The cars you should only buy used (not new!)

Buying a used car is sometimes a much smarter deal than buying a new one. There are a number of models that lose their value quickly, but can serve reliably for many years to come.

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Good sense

Mark Beneke of Westland Auto Sales, the US-based company, says that a Toyota Camry, for example, depreciates rapidly in the first five years, but after that period, the cars retain their value very well. This means that an owner can drive a Camry for many years and still resell it for a decent price.

Mazda cars also depreciate rapidly. "This is great for those who are interested in getting a vehicle they can depend on for a long time at a very affordable price tag," Beneke noted.

John Lin, an auto mechanic and owner of JB Motor Works in Philadelphia, recommends looking at a 2018 Honda Civic with about 37,000 miles, which will cost much less than a new model. "The Honda Civic is an economical, reliable and practical car," he emphasized.

TOP-9 used cars

• Toyota Camry. New starts at USD 28,700, and choosing a 6-year-old Camry can save you 40%.
• Hyundai Elantra. New starts at USD 22,125, and you can save over 50% on a 6-year-old Elantra.
• Mazda 3. New starts at USD 23,950, and a 2018 model will cost half that.
• Toyota Tacoma. New starts at USD 31,590, and used starts at USD 22,500. Thanks to their durability, used Tacomas hold their value while offering significant savings over buying new. Even a 2001 model is now more expensive than many 2010 models from other manufacturers.
• Chevrolet Silverado 1500. With a new starting price of USD 37,000, the 2018 model can be purchased for between USD 19,996 and USD 33,991. A model that is 5 to 10 years old will last a very long time.
• Honda Accord. Starting at USD 28,295 new, a 6-year-old Accord costs 40% less.
• Honda Civic. The new base price of the car is USD 24,250, and the 2018 model starts at USD 14,415.
• Toyota RAV4. A 2018 model with 50,000 miles sells for about 25% less than a 2025 model. The starting price of a new car is USD 29,250.
• Subaru Outback. The 2018 model sells for 25% less than the new price, which starts at USD 29,010.

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