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Best Used Honda Buyer's Guide
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Hondas are some of the most sought-after used cars, as they are prized for their reliability. It’s actually common to see a Honda log well over 100,000 miles of trouble-free driving. Only basic upkeep is needed to keep driving without the infamous maintenance nightmares of so many other makes and models. Many drivers also find more appeal in the styling of Honda cars, even over those of its biggest competitor, Toyota.
Which are the Best & Most Popular Used Hondas?
Which are the Best & Most Popular Used Hondas?
Honda Civic – Take your pick of the sedan, the coupe or even a hybrid. The Civic is the complete entry-level choice. With great fuel economy and solid Honda quality, it’s a perfect option for first-time buyers just as well as road warriors.
Accord - The Accord has run neck-and-neck with the Toyota Camry for overall best-seller, but the Accord came out on top with Kiplinger rankings with 4 nods over the past decade compared to the Camry’s two, winning it a top spot in the 10 Best Cars and Trucks from 2001 – 2010 and in 10 Cars that Refuse to Die.
2007 Sticker price: $27,830 (2011 EX V6)
Resale value (3 yrs./5 yrs.): 57%/39%
Horsepower: 271
MPG (city/highway): 20/30
Sticker price, 2001 model: $25,540
Horsepower for 2001: 200
MPG (city/highway) for 2001: 18/26 (revised)
The Accord offers a slightly sportier suspension and more weighted steering, and its reliability combined with outstanding resale value have won loyal customers everywhere. Even in 2007 you could choose from several models… from the modest LX, a four-cylinder with cloth seats and manual transmission ($22,730) to the near-luxury EX-L V6, with leather seats, navigation and rear-view camera ($32,380). Honda Accord EX-L was also named among the 10 Best Picks in Used Cars. Honda’s bestseller is renowned for its reliability. In the last year before its redesign, the Accord once again laid claim to its value status with top-notch safety, a controlled but comfortable ride, and a 3-liter V6 that puts out 244 horses.
Honda S2000 – Don’t underestimate this two-seater convertible; it offers about 240 horsepower from a 4-cylinder engine. The personality of the S2000, its excitable high performance, and its stunning looks and inexpensive price as a used car make it tough to beat for bargain-savvy sports car hunters.
Honda Odyssey – Possibly the most proficient minivan built in the last five years. A used
Honda Odyssey is the perfect family choice, for those both small and growing. It represents the peak of Honda’s designs, as even used Odysseys remain competitive with current model year vans. The 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring was also among the 10 Best Picks in Used Cars. Also on that list? The 2008 Honda Pilot EX…
Price when new: $30,380
Dealer used price: $23,747
Private party price: $22,026
Certified used price: $24,997
MPG (city/hwy): 16/22
With the spaciousness and utility of a truck-based SUV, the 2008 Honda Pilot is a crossover that didn’t sacrifice a sedan’s handling nor fuel economy, thanks to the unibody construction.
2007 Sticker price: $27,830 (2011 EX V6)Resale value (3 yrs./5 yrs.): 57%/39%
Horsepower: 271
MPG (city/highway): 20/30
Sticker price, 2001 model: $25,540
Horsepower for 2001: 200
MPG (city/highway) for 2001: 18/26 (revised)
The Accord offers a slightly sportier suspension and more weighted steering, and its reliability combined with outstanding resale value have won loyal customers everywhere. Even in 2007 you could choose from several models… from the modest LX, a four-cylinder with cloth seats and manual transmission ($22,730) to the near-luxury EX-L V6, with leather seats, navigation and rear-view camera ($32,380). Honda Accord EX-L was also named among the 10 Best Picks in Used Cars. Honda’s bestseller is renowned for its reliability. In the last year before its redesign, the Accord once again laid claim to its value status with top-notch safety, a controlled but comfortable ride, and a 3-liter V6 that puts out 244 horses.
Honda S2000 – Don’t underestimate this two-seater convertible; it offers about 240 horsepower from a 4-cylinder engine. The personality of the S2000, its excitable high performance, and its stunning looks and inexpensive price as a used car make it tough to beat for bargain-savvy sports car hunters.
Honda Odyssey – Possibly the most proficient minivan built in the last five years. A used
Honda Odyssey is the perfect family choice, for those both small and growing. It represents the peak of Honda’s designs, as even used Odysseys remain competitive with current model year vans. The 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring was also among the 10 Best Picks in Used Cars. Also on that list? The 2008 Honda Pilot EX…
Price when new: $30,380Dealer used price: $23,747
Private party price: $22,026
Certified used price: $24,997
MPG (city/hwy): 16/22
With the spaciousness and utility of a truck-based SUV, the 2008 Honda Pilot is a crossover that didn’t sacrifice a sedan’s handling nor fuel economy, thanks to the unibody construction.
From Cleveland to Willoughby Hills, you won't find a better value than at Rick Case. There's no greater reassurance than buying a certified used Honda from Rick Case Honda in Euclid, OH, where you're guaranteed that each vehicle has surpassed a 150-point inspection, a free CARFAX report, Honda's "2009 Best Resale Value Award" from Kelley Blue Book and one of the best used warranties in the industry so you can drive off the lot feeling confident about your purchase. These warranties cover:
- Major engine and transmission components, except for standard maintenance items, body glass and interior.
- The repair or replacement of any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. With a $0 deductible.
- Powertrain coverage for 7 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the vehicle's original in-service date.
- Non-Powertrain coverage for 12 months/12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original warranty expiration date, or if the original warranty has expired, from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.
- Major engine and transmission components, except for standard maintenance items, body glass and interior.
- The repair or replacement of any covered part that is defective in material or workmanship under normal use. With a $0 deductible.
- Powertrain coverage for 7 years/100,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the vehicle's original in-service date.
- Non-Powertrain coverage for 12 months/12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the original warranty expiration date, or if the original warranty has expired, from the Honda Certified Used Cars purchase date.
Getting a car loan or other credit services, even bad credit financing, is easy with our online finance application and loan calculator. Being a part of the Rick Case family is a value all its own with the Rick Case Rewards Program, which earns points every time you drive in that can be used toward future purchases, services and exclusive discounts.
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