Top 10 Back-to-School Vehicles: Used
Whether you’re looking for a lower payment, more features or some combination of both, today’s used-vehicle market is filled with more desirable options than ever, according to Kbb.com.
All of the following vehicles have a Kelley Blue Book Suggested Retail Value of less than $12,000, editors pointed out.
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Sedan“Available as a sporty two-door coupe or a more friend-friendly four-door sedan, Chevy’s comfortable and fuel-efficient compact car makes an especially appealing used vehicle thanks to marginal resale values,” officials stated.Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,650
2004 Ford Focus ZX3 HatchbackThe site explained, “Available in three-door, four-door, five-door and wagon body styles, each of which combines varying levels of economy, versatility and zip, the Focus lineup offers a custom fit at off-the-rack pricing.”Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $9,755
2003 Ford Mustang 2D Coupe “A sneaky way for parents to enjoy the Mustang they never had, or wish they’d kept, is to buy one for their kid. A true muscle car when equipped with the V8, a V6 Mustang makes for a more economical, more justifiable first car,” executives said.Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value $11,600
2003 Honda Civic DX Coupe “Built on a foundation of unquestioned reliability, the Civic owes much of its well-deserved reputation to fuel economy, interior quality and varying amounts of style and sprightliness,” editors explained.Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,865
2006 Hyundai Accent GLS Sedan “The only 2006 model on our list was redesigned just as recently and combines an impressive list of standard safety equipment with smart subcompact styling. A 10-year/100,000-mile warranty and lower-than-average resale values make this high-value new car an even better value used,” according to the company.Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,600.
2003 Mazda Tribute DX“Mazda’s version of the Ford Escape/Mercury Mariner compact crossover SUV offers available all-wheel drive along with enough cargo room to swallow all the provisions of a spring break road trip,” Kbb.com pointed out.Kelley Blue Book Used Retail Value: $11,615
2003 Mazda Protege5
“Not quite as stylish or sporty as their successor, the Protege sedan and five-door Protege5 nevertheless blend many of the same elements that have made the Mazda3 such a big hit, including a generous helping of fun-to-drive,” according to executives.
Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,915.
2005 Nissan Sentra SedanKelley Blue Book editors claimed, “It drives well, rides comfortably and sips gas, but Nissan’s well-built, entry-level sedan doesn’t command the same resale values as category stalwarts Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla, making it a smart used-car purchase.”Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,450.
2004 Pontiac Vibe Sport Wagon PON
“Products of a joint venture between GM and Toyota, the Pontiac Vibe is a fraternal twin to the Toyota Matrix. While both models offer the same cargo-hauling versatility and great fuel economy, the Pontiac is the better used-car value as it commands slightly lower resale values than the model with the Toyota badge,” executives reported.
Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,945
2003 Toyota Tacoma Shortbed
Editors said, “The previous-generation Tacoma is just as bulletproof as today’s model, and just as eager to haul, tow and get dirty. The fact that you can move an entire dorm room full of stuff in one trip only boosts its appeal.”
Kelley Blue Book Used-Retail Value: $11,030
Article from: Auto Remarketing Today
