Edmunds.com
today released its 15 Used Car Best Bets for 2012. A total of 11 makes
are represented on the list, with four makes (Ford, Honda, Hyundai and
Toyota) each contributing two models.
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.
The 2012 Used Car Best Bets are (by segment):
Compact Sedan: 2005-2010 Hyundai Elantra
Midsize Sedan: 2005-2010 Nissan Altima
Large Sedan: 2006-2010 Hyundai Azera
Coupe: 2005-2010 BMW 3 Series
Convertible: 2005-2010 Mazda Miata
Wagon: 2005-2010 Pontiac Vibe
Compact SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Honda CR-V
Midsize SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Ford Explorer
Large SUV/Crossover: 2005-2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
Minivan/Van: 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey
Compact Truck: 2005-2010 Toyota Tacoma
Large Truck: 2005-2010 Ford F-150
Luxury: 2005-2010 Infiniti G35/G37
Hybrid: 2005-2010 Toyota Prius
Sport Compact: 2005-2010 Subaru Impreza WRX
