Used Car Rating and Reviews - Top 10 Best Rated Used Cars

Many people prefer buying used cars for various reasons. Used cars can be as good as new ones. Read on to find out which are the top 10 used cars that you can purchase to get the best bargain.
Used Car Rating and Reviews - Top 10 Best Rated Used Cars
Nowadays, with the onslaught of the ever-increasing traffic and subsequently rising frequency of accidents, many people prefer to buy used cars and especially if they are new learners. Buying a used car as your first car is a wise decision, as they are cost-effective and render a flexibility of choice. To make the right choice, one should always check the used car rating and reviews. There are some cars that retain their stature even after being owned once; these are the ones that occupy the top 10 used cars list.

All these listed cars are the best used cars in terms of value. Generally, the best used car reports evaluate cars on the basis of their interior and exterior looks, comfort, fuel economy and reliability. The following are the most common best rated used cars.

Honda Civic: This car is the highest ranked car for overall performance. It has got an excellent review for its exterior and interior features. People claim this car to be extremely reliable and fuel-efficient, with the best mileage. Every generation of Honda Civic that has evolved, exceeds the expectations of their owners. Honda Civic is a great valued car and mostly has a five star rating.

Toyota Camry: Toyota Camry has got the best overall rating for almost all its features. It has a five star for its exterior looks, spacious interiors, fuel-efficiency, comfort as well as reliability. It has stylish exteriors and excellent fuel-efficiency that makes it suitable for every age group. Its spacious interiors enhance the comfort factor to a great extent.

Toyota Prius: This car has got great ratings for its fuel-efficiency and maneuvering functionality. It has a fashionable exterior with an equally spacious interior. However, its acceleration and comfort features pose a minor obstacle in its rating and fluctuates between the four and five star slot. Barring this, it is a car that renders good value for your money.

Toyota Corolla: It has landed up with an overall rating of four stars due to three stars for the 'less-efficient' fuel economy. It maintains its caliber due to its stylish external look, a spacious interior and a good comfort level. It has got a consistent five star rating for reliability that majorly contributes to its overall four stars.

Toyota Yaris: The Toyota Yaris has got an overall rating of four stars due to the four star rating it has scored for spacious interiors, stylish exterior features, efficient fuel economy and reliability factor. It has lost a few points due to a less-effective comfort level.

Honda Fit: Also known as Honda Jazz in the market, this car has a splendid record for its reliability. It possesses a five star rating for interior as well as exterior layout. However, it misses the overall five star mark due to the fuel economy and comfort factors, which have been given a four star by the consumers.

Ford F-150: Its stylish look renders a job-cum-party purpose car that can be used as a pick-up truck while working and otherwise you can also party with this cool sports-style vehicle. Its rating differs according to its usage. Ford F-150 has won the '2009 North America Truck of the Year' honor which speaks about its ratings as a work-vehicle. Its otherwise party-image rating may fluctuate between three and four stars.

Honda Accord: As Honda cars are well known for their interior spacing and layout, the Honda Accord continues to feature this specification, earning five stars for its interiors and an overall four star rating for the car. The reliability, comfort and looks factor all gain four stars and the fuel economy feature manages to get a three star rating.

BMW3 Series: No prizes for guessing that the BMW3 series gets its overall four stars rating due to its posh interior and exterior features. Its fuel efficiency, comfort factor and reliability makes it a good choice for consumers.

Volkswagen Jetta: The rating of this Volkswagen car wavers between two and three stars with the fuel consumption scoring three stars and reliability scoring the least, i.e. two stars. Its interior spacious quality, external looks and comfort has earned it a decent rating.

Many of the best used cars guides suggest that the above listed cars rank as the best rated used cars for consumers who are seeking all-round performance. Many used cars are well maintained by their previous owners hence, buying a car that has been used is advantageous, but it is always better to check the used car rating and reviews before purchase.

By Aishwarya Nirmal
Published: 7/28/2009
 
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