Lexus and Toyota Lead Consumer Reports' First Used Car Reliability Rankings
Consumer Reports' new study highlights reliable used car brands and top picks under $20,000, reflecting a growing market preference for pre-owned vehicles.
- Lexus, Toyota, and Mazda are the top three brands for used car reliability.
- The 2020 Buick Envision and 2017 Chevrolet Cruze are among the best used cars under $20,000.
- 40% of car shoppers are focused solely on the used car market due to high new car prices.
- The study is based on reliability data from 2014 to 2019 model years, covering 150,000 vehicles.
- Consumer Reports emphasizes checking individual model year reliability to avoid costly mistakes.
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