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NEW: Ford Explorer 2006-2011

The 2006-2010 Explorer is a comfortable mid-size truck-based SUV available in 5, 6, or 7-passenger configuration. With powerful optional V8 and smooth and quiet ride the Explorer is a pleasure to take on a road trip, but it surely won't be cheap on gas.

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NEW: Honda Civic 2006-2011

Available as a 4-door sedan or 2-door coupe, the 2006-2011 Civic offers standard ABS, front-, side- and curtain airbags and good frontal crash-test scores. For the most part it's a simple dependable small car that doesn't need too much maintenance and is easy to service.

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Honda Fit 2007-2008

Honda Fit is a well-equipped fun-to-drive sub-compact city car with sporty handling, firm ride and practical versatile interior. The Fit is reliable and offers excellent fuel economy.

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Toyota Corolla 2003-2008

The Corolla is one of the best-selling cars of all time; more than 30 million Corollas have been sold worldwide by 2008. The 2003-2008 Corolla is a simple small car with a soft smooth ride and very good fuel economy.

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Toyota Corolla 1998-2002

The 1998-2002 Corolla is a simple, very reliable and easy to maintain small car. The 1998-2002 Corolla offers a soft ride, comfortable interior and it's cheap on gas.

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Honda Civic 2001-2005

The 2001-2005 Honda Civic offers good handling and firm ride. It is a simple, fuel-efficient, easy to maintain small car. The Civic 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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2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser

Updated: Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001-2010

The iconic Chrysler PT Cruiser offers original retro-styling, easy handling and practical interior with easy access and versatile cargo space. It's fun to drive and you can choose between a two-door convertible or five-door wagon, but there are downsides.

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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 level of standard equipment. You can choose between a 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 TDI Diesel to a high-performance 1.8L-turbo.

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Honda Accord 2003-2007

The 2003-2007 Accord is one of the best mid-size cars. The Accord has a roomy well-designed interior, sporty firm ride and good safety ratings. The 4-cylinder Accord also offers one of the best in its class fuel economy.

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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. The 2002-2006 Camry offers a roomy comfortable interior, soft and smooth ride and very good fuel economy for a 4-cylinder model.

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Nissan Altima 2002-2006

The 2002-2006 Altima is an aggressively-styled mid-size sedan available with a 4-cylinder, or one of the most powerful in its class V6 engine. The Altima offered roomy interior, sporty handling and firm ride. The reliability, however, was not as good as Toyota Camry or Honda Accord

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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 the 4-cylinder and V6 engines.

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Nissan Maxima 2000-2003

The Maxima is a spacious sporty mid-size four-door sedan with many attributes of a luxury vehicle. Nissan Maxima offers excellent V6 engine, roomy well-designed interior, standard ABS, and it has above-average reliability.

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Updated: Ford Taurus 2000-2006

Not very expensive, the 2000-2006 Taurus offers a very comfortable roomy interior and good handling. Although not completely trouble-free, this model is significantly improved, compared to the previous Taurus models.

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Ford Fusion 2006-2009

Based on the Mazda6 platform, the Fusion offers attractive styling, excellent handling, quiet comfortable ride and well-designed interior. The Fusion is available with a 4-cylinder or V6 engine.

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Mazda6 2003-2008

Mazda6 is a stylish, sporty-looking family car with excellent handling. The 2003-2008 Mazda6 was available as a sedan, hatchback or a wagon, with 4-cylinder engine or a V6. A used Mazda6 is not very expensive.

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Updated: Acura TL 2004-2008

The 2004-2008 Acura TL is a well-built sporty upscale sedan with sharp styling, solid handling and high-tech interior with luxury feel. On the downside, the TL requires premium gasoline and Acura parts aren't cheap. There are also few things to watch for.

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Updated: Volkswagen Passat 1998-2005

This premium German car is available as a sedan or wagon. The Passat offers excellent handling, very comfortable and quiet ride, classy interior and a number of engine choices. On the downside, the Passat is expensive to keep and reliability is questionable.

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Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2011

The 2008-2011 Malibu is a good-looking family sedan with clean smooth lines and refined interior with upscale feel. The Malibu handles very well on the road and has a surprisingly smooth and quiet ride.

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Toyota Camry 2007-2011

The 2007-2011 Camry is not too much different from the previous-generation, but it has all it takes to be one of the best in its class: spacious interior, smooth and quiet ride, good crash test scores and above average reliability.

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Subaru Legacy 2005-2009

2005-2009 Subaru Outback wagon is a tall, SUV-like 5-door vehicle with increased ground clearance and standard advanced all-wheel drive system. The Outback offers a well equipped upscale interior, good crash test scores and car-like handling with tight turning radius.

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Subaru Outback 2005-2009

2005-2009 Subaru Outback wagon is a tall, SUV-like 5-door vehicle with increased ground clearance and standard advanced all-wheel drive system. The Outback offers a well equipped upscale interior, good crash test scores and car-like handling with tight turning radius.

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