Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Ford get best used cars honors

Hyundai keeps reaping praise. Edmunds.com, the respected California-based automotive web site, has selected two Hyundai models on its list of the top-15 recommended used cars since 2004.

Hyundai, Ford, Honda and Toyota all had two models on the list, with the Hyundai Elantra selected as the best used sub-compact and the Hyundai Azera chosen as the best used large sedan.

“With used car prices still soaring, it’s important for consumers to have expert guidance to get the best value,” said Scott Oldham, editor in chief of Edmunds.com. “By taking into consideration a range of factors from consumer ratings to NHTSA crash safety tests, to True Cost to Own metrics, these cars are the most attractive options in the used car market.”

The list of the top-15 best used cars and trucks:

Best Compact Sedan (2004-2009) — Hyundai Elantra

Best Used Coupe (2004-2009) — BMW 3 Series

Best Midsize Sedan (2004-2009) — Nissan Altima

Best Large Sedan (2006-2009) — Hyundai Azera

Best Used Convertible (2004-2009) — Mazda Miata

Best Used Wagon (2004-2009) — Pontiac Vibe

Best Compact SUV (2004-2009) — Honda CR-V

Best Midsize SUV (2004-2009) — Ford Explorer

Best Large SUV (2004-2009) — Chevrolet Tahoe

Best Used Minivan — (2004-2009) — Honda Odyssey

Best Used Compact Truck (2004-2009) — Toyota Tacoma

Best Used Large Truck (2004-2009) — Ford F-150

Best Used Luxury Car (2004-2009) — Infiniti G35/G37

Best Used Hybrid (2004-2009) — Toyota Prius

Best Used Sports Compact Performance (2004-2009) — Subaru Impreza WRX

To read the full article, visit: Edmunds.com/Best Used Cars