Forbes lists the Best and Worst Used Vehicles, Honda CR-V and Lexus ES rank best

Posted: Dec 11, 2009
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Honda CR-V

Now is the time to go car-shopping; if you have the extra money laying that is. The recession has resulted in great value opportunities out there. Car sales are down across the board, and this creates a glut in the general supply. Used-vehicle registrations have decreased nationally over 7%, and new-car registrations are down a staggering 34.8%, according to Illinois consulting firm, Experian Automotive.

According to Experians comprehensive analysis of best and worst used-cars, the Honda CR-V and the Lexus ES are the two best used-car buys today, given their reliability and residual value. The two worst according to the same analysis, were the Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Grand Caravan.

Also found to be favorable by the study are the Subaru Impreza (both the WRX and mainline versions), and for those who lead a less rugged lifestyle, the Toyota Prius, which retains 40% of its value after 5 years, while the typical car hold only 20%-25%.

Check out the Forbes list of The Best and Worst Used Vehicles here.

-By: Stephen Calogera


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  • baragon

    I am still amazed @ how popular the CR-V is. Nevermind the interesting design but the lack of options compared to the competition as well …

  • Emma

    People will buy it just because it wears a Honda or even a Toyota badge. Personally, I think Mazda has come a long way in producing good looking and even sportier vehicles.

  • Emma

    People will buy it just because it wears a Honda or even a Toyota badge. Personally, I think Mazda has come a long way in producing good looking and even sportier vehicles.

  • Dane

    I have rated Forbes and Consumer Reports as the worst rags for 2010… and have named Skiing and Motor Trend as best… The Forbes only keeps 2% of my interest while Skiing can be put on file and refer months later….

    Who the hell are these NON car people?????? Really… Best bets… Ford Fiesta 2011/Ford Focus 2012/Ford Kuga 2012 (Escape)…. Better build, drive, looks and handling… Please refer to your google image if you don't understand….