When buying a used car, assessing if a vehicle will maintain it’s value can be tricky. Our Team of Cheapcars experts offers the best reviewed used car picks, so you can make a sound investment.
1. Honda Accord 2003-2007
The Honda Accord has always been an excellent investment for used car buyers. It’s rare for a vehicle to hold 80% of its value after five or more years, but a Honda Accord in excellent condition, with fewer than 80,000 miles, will retain most of its value.
2. BMW Z4 Series 2006
German engineering values precision, power, and style, making the BMW Z4 Series an excellent investment. Although the Z4 Series is not the best family car due to its compact size, for those single buyers or weekend pleasure drives, a Z4 with about 65,000 miles is the best option for your dollar.
3. Toyota Camry Wagon 1994 LE Wagon 4D
Few 16 year old vehicles can boast the kind of impressive, long-standing value of the Toyota Camry Wagon. In the 1990’s, Toyota was renowned for its virtually flawless engines and excellent performance record. In a rare example of a car outperforming its mileage, a Camry with over 120,000 miles is far more valuable than other vehicles in this category.
4. Honda Civic 1998 EX Sedan 4D
Although the Accord has garnered recognition as the top of the line Honda vehicle, the Civic offers buyers great features at an affordable price. The best part: the Civic holds its value even at 90,000+ miles.
5. Subaru Legacy Sedan 1995 4D
Subaru values excellent engineering and solid, durable design, making it a joy to drive, even as it ages. With a solid value at 90,000+ miles, this used Subaru retains its financial charm.
One final note on purchasing excellent used cars: a manual transmission can be a better investment than an automatic, mainly because the repairs to a manual are usually cheaper than having to replace an entire automatic transmission.
