Top used-car reviews

In good economic times or bad, buying a used vehicle can make financial sense. Each week, Wheels writer Mark Toljagic reviews a second-hand vehicle, pointing out its strengths and its weaknesses — and what you can expect to pay.

Here are his reviews of some of the most popular vehicles in the used car market:

Small cars:
Honda Civic 2006-08
Hyundai Accent
Ford Focus
Mazda3
Pontiac Vibe
Toyota Corolla
Subaru Impreza
Hyundai Elantra
Five fuel-sippers for under $5,000

Midsize cars:
Toyota Camry
Mitsubishi Galant
Nissan Altima
Mazda6

Large cars:
Chevrolet Impala
Chrysler 300
Toyota Avalon
Cadillac CTS

Minivan:
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Caravan (2005)

SUV:
Ford Escape/Mazda Tribute
Toyota RAV4
Infiniti FX
BMW X3

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