Thursday, March 17, 2011

Buying Used: Top 3 Most Dependable 2008 Model-Year Cars Per Segment

Sub-Compact Car
Highest Ranked: Honda Fit
 Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent

Compact Car
Highest Ranked: Toyota Prius
Hyundai Elantra Sedan
Toyota Matrix

Compact Sporty Car*
Highest Ranked: Mazda MX-5 Miata
Scion tC

Midsize Sporty Car*
Highest Ranked: Ford Mustang


Midsize Car
Highest Ranked: Ford Fusion
Buick LaCrosse
Mitsubishi Galant

Large Car
Highest Ranked: Buick Lucerne
Ford Taurus
Chevrolet Impala

Compact Premium Sporty Car*
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class

Entry Premium Car
Highest Ranked: Lincoln MKZ
Lexus ES 350
Acura TL (tie)
Acura TSX (tie)
Midsize Premium Car
Highest Ranked: Acura RL
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Lexus GS

Large Premium Car*
Highest Ranked: Cadillac DTS
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
 
Earlier today J. D. Power released its much anticipated dependability study. As noted above, we've highlighted the top three most dependable 2008 model-year vehicles based on a wealth of customer feedback. Out of the nine car segments, American vehicles landed in the top five spots. In fact Ford (Lincoln) had three of their vehicles that ranked number one in their respctive segments. So if you're in the market for a pre-owned vehicle, here are several vehicles you're most likely to have the least amount of quality problems, if you're in the market for a 2008 model.

To find out the Top 3 used  2008 model-year SUVs, crossovers and trucks, click here.

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2 comments:

lake Worth used cars said...

I'm also in favor of buying one used car. I think Toyota would be best fit model for my family.

Anonymous said...

If you choose to buy a used car from a reliable source, the chances of getting the perfect vehicle for you, are considerably increased. It does not hurt if you also ask to obtain the necessary documents, the vehicle history report, and so on.

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