It’s comfortable, capable, and affordable at under $7,000. But, a CR-V might last twice as long for a thousand dollars more....

The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe lasts around 250,000 miles with some A/C condenser and starter motor issues reported as it ages. At $28,995 to $51,200, it’s expensive, but worth the money for one of the best...

The 2009 Dodge Journey is comfortable, capable, roomy, well-built, and it even packs a DVD player as a standard feature. It’s also unlikely to make the trip home after you drive it off the lot....

The 2009 GMC Acadia is, like the 2008 model, a much better SUV than you expect to get for the price, typically listing for under $7,000. But, it comes with a long list of engine and electrical...

The 2009 Ford Taurus is either the best American-made full-size four-door released in 2009, or it’s tied with the Chevy Impala. The car will last a quarter million miles easy, and it’s...

The 2009 Toyota Venza’s only real shortcoming is that the sticker price, typically listing at around $9,000,may be about a thousand bucks more than you want to spend on a 15+ year old crossover....

The 2017 Honda HR-V lasts around 250,000 miles with some relatively minor wind noise and wire damage issues reported. At $15,750, to $24,000, it’s a great value for shoppers looking for a small SUV...

The 2017 Dodge Journey lasts around 150,000 miles with serious engine and computer problems reported. At $11,350 to $22,000, it’s cheap, but still one buyers should avoid since there are a lot of...

The 2017 Dodge Charger lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor stereo system and door issues. At $18,500 to $57,590, it’s a great value if you’re looking for a high-horsepower sedan....

The 2008 Cadillac Escalade is pretty much the best full-size luxury SUV released in its model year. But, with typical listing prices close to $12,000 for used models that will be lucky to see another...

The 2008 GMC Yukon is outclassed by the Nissan Armada for longevity, it’s outgunned by the Ford Expedition for towing capacity, and, at $10,000 to $12,000, it typically lists for as much as both...

The 2008 Buick LaCrosse is powerful and comfortable with seating for six (or for four if you’d rather not be banging elbows with your passengers). But, with typical listing prices starting at...

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is everything you ever dreamed a Mercedes to be. It’s classy, comfortable, stylish, and fun to drive. But don’t let the low sticker price, starting below...

The 2008 Kia Rio is a budget compact that aims to deliver a basic, no-frills driving experience at a low, low price, typically listing at around $5,000. The problem is Honda and Toyota both made...

The 2017 Buick Encore lasts around 150,000 miles with some serious engine and brake issues reported. At $14,399 to $22,000, it’s cheap, but not worth the money since you’ll spend thousands of dollars...

The 2017 GMC Terrain lasts around 150,000 miles with some serious engine and starter issues reported. At $12,999 to $24,000, it’s cheap, but not worth buying when you will wind up spending thousands...

The 2017 Jeep Compass lasts around 150,000 miles with some serious engine and starter issues reported. At $11,850 to $17,500, it’s cheap, but not worth the money when you’ll spend thousands to keep it...

The 2008 Chevrolet Uplander isn’t the best minivan 2008 has to offer, and it’s not even the best value. But it typically lists for under $5,000, and it’ll last around 200,000 miles...

The 2008 Toyota Avalon is on the short list for best full-size sedan released in its model year. With one of the most spacious and luxurious cabins in its class, a muscly V6 under the hood, and...

The 2017 Ford Mustang lasts around 200,000 miles with some minor vibration and paint issues reported. At $19,590 to $53,000, it’s a great value for a sports coupe, which is great on winding roads and...

The 2008 Scion tC isn’t exactly a Civic Si, it’s far from sporty, but it handles well, it’s low-maintenance, it’s fuel-efficient, and it’s affordable, with pricing...

The 2008 Audi A4 offers a lot of choice with three body types and front and all wheel drive options, it’s one of the few luxury sports cars available in a convertible body style in this model...

The 2017 Nissan Pathfinder lasts around 150,000 miles with some serious transmission and A/C issues reported. At $16,500 to $31,350, it’s cheaper than other midsize SUVs, but still not worth the money...

The 2008 Scion xB was one of the first cube-shaped cars to hit the market, opening up the interior space of the compact for a more SUV-like cabin. With pricing in the  $6,500 range and a built-to-last...

The 2008 Acura MDX is one of the more practical options available to you if you’re after a mid-size luxury SUV. With typical listing prices around $8,000, there are cheaper SUVs out there, but...

The 2017 Chevrolet Trax lasts around 150,000 miles with some serious engine and heater issues. At $10,300 to $20,100, it’s cheap, but not worth the money when you’ll spend thousands on repairs....

The 2017 Mercedes C-Class lasts around 150,000 miles with some power steering and sunroof problems reported. At $27,000 to $52,600, it’s expensive, but a decent value if you’re looking for a small and...

The 2008 BMW 5-Series is one of the most comfortable cars on the road. It’s also expensive to maintain, prone to early breakdown and engine fires, and, though it’s priced to move, with...

The 2008 Pontiac Vibe holds the dubious honor of being arguably the best of those boring wagon-style compacts they were coming out with in the late 2000s. But, it easily beats the PT Cruiser and the...

The 2017 Nissan Murano lasts around 200,000 miles with some paint chipping and cracked dashboard issues reported. At $15,985 to $28,590, it’s a great value for shoppers on a budget looking for a...

The 2017 Chevrolet Impala lasts around 200,000 miles with some paint fading and headlight issues reported. At $15,990 to $26,590, it’s a good value for a large sedan designed to eat up highway miles...

The 2017 Mazda3 lasts around 250,000 miles with some minor brake and door lock issues reported. At $15,100 to $23,590, it’s a great value for a compact car with some upscale features, and advanced...

The 2008 Nissan Maxima is an excellent mid-size that delivered the goods in a model year when the Accord, Camry, and Altima were experiencing more than their fair share of mechanical issues. Typical...

The 2008 Acura TL is the most well-rounded used luxury car for its model year, and, you could argue, the best overall. Sporty, fuel-efficient, comfortable, and fun to drive, with fair market prices...