There’s no getting around the fact that new cars depreciate very quickly. Fortunately, you can still get a great used car that’s reliable, practical and safe.
The folks at Consumer Reports have a handy list that gets updated each year with the best deals in used cars. Their list provides the best bets in each class and price structure, so let’s break it down with some additional analysis from TrueDelta.com, which uses real owner reports of reliability, repairs and costs.
Corolla didn't make the cut, although: "Cross referencing the data with TrueDelta, and it seems like Vibe owners report fewer repairs and are generally impressed with the reliability of the vehicle."