The Best Used Cars For Under $15K? - Who Would You Add To This List?

Buying a used car can be a great way to save money. The trick is to find a not only a good deal, but a good car—one that will be safe, reliable, and enjoyable for years. Our picks for the best used cars can help steer you in the right direction.

Consider this a quick cheat sheet, highlighting some standout models. For a deeper look at your options, tour the used-car section of ConsumerReports.org, where you'll find reliability data, road tests, pricing, and much more. That said, we've selected these models as great choices.

Each performed well in our testing when new and had above-average reliability for the model years shown, based on our Annual Auto Survey. All of the models came standard with electronic stability control (ESC), a proven lifesaver, during the years indicated.
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valhallakey - 3/25/2013 6:12:50 PM

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For fun...2007-2010 VW GTI, 2001-2003 BMW M3, 2001-2007 Honda S2000

bmwcs - 3/26/2013 7:55:28 AM

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You can actually get certified pre owned Volvo S80's for around $20k.. IV seen a few with around 30 to 40k miles for that price. Considering new they are around $40, and same size as an 5 series/ E class it's a good deal.

RodolfoElsworth - 7/12/2014 7:43:31 AM

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I think 2006 Volkswagen Jetta would be a great used car too. I’m driving it and it’s running smoothly since I bought it. The most important thing is if you take care of your car nicely with its maintenance, it would last for a long period of time. I’ve learned all the car maintenance tips from http://www.iautobodyparts.com/guide_and_tips.html and now I’m maintaining my car on own. So if I can why can’t you!