Friday, March 18, 2011

Buying Used: Top 3 Most Dependable 2008 Model-Year Crossovers, SUVs and Trucks Per Segment

Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle*
Highest Ranked: Scion xB
Chrysler PT Cruiser

Compact Crossover/SUV
Highest Ranked: Honda CR-V
Subaru Forester
Toyota RAV4

Entry Premium Crossover/SUV*
Highest Ranked: BMW X3

Midsize Crossover/SUV
Highest Ranked: Toyota 4Runner
Hyundai Santa Fe
Ford Edge

Large Crossover/SUV
Highest Ranked: Chevrolet Tahoe
GMC Yukon
Toyota Sequoia

Large Pickup
Highest Ranked: Toyota Tundra
Ford F-150 LD
Ram 1500 LD

Midsize Pickup*
Highest Ranked: Toyota Tacoma
Honda Ridgeline

Minivan
Highest Ranked: Toyota Sienna
Honda Odyssey
Chevrolet Uplander

Midsize Premium Crossover/SUV
Highest Ranked: Lexus RX
Lexus GX 470
Volvo XC70

Large Premium Crossover/SUV*
Lincoln Navigator
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class

While Toyota may have had a  series of recalls last year, they dominated the SUV. crossover and truck segments for the 2008 model year study by having six out of nine of the most dependable vehicles, according J. D. Power. For those in the market for a preowned vehicle, the aforementioned vehicles are expected to perform above average in their respective segments. In most cases, we've noted the top three vehicles per segment.

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