Edmunds.com announces used car best bets for 2010

(June 27, 2010) Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has announced the Used Car Best Bets for 2010.

The annual Used Car Best Bets are chosen based on reliability, safety, value, and availability. This year all cars and trucks from the 2003 to 2008 model years are eligible.

"In general, we recommend used car shoppers choose a vehicle between two and three years old, if financially possible, and no older than seven years." stated Edmunds.com Editor John DiPietro. "A focused search should yield a good car with minimal wear and tear."

The Used Car Best Bets for 2010 are:

Compact Sedan 2003-2008 Hyundai Elantra
Midsize Sedan 2003-2008 Toyota Camry
Large Sedan 2006-2008 Hyundai Azera
Coupe 2003-2008 BMW 3 Series
Convertible 2003-2008 Mazda Miata
Wagon 2003-2008 Pontiac Vibe
Compact SUV/Crossover 2003-2008 Honda CR-V
Midsize SUV/Crossover 2004-2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor
Large SUV/Crossover 2003-2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
Minivan/Van 2003-2008 Honda Odyssey
Compact Truck 2003-2008 Toyota Tacoma
Large Truck 2003-2008 Ford F-150
Luxury 2003-2008 Infiniti G35
Hybrid 2004-2008 Toyota Prius