{"id":385030,"date":"2010-03-03T15:05:54","date_gmt":"2010-03-03T20:05:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/green.yahoo.com\/blog\/daily_green_news\/294\/the-five-best-used-cars-under-10-000.html"},"modified":"2010-03-03T15:05:54","modified_gmt":"2010-03-03T20:05:54","slug":"the-five-best-used-cars-under-10000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.media\/index\/385030","title":{"rendered":"The five best used cars under $10,000"},"content":{"rendered":"

Consumer Reports<\/em>‘s latest car issue lists the most reliable fuel-efficient used cars<\/a> on the market. That reminds us that for fuel efficiency, for “sticker” price, and often for reliability, used cars are a better value than new cars, even the most fuel-efficient models<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Of course, as Consumer Reports<\/em> notes, even used cars can cost upwards of $20,000 — not exactly cheap, especially since you can get at least seven fuel-efficient 2010 cars for under $20,000<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at Consumer Reports<\/em>‘ top five fuel-efficient used cars under $10,000, along with the mileage you can expect (complete list<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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  1. 2000-01 Honda Insight (manual) — 51 mpg (pictured)<\/li>\n
  2. 2001-2004 Toyota Prius — 44 mpg (2004 only; otherwise 41 mpg)<\/li>\n
  3. 2000-05 Toyota Echo — 38 mpg<\/li>\n
  4. 2003-05 Honda Civic Hybrid — 36 mpg<\/li>\n
  5. 2007 Toyota Yaris Liftback (base, manual) — 34 mpg<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If you like to buy American or worry because of recent Toyota recalls<\/a>, then go for the 2000-02 Chevrolet Prizm, which at 32 mpg, is the only American car to make the list of under-$10,000, reliable, fuel-efficient used cars.<\/p>\n

    But buying a used car can be more challenging than buying new, for those who don’t consider themselves car buffs. It takes more research (try edmunds.com<\/a> to start). How do you know you’re getting a good value? And who can you turn to if something goes wrong? <\/p>\n

    That’s what makes the Consumer Reports<\/em> list invaluable.<\/p>\n

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