Used car reviews

Including pros and cons, tips what to look for in a used car, maintenance advice, links, specifications and more.

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Honda Fit 2007-2008

Honda Fit is well-equipped fun-to-drive sub-compact city car with practical interior and versatile cargo configuration.

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Toyota Yaris 2006-2010

The Yaris is a simple and practical sub-compact around-town car. It is very fuel-efficient and won't cost you much to maintain.

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Toyota Corolla 2003-2008

One of the best-selling cars of all time; more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide by 2008. Why is it so popular?

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Toyota Corolla 1998-2002

The 1998-02 Corolla was a simple, very reliable, fuel-efficient and easy to maintain small car.

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Honda Civic 2001-2005

Very popular small car, Honda Civic offers good handling and firm ride. The 2001-2005 Civic is a simple, fuel-efficient, easy to maintain small car. It also scored high in crash tests.

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Toyota Matrix 2003-2008

Based on the Corolla, Toyota Matrix offers stylish sporty look, spacious and versatile interior, excellent fuel economy and rare in its class optional AWD.

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Pontiac Vibe 2003-2008

Pontiac Vibe is essentially Toyota Matrix with some GM components. The Vibe is very economical, practical and easy to maintain small car with available AWD and spacious cargo area.

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Mazda3 2004-2008

Mazda 3 is sporty yet practical small car with spirited performance, great handling and generous standard equipment. You can choose between sedan or hatchback body styles.

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Volkswagen Jetta
1999-2005

The Jetta offers classy look, stylish interior, standard ABS, and good safety records. A number of engine choices are available: from very economical 1.9L Diesel to high-performance 1.8L-turbo.

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Honda Accord 1998-2002

The 1998-2002 Accord was reliable and easy to maintain family sedan with good handling and firm, well-controlled ride.

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Honda Accord 2003-2007

With a roomy well-designed interior, good safety ratings and one of the best-in-class fuel economy for 4-cylinder models, the 2003-07 Honda Accord remains a top competitor in its class.

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Toyota Camry 2002-2006

One of the top choices in a mid-size family sedan class, Toyota Camry has been holding the title of the best-selling passenger car in the U.S. for many years.

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Ford Fusion 2006-2009

Based on Mazda6 platform, the Fusion offers attractive styling, excellent handling, quiet comfortable ride and well-designed interior.

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Mazda6 2003-2008

Stylish looking family car with sporty handling. Available as a sedan, hatchback or wagon. Not very expensive.

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Acura TL 1999-2003

Acura TL is well-equipped premium sedan with strong and smooth V6 engine, roomy comfortable interior with luxury feel and firm ride.

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Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2007

Used Chevrolet Malibu is affordable. Available as a sedan or hatchback, the Malibu offers roomy interior and decent fuel economy for both, 4-cylinder and V6 engines.

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Nissan Maxima 2000-2003

The Maxima is a spacious mid-size four-door sedan with many attributes of a luxury vehicle. Very reliable, excellent V6 engine, roomy and well-designed interior, standard ABS.

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Ford Taurus 2000-2006

Not very expensive, the 2000-2006 offers very comfortable, roomy interior and good handling. Although not completely trouble-free, this model doesn't have that many problems compared to the previous Taurus model.

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Honda CR-V 2002-2006

The Honda CR-V remains one of the best choices in small SUV category. Fairly economical, Good crash test ratings, especially for 2005-06 model, spacious and versatile interior, available leather seats.

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Subaru Forester 2003-08

Small car-based SUV with excellent all-weather handling. Good visibility, maneuverable, capable AWD system. Very good crash-test scores. Decent towing capability.

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Ford Escape 2001-2007

America's best-selling small SUV. Not very expensive, good handling, spacious and comfortable interior. Perfect size; not too big, not too small, available powerful V6.

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Toyota Highlander
2001-2007

Toyota's best-selling SUV. One of the best mid-size car-based SUVs available. Good quality, smooth car-like ride, comfortable interior, reasonable gas mileage for an SUV, reliable.

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Toyota FJ Cruiser
2007-2010

With strong engine, good off-road capability, washable interior, optional sturdy roof rack and 5000 lb. of towing capacity, Toyota FJ Cruiser is one of the top SUVs for outdoor activities.

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Nissan Pathfinder
1996-2004

If you are in the market for a used medium-size truck-based SUV, the Nissan Pathfinder should be one of the top choices.

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Honda Odyssey 1999-2004

High crash test ratings, well-designed spacious interior, folded third-row seat, powerful V6 engine, standard ABS - all this is makes the Honda Odyssey one of the best minivans on the current market.

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Toyota Sienna 1998-2003

The Sienna is essentially the Toyota Camry with minivan's body. Smooth, powerful engine, comfortable interior, standard ABS, five stars for both driver and passenger in NHTSA frontal crash test.

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Dodge Caravan 2001-2007

Stylish look, versatile interior, affordable price. With introduction of new Stow 'n GO seats in 2005 the Dodge Caravan continues to be a world best selling minivan.

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Used car reviews
Compact car reviews:
Honda Fit 2007-2008
Toyota Yaris 2006-2010
Toyota Corolla 1998-2002
Toyota Corolla 2003-2008
Toyota Matrix 2003-2008
Honda Civic 2001-2005
Mazda3 2004-2008
Honda Civic 1996-2000
Nissan Sentra 2000-2006
Pontiac Vibe 2003-2008
Volkswagen Jetta 1999-2005
Volkswagen Jetta 2005.5-2010
Volkswagen Golf 1999-2006
Mid-size car reviews:
Honda Accord 1998-2002
Honda Accord 2003-2007
Toyota Camry 1997-2001
Toyota Camry 2002-2006
Nissan Altima 1993-2006
Nissan Maxima 2000-2003
Ford Taurus 2000-2006
Ford Fusion 2006-2009
Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2007
Mazda6 2003-2008
Acura TL 1999-2003
Volkswagen Passat 1998-2005
Mercedes-Benz E-class 1996-2002
Minivan reviews:
Dodge Caravan 1996-2000
Dodge Caravan 2001-2007
Toyota Previa 1991-1997
Honda Odyssey 1999-2004
Honda Odyssey 2005-2009
Toyota Sienna 1998-2003
Toyota Sienna 2004-2009
SUV reviews:
Toyota RAV4 2001-2005
Honda CR-V 1997-2001
Honda CR-V 2002-2006
Honda Pilot 2003-2008
Subaru Forester 2003-2008
Ford Escape 2001-2007
Mazda Tribute 2001-2006
Toyota Highlander 2001-2007
Nissan Xterra 2000-2004
Nissan Pathfinder 1996-2004
Toyota FJ Cruiser 2007-2010
For car buyers:
• Used car buying guide
• How to choose the right car
• Top fuel efficient used cars
• Best Used 4 cylinder SUVs
• Where to look for a car
• How to check car history
• What to look for buying a car
• Links to DMV sites
• Auto insurance quotes
For car owners:
• Car troubleshooting
• Check Engine light
• Car Repair Manuals
• How to maintain a car
• Car checklist before a long trip
• Print Maintenance Reminder
• How to sell a car
• Illustrated auto glossary
• Automotive Technology news
• Automotive links
• Car dealers across Canada



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