Consumer Reports: Some Used Cars Have Fewer Problems Than New Models

Consumer Reports found eleven 2008 models had about the same or even fewer problems than similar 2010 models in the same class.

Consumer Reports has put together a list of 'the best of the best' - to guide consumers of the 2001 to 2010 models that scored well in road tests when new and have been consistently reliable. Here is the list here:

Best Used Small Car:  Honda Fit

Best Used Family Car:  Toyota Prius

Best Used Upscale Car: Lexus ES

Best Used Luxury Car: Acura RL

Best Used Sport & Sporty Car: Mazda MX-5 Miata

Best Used Minivan: Toyota Sienna

Best Used Small SUV: Honda CR-V

Best Used Midsized & Large SUV: Toyota Highlander

Best Used Pickup Truck: Honda Ridgeline

If you'd like to read the full article along with all of the findings from Consumer Reports, then please click here.