Best used cars on Reddit
206 reviews from r/CarTalkUK, r/whatcarshouldIbuy, r/bayarea and 13 more subreddits
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#1
Toyota
4.5
(54)
"Corolla, Camry, Civic, Accord. Can't go wrong with any of those."
"Toyota or Honda can't go wrong"
"Toyota corolla or Honda civic. Both run forever, work great and don't leave you stranded."
"You could never go wrong with a Toyota corolla. ANY year."
"Camry, fit, and the prius are **SIGNIFICANTLY** better cars than everything else you listed by like a very wide margin."
"Mechanic here. Buy a Corolla."
"Toyota is the best"
"Anything Toyota, they’re way more reliable than any Honda or shitty Skoda people wank and drool over on this sub."
"Anything Toyota, they’re way more reliable than any Honda or shitty Skoda people wank and drool over on this sub"
"Facebook marketplace! Toyota and Honda only."
#2
Honda
4.5
(42)
"I have the Honda CiviC Euro (2013) and have had it for 11 years. Still going strong."
"I would recommend a Honda Jazz 👐 or Honda fit 🏃♂️"
"Can't beat it."
"Great little cars."
"All the way"
"These are the deities of this subreddit."
"Honestly anything Honda"
"My husband sold his 280k miles 2005 honda accord for $3K. Great car, never had any problem."
"Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla/Yaris, Mazda 3. Those are the ubiquitous, typically recommended models."
"Hondas and Toyotas are safe cars that have all the important safety features."
#3
Mazda
4.5
(14)
"Mazda and Subaru."
"Mazda. All of them will cost more to maintain."
"Mazda 6 (most underrated car in the class and lower in maintenance costs)"
"Mazda verisa is very fuel efficient, I'm upgrading to a Toyota fielder hybrid at the moment but only for fuel reasons."
"I would go for Mazda. Pure driving pleasure."
"All the car you could ever need."
"2013 Mazda 3."
"I have a Mazda axela. It’s a really cheap car to run and maintain."
"I think again im gonna go for mps 3, bit old but very sure its faster than all the cars you listed"
"Mazda makes some great cars now."
#4
Lexus
4.6
(10)
"Lexus or Acura."
"Lexus and Acura."
"Old ls400."
"Lexus LS400/430, Lincoln Town Car, Lincoln Continental"
"Lexus LS400/430 for sure."
"Late 2000s early 2010 Lexus."
"Look to used Lexus cars. Gas or Hybrid."
"Any Lexus from 2007 and earlier."
#5
Ford
4.5
(10)
"Just keeps running and running."
"Smith Trucks in Half Moon Bay. The owner buys up government vehicles around the state and fixes them up."
"I got a used Crown Vic with 85k miles for like 3200$ which has given me practically no issues since I got it a few years ago"
"2007 onwards Ford Endeavour."
"If you’re looking to own something for a decade or two, get a full sized truck."
"Mondeo Mk5 ticks all those boxes, the right engine can be 20 quid or even free tax too"
"Are pretty reliable, quite spacious"
"Ford Taurus SHO, Mazda makes some great cars now."
"Maybe a mustang gt."
"Crown Victoria/ Grand Marquis. They last forever"
#6
Hyundai
3.9
(8)
"My 2006 Hyundi Getz is over 180,000kms and reliable."
"A really good competent car."
"I think the most options you will have on sale will be Creta. It’s a good practical car."
"Creta. The 1.6 CRDI+6 speed is now one of the 10 most reliable diesel engines."
"Grand i10."
"I have a 2013 hyundai elantra!"
#7
Skoda
4.0
(4)
"Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI and Seat Ibiza 1.2TSI FR are good options."
#8
Subaru
4.3
(3)
"Any subaru with NO CVT tranny."
"2013-2017 Subaru Outback"
"The Subaru is your best bet for reliability."
#9
Nissan
4.3
(3)
"Most economical by far is an EV."
"Nissan leaf"
"Jap import like a"
#10
Volkswagen
4.3
(3)
"Had no problems with it at all."
"A lot of car for the money."
"VW GTi."
#11
Honda Civic
4.0
(3)
"I would be looking at something like this: [Honda Civic]"
"I’ve got a 2003 Honda civic with a little over 100k miles that my sister is trying to sell for like $4500."
#12
Suzuki
4.0
(3)
"Grand Vitara smart hybrid Zeta AT if you can find one."
#13
Kia
3.7
(3)
"Kia's or Skoda's are a fairly good bet."
"Might be a good shout for you"
"Kia. Ignition adjusted.. One window may need to be repaired."
#14
Lincoln
5.0
(2)
"04+ Lincoln town car."
"I'd buy a Lincoln Town Car and cruise like a king."
#15
Honda/Toyota
5.0
(2)
"Camry / accord 2016 ish."
"Honda/Toyota. For a little fun Mazda."
#16
Tesla
5.0
(2)
"I second the model 3 option."
"Model 3."
#17
Alistair Buchan
5.0
(2)
"Fantastic customer service and really reasonable prices!"
"Is really good have bought 5 cars from him over the years great customer service"
#18
Renault
4.5
(2)
"They keep their value."
#19
Buick
4.5
(2)
"2000-2005 Buick LeSabre or Park Avenue."
"2000+ Buick LeSabre."
#20
AutoTrader
4.5
(2)
"I've had good experience using autotrader.com to shop for used cars."
"Autotrader is still your best bet."
#21
Mercedes
4.5
(2)
"Mercedes w123 300d, or mk4 Volkswagen TDI best cars ever made."
#22
Dodge
4.0
(2)
"Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro."
"Dodge charger GT or SXT another quick car with good gas mileage."
#23
Know Your Car
5.0
(1)
"Remember use the app "knowyourcar" they will show the cars previous history including MOTs and any current advisories."
#24
Gibbs Vehicle Sales
5.0
(1)
"Gibbs Vehicle sales in Dunfermline are great, really good guy."
#25
Autotempest
5.0
(1)
"Autotempest is the best site to go to, it searches multiple sites at once."
#26
Safebuy Mobile Inspection
5.0
(1)
"I recommend getting an inspection before purchase."
#27
CB Auto Sales
5.0
(1)
"They were great to deal with."
#28
SSR Cars
5.0
(1)
"Was really helpful when I had an issue around 6 months after buying it from them."
#29
Gibb Autos
5.0
(1)
"👍"
#30
BMW
5.0
(1)
"320d will go on forever."
#31
Chevrolet Sonic
4.0
(1)
"If you want a 2013 Chevy Sonic, one owner (me), 196k miles, manual transmission, in good shape without any mechanical issues, I’ll sell it to you for $4k."
#32
Hyundai Grand i10
4.0
(1)
"Hyundai grand i10"
#33
Suzuki Alto K10
4.0
(1)
"Alto K10 1st generation- u can get it around 2-2.5"
#34
North Road Garage
4.0
(1)
"Try [north road garage](https://www.northroadgarage.co.uk/). They're decent folk to deal with."
#35
Carvana
4.0
(1)
"If you're really strapped for cash but need a road worthy car that carvana has cars for 0 down."
#36
Buggy Bank
4.0
(1)
"Buggy Bank is a great place to buy; usually has above-average used stuff."
#37
Peter Curran Motors
4.0
(1)
"Would be a good shout"
#38
Craig Nairn Cars
4.0
(1)
#39
Saline Motors
4.0
(1)
"Or Simpson motors both in dunfermline"
#40
Opel Astra
4.0
(1)
"Cant go better than that"
#41
Nissan Leaf
4.0
(1)
"You can get a 2018 LEAF for under 7.5k if you are willing to go electric."
#42
Peugeot 208
4.0
(1)
#43
Nissan Qashqai
4.0
(1)
#44
Nissan Rogue
4.0
(1)
"I helped a friend get a 2010 Nissan Rogue with 130k miles for $3500 with broken AC last year."
#45
Pontiac Vibe
4.0
(1)
"Another friend a 2009 Pontiac Vibe (rebadged Toyota Matrix) with 200k miles for $1900."
#46
Car Wizard YouTube Video Series
4.0
(1)
"He has a video series where he goes over cars he would avoid and cars he would buy."
#47
Volvo
4.0
(1)
"Is a good option"
#48
Infiniti
4.0
(1)
"Infiniti Q50 3.7 with AWD, Ford Taurus SHO, Mazda makes some great cars now."
#49
Mini
4.0
(1)
"Stylish and good power"
#50
Carworld
2.0
(1)
"I'd avoid Carworld, theyre very shady about their low end cars."
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