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When buying a used car one of the most important factors that consumers consider is reliability. You sure don't want to spend your hard earned money on something that will break down and need costly repairs. If you're in the market for a used vehicle, here is a list of the best reliable used cars you can buy.

This list is taken from Consumer Reports which rates cars on multiple years of reliability from 1999 to 2008. This data is taken from the Annual Auto Survey on more than 1.4 million new and used vehicles in which owners reported on serious problems with vehicles in the previous year. According to the survey results, here are the best ones to look for.

Small Cars

#1 Honda Civic - This car is both reliable and economical to drive. The redesign in 2001 saw its popularity grow even larger and in 2003 the hybrid model was introduced. The redesign in 2006 included standard anti lock brakes, curtain air bags and owners report that the ride is even better than before.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Echo
• Scion xB
• Toyota Corolla
• Toyota Matrix
• Pontiac Vibe
• Mazda3
• Mazda Protege
• Subaru Impreza

Family Cars

#1 Honda Accord - This car has been a top choice for years. The redesign in 2003 made this car more agile and even quieter plus standard anti lock brakes were added.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Prius
• Ford Fusion
• Mercury Milan
• Toyota Camry (except '08 V6)
• Subaru Outback (6 cyl.)
• Nissan Altima

Upscale Cars

#1 Lexus ES - This quiet and comfortable car has tested reliable for many years. In 2004 a stronger more fuel efficient engine was added.

Next Best Choices

• Lexus IS
• Toyota Avalon
• Acura TSX
• Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr (FWD)
• Infiniti G20
• Acura TL
• Infiniti I30, I35
• Infiniti G35 (Sedan)
• Volvo S60
• Buick Lucerne (V8)
• Nissan Maxima

Luxury Cars

#1 Infiniti M35 - This car has been on the list of reliable vehicles since 2003. The redesign in 2006 added more comfort to this well built car.

Next Best Choices

• Lexus LS
• Lexus GS (6 cyl., RWD)
• Acura RL

Sports and Sporty Cars

#1 Mazda Miata - This car gets points for reliability, easy handling, good performance and affordability.

Next Best Choices

• Lexus SC
• Honda S2000
• Toyota Camry Solara
• Acura RSX
• Toyota Celica
• Scion tC
• BMW Z3, Z4
• Acura Integra
• Porsche Boxster
• BMW M3
• Subaru Impreza WRX/STi
• Ford Mustang (V6)
• Nissan 350Z

Minivans

#1 - Toyota Sienna - The 2003 redesign gave this reliable vehicle more power and more room, and is also available with AWD.

Next Best Choice

• Honda Odyssey

Small SUVs
- Toyota RAV4 - This vehicle has been reliable since it was first introduced in 1996. The 2001 redesign brought more power plus more room inside and in 2006 an available third row was added.

Next Best Choices

• Honda CR-V
• Subaru Forester
• Mitsubishi Outlander

Midsized and Large SUVs

#1 - Honda Pilot - Since first introduced in 2003 this vehicle has had excellent crash test results and reliability. There is plenty of room in this fuel efficient vehicle and it also has flexible seating for eight.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Highlander
• Lexus RX
• Toyota Land Cruiser
• Toyota 4Runner
• Infiniti FX35
• Acura MDX
• Infiniti QX4
• Lexus GX
• Hyundai Santa Fe
• Subaru Tribeca
• Nissan Xterra ('05-'08)
• Toyota Sequoia

Pickup Trucks

#1 - Honda Ridgeline - This vehicle delivers all you need in a truck but handles and rides like a sedan. It has an in-bed, weather-tight lockable trunk and a smooth V6 engine.

Next Best Choices

• Toyota Tacoma ('05-'08)
• Toyota Tundra
• Subaru Baja
• Nissan Frontier ('05-'08)

As you can see from the results, Toyota and Honda come out way ahead of the pack for reliable used cars. If you are in the market for a used vehicle, this list will point you in the right direction for reliability.

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Accessible Auto Luxury Teases the Gen Y

It is not the doling of discounts or offering red tag sales that draws the young generation of drivers to make a purchase; it is the delivery of accessible auto luxury that creates the magic. The traditionally conservative auto industry, which is eventually becoming more daring in its attempts to lure the generation Y, is offering more luxuries to boost comfort and ergonomics as well as improve the driving experience of aficionados.

Lincoln, for one has enhanced its hallmarks by offering elegant design and comfort to a new generation of youthful customers. Earlier, it has unveiled its teaser version of the future midsize, five-passenger 2007 Lincoln MKZ, which was first shown at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2006 with Ford's new upgraded 263 hp (196 kW) Duratec 35 3.5 L V6 engine and all-wheel drive. The vehicle is an upgraded version of Zephyr. Some of the prominent modifications made to the new car include a new grille. Said feature is likened to the Volvo grille that flaunts 7 "teeth" on either side of the central emblem. The car is also given a chrome trim on the beltline, 17-inch alloy wheels and prominent outside mirrors.

The new midsize luxury sedan from Lincoln received a power upgrade, AWD and a fresh façade. These new features have significantly contributed to the increase of customer demand especially in connection with the young market.

"Customer demand for Lincoln’s mid-size luxury sedan has exceeded our expectations," said Al Giombetti, president of Ford, Lincoln Mercury Marketing and Sales. "We have taken a brand-new, well-received car and significantly improved it to draw a new generation of customers to the Lincoln brand." It can be recalled that Lincoln Zephyr has become an instant success. "Judging by reaction in the showroom, customers are clearly ready for an American entry-level luxury sedan," added Giombetti.

The all-new Lincoln MKZ comes with a powerful new V6 engine mated to a premium 6-speed transmission to produce 250 horsepower and 240 pounds-foot of torque. The result is a smooth, confident, powerful and comfortable ride. "Our new 3.5-liter V-6 coupled with an advanced 6-speed automatic provides an innovative solution for better fuel efficiency, more refinement, more power and clean emissions, without any sacrifices," said Barb Samardzich, Ford vice president of Powertrain Operations.

The Lincoln MKZ also radiates classic, understated elegance that incorporates flowing lines and curves. In addition, it flaunts the refined version of Ford’s waterfall grille. When it comes to luxury, the new version of the car is equipped with a mixture of modern and classic offerings. It uses genuine materials like real wood, satin nickel, high-quality leather, and chromed trim. To complement the classy interior, white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are used.

"The figured maple gives the interior a fresh and exciting look," added Peter Horbury who holds the position as the executive director of North American Design. "The dark ebony is classic elegance for a traditional sense of luxury. The satin nickel, with its lightly raised ribbing, is technical and modern. We were able to establish three completely different ambient settings through use of these materials."

Lincoln engineers also boosted comfort by providing more than three feet of rear-passenger legroom. The spacious feel is expected to make every occupant enjoy the ride.

"Lincoln is renowned for being a design leader, and nowhere is this more apparent than in our interiors," said Marek Reichman, director of Interior Design Strategy. "The design philosophies explored in our teaser or concept vehicles are already making their way into Lincoln production vehicles. With the new Lincoln Zephyr, they will find their fullest expression in an automobile."

Aside from offering comfort and luxury, automakers are also concentrating on promoting clean environment. “Thirty percent of Volvo’s car buyers associate Volvo with the expression pollution prevention”. It is this foundation on which we will continue to build. Our aim is to be ranked as one of the absolute leaders in the premium segment when it comes to environmentally sound mobility”, said Hans-Olov Olsson, President and CEO of the Volvo Car Corporation.

“In order to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, Volvo Cars believes that in the short term, biogas, a renewable fuel produced from organic material, provides many environmental benefits”, said Anders Kärrberg, Environmental Director at Volvo Car Corporation. “Volvo Cars sees a future where several solutions are possible. We are researching bio-fuels and hybrids as alternatives.”

Lincoln, Ford, Volvo as well as other automakers are all absorbed in making remarkable, elegant, functional and safe vehicles to make it good in the growing competition and for them to be more appealing to diverse auto market.

About the Author

Glady Reign is a 32 year old is a consultant for an automotive firm based in Detroit, Mi. She is a native of the motor city and grew up around cars hence her expertise in the automotive field.

The new Lincoln model, MKZ; what does the MKZ stand for?

2007 version of the lincoln zephyr slightly modified

This is just the new naming convention that Lincoln has chosen to use. The MK is generally pronounced "Mark."

Just like the MKZ (Mark Z) was formerly known as the Zephyr, the new MKX (Mark X) was formerly the Aviator. It's possible that the Z in MKZ refers to the Zephyr, and the X in MKX refers to the fact that the Aviator is a crossover SUV.

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A friend asked advice on buying a new luxury car. That is one judgment I refuse to touch. There are too many excellent choices, and I would not want to be accused of discrimination or favoritism. For fun, I suggested she look into an MKZ, or a ZDX or a CTS or, try a CLS. Naturally, this luxury car prospect had no idea what brands I was suggesting.

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